Mayalibit Bay MPA
49.451 hectares
Bay Area II Conservation Area Mayalibit own area of 49,786.82 hectares and almost share Island Waigeo become two part. Bay Mayalibit own forest Extensive mangrove and seagrass habitat, with spread seagrass 70 m long from edge forest mangrove until to beach.
Bay Area II Conservation Area Mayalibit own area of 49,786.82 hectares and almost share Island Waigeo become two part. Bay Mayalibit own forest Extensive mangrove and seagrass habitat, with spread seagrass 70 m long from edge forest mangrove until to beach.
Commodity major in the Gulf Mayalibit is mackerel ( Rastrelliger sp.) and shrimp dry . Almost all the mackerel consumed in Raja Ampat comes from from Bay Mayalibit , and results studies confirm that the surrounding water area mouth bay is place laying eggs is important for species This
For strengthen management source Power fisheries in the Gulf Mayalibit, a community assisted by the Service Agency Regional General Regional Technical Implementation Unit (BLUD UPTD) Management of Conservation Areas (KK) in Waterways Raja Ampat Islands and organizations non-profit such as Conservation International (CI) Indonesia and RARE developing Customary Fisheries Area (KPA) initiative.
By simple, KPA is agreed initiative rights utilization source Power fisheries in the Gulf Mayalibit based on customary territory from each village or hamlet. In practice, management and supervision from KPA is not quite enough answer from each village and hamlet assisted by BLUD UPTD for Water Cooperative Management Raja Ampat Islands.
Bay Mayalibit trusted as area origin Maya, tribe original from Raja Ampat, which is still inhabit settlements start from the villages of Yensner, Mumes, Warsambin, Lopintol, Kalitoko, Warimak, Waifoi, Go, Kabilol, Beo, Arway, and Wegalas Hamlet.
By administrative, Gulf Mayalibit shared become two, viz District Bay Mayalibit which is inhabited by 1,340 people and Tiplol Mayalibit is inhabited by 1,210 people (Central Statistics Agency Raja Ampat Regency, 2023).
Bay Mayalabit is area conservation waters first agreed upon in Raja Ampat. On November 15, 2006, society Bay Mayalibit do declaration custom in the village Waifoi, and handed over mandate management to Raja Ampat government for managed in a way sustainable.
Declaration custom in 2006 Then followed by a declaration at the level district by the regent of Raja Ampat at the time that, Drs. Marcus Wanma., M.Si., who supported formation area conservation with area of 53,100 hectares in the Bay Mayalibit, together with five regions others, viz Island Misool, Islands Kofiau -Boo, Dampier Strait, Wayag (now named Asylum Natural Waters Waigeo West), as well as Island Ayau -Asia.
Declaration at level regency quick followed up with letter decision regent in 2007, ago strengthened through regulation area in 2008, before finally the legal status of the KKP in Raja Ampat was determined in a way national through decision of the Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries.
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. | YES | 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.