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The Banda Sea is home to some of the deepest oceanic basins and most pristine coral reef ecosystems in Indonesia. Situated at the center of the Coral Triangle, this marine sanctuary is a nursery for hammerhead sharks, sea turtles, and hundreds of species of reef fish, supporting both local food security and marine biodiversity.

Rising sea temperatures and ocean acidification threaten the rich coral reefs and fisheries of the Maluku archipelago. Sali Ujung Kulon is working with local coastal communities to establish Locally Managed Marine Areas (LMMAs), combining traditional zoning with scientific monitoring.