Karimunjawa National Park, also Crimon Java National Park, is a national marine park designated in the Karimun Java archipelago, Jepara Regency, Central Java, Indonesia. It lies 80 km north west of Jepara, Central Java in the Java Sea. The national park was formally declared as Marine Protection Area in 2001.
Ecosystem The seagrasses and seaweeds Seagrass found in the region include Chlorophyta (Coulerpa and Halimeda), Phaeophyta (Padina, Sargassum and Turbinaria) and Rhodophyta (Eucheuma, Gracilaria, Gelidium, Hypnea and Acanthopora).
The forests Several species of turtles lay their eggs on the islands, e.g. hawksbill turtle and green turtle.
Conservation Karimunjawa Marine National Park is one of the six marine national parks in Indonesia. Tourism There is a regular ferry and fast boat between Jepara to Karimunjawa island.
There are many hotels, hostels, homestays, and guestshouses in Karimunjawa. There is one Boutique resort close to the village and a luxury resort on its own island.
See also List of national parks of Indonesia Geography of Indonesia
References
External links
ASEAN Regional Centre for Biodiversity Conservation: Karimunjawa Marine National Park Profile Ministry of Forestry: Karimunjawa National Park