spiegel.de meldet:
Ein kleines Bollwerk gegen das Korallensterben: Vor Bali wächst und gedeiht das größte künstliche Riff der Welt - inzwischen eine beliebte Unterwasserattraktion.
Quelle: http://www.spiegel.de/reise/fernweh/0,1518,805972,00.html

beatmag.com meldet:
The Indonesian post office has set up an official mail drop box underneath the ocean in the popular dive resort of Amed, Karangasem. The fully functional mailbox is the second one in the world, the first being placed in Australian waters. The post box has a flat rate of Rp 10,000 for a letter that can be shipped anywhere in the world. Special waterproof envelopes and stamps are made available in order to send your underwater package...
Quelle: http://beatmag.com/daily/latest-news/underwater-post-box-in-amed.html

thebalitimes.com meldet:
Scientists have found eight new fish and one new coral species in waters off Bali. US-based Conservation International said the new species include eels and damsels, the colourful little fish that dart among coral branches and help give reefs their dazzling appearance while playing a key role in reef ecology...
Quelle: http://www.thebalitimes.com/2011/05/13/new-fish-and-coral-species-discov...

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thejakartaglobe.com meldet:
Bali’s local government and an environmental group on Friday launched a handbook to raise awareness of biodiversity conservation efforts in the Nusa Penida marine park.
Quelle: http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/home/new-bali-reef-handbook-highlights-bi...

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straitstimes.com meldet:
NUSA PENIDA (Indonesia) - INDONESIA on Sunday declared the coral-rich waters around Bali - a popular scuba diving spot which is home to the giant Mola-Mola ocean sunfish - a protected zone. The 20,000-hectare area around Nusa Penida, Nusa Ceningan and Nusa Lembongan islands will be protected from destructive fishing, waste dumping and coral mining, project leader Marthen Welly told AFP.
Quelle: http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/SEAsia/Story/STIStory_605772.html

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