Total Area
57,875.75 Hectares
Year of Establishment
Year 2009
District/Capital
South Waigeo and West Waigeo/Saonek Village, Saonek Island, and Waisilip Village, Waigeo Island
The official name of this MPA is Raja Ampat Islands Marine Park, and it is managed under the Raja Ampat Work Unit of the Kupang National MPAs Office.
The relatively 'secluded' location, comparing to other areas in Raja Ampat, is one of the reasons why the communities' livelihoods in this MPA were rather 'traditional' as seasonal fishermen and farmer, and hunter in the forests surrounding their villages.
Tourism activities in this area have increased in the past couple of years due to its secluded location, the communities' traditional lifestyles, its relatively intact coral reef ecosystem, and several known manta ray aggregation sites.
Zoning Area
- Core Zone629.42 Hectares
- Limited Utilisation Zone57,246.33 Hectares
Indigenous Community
Members of the community in Raja Ampat Islands Marine Park are of the Betew Tribe.
Area Map
Click the map below to view the detailed zoning divisions within Raja Ampat Islands MPA.
Zoning and Activities Guideline
This MPA is managed through a zoning system to maintain ecosystem balance.
| Zone Description | Diving | Snorkeling | Fishing | Anchoring |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Core Zone Part of the Raja Ampat MPAs with specific location, condition, and potential as spawning, feeding grounds, as well as fish migration lanes. | ||||
Limited Use Zone Part of the Raja Ampat MPAs with specific locations, conditions, and potential prioritise sustainable tourism, utilisation of other environmental services, as well as research and education. | ||||
Other Zone Part of the area managed under the official zoning outside the core and limited use zones. | Subject to Rules |
• The use of Jet Skis or other motorized water vehicles is prohibited.
• Use mooring buoys. Anchoring is allowed only when necessary and must follow the Code of Conduct.
• Tourists may only fish with the explicit permission of the Traditional Head (Kepala Adat).