Asia & Ayau Islands MPA
99,339 hectares
Area I Marine Conservation Area Ayau-Asia Island is located at the end north of Raja Ampat with covers an area of 100,008.99 hectares, and is one of cluster Island front From Indonesia.
Area I Waters Ayau-Asia Island consists from cluster reef vast coral reefs and atolls , which lie between surrounding islands.
Ayau-Asia Island is known as a grouper spawning site the largest in Eastern Indonesia, which provides supply large grouper fish and eggs to waters of Maluku, Halmahera, and some large Span area Sea Head Birds (BLKB).
Results of research conducted in the Aquatic Area I Conservation Area Ayau-Asia Island concluded that Abor area in Ayau Big is one of location multi-species spawning from grouper fish Saiseng ( Plectropomus aereolatus ) and grouper tiger ( Epinephelus fuscoguttatus ) which was very productive and still is active until moment this ( Wilson et al, 2010; Huffard et al, 2012; EBM Phase II Report, 2010 ).
By general, Islands Ayau-Asia is a habitat and place aggregation for valuable fish economical important such as napoleon, tuna, skipjack, mackerel and pelagic fish important other like bubara, cob and bloated or selar.
New fish species found in the Aquatic Area I Conservation Area Island Ayau-Asia in 2015, and was given Name Cirrhilabrus marinda as appreciation to Regent Markus Wanma and Deputy Regent India Arfan is together known as ‘Marinda’
Area I Marine Conservation Area Ayau -Asia Island also has beach laying for turtle green ( Chelonia mydas ) nor turtle star fruit ( Dermochelys coriacea ). Besides turtles, in the waters Ayau - Asia can also do it found type Dolphins nose bottlenose ( Tursiops truncatus ), dolphin spinner ( Stella longirostris ), and sperm whale ( Khazalie et al, 2011).
Area I Marine Conservation Area Ayau-Asia Island is located within the encompassing region two district, that is District Ayau and District Island Ayau, the one in it there is nine village with the total population more of 2,000 residents. By historical, population communities in the Water Area I Conservation Area Island Ayau-Asia is descendants from Biak Tribe, and Sub- tribes Wardo and Usba.
Livelihood part big society in Ayau-Asia depends on results sea, esp grouper. Considering the Islands region Ayau-Asia is location spawning grouper, along 1990s ships from Hong Kong will do journey to here For buy grouper life from public. However practice this, at the same time with use bombs and cyanide, respectively slowly forbidden along with start developed Ayau-Asia as area conservation waters in 2007.
Apart from fish, there are type worm the sea is just can found in the waters of the Water Area I Conservation Area Island Ayau-Asia, which appears at times certain.
Worm This known with Name local “Insonem” and regular For consumed as food, or for sale as source eye livelihood alternative.
During a number of generations of people living in the Aquatic Area I Conservation Area Ayau -Asia Island practices system sasi traditional For protect and manage source Power natural biological marine they in a way sustainable, with two system the usual sasi practiced: sasi managed by the tribe, and sasi managed by the church.
The table below provides an overview of some of the activities that commonly occur within Marine Conservation Areas (MPA).
For a detailed explanation of all activities regulated in the Zoning Regulations, please see Table 14, pages 48-51 of the document. Raja Ampat Islands Marine Conservation Area Management and Zoning Plan 2019-2038.
| Description of Marine Conservation Area Zoning in Raja Ampat | Scuba Diving | Snorkeling | Kayak | Jet Ski | Fishing | Releasing Anchor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Core Zone A conservation zone designated for its high ecological value, and only accessible through a strict permitting process for very limited purposes (e.g. for research or education purposes). | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Food Security and Tourism Sub-zone Also known as the “No Take Zone”. All fishing activities are prohibited within this Sub-zone. Sustainable tourism activities can be conducted within this Sub-zone. | YES | YES | YES | No* | No | No** |
Sasi Sub-zone and Traditional Utilization Sub-zones specifically designated for utilization activities for local communities, such as sustainable fishing activities and community cultural practices. Sustainable tourism activities are also permitted in the Sasi and Traditional Utilization Sub-zones. | TES | YES | YES | No* | YES*** | No** |
Sustainable Aquaculture and Fisheries Sub-zone In this Sub-zone, only fish farming and limited-scale commercial fishing activities are allowed. This Sub-zone also allows sustainable tourism activities. | YES | YES | YES | No* | No | No** |
* Jet skis and/or other motorized water sports vehicles are prohibited in the Marine Conservation Area. In general, anchoring is not permitted in the Marine Conservation Area (KKP) in Raja Ampat. Whenever possible, take advantage of moorings.
** If dropping anchor is an unavoidable necessity, then do so responsibly and in accordance with all relevant regulations and codes of conduct.
*** Fishing is only permitted for local people. Tourists are only permitted to fish with permission from the Traditional Chief, and under the supervision of the local community.