Factsheet

Indonesia is at the center of the world’s marine biodiversity, with 76% of the world’s coral reef species and 37% of the world’s coral reef fish species. This biodiversity is critical to support the healthy functioning of Indonesia’s marine ecosystems, so they are resilient to adapt to ecological changes from climate or human impacts.

Indonesia, (particularly North Maluku Province) is the center of the world marine biodiversity with 76% of global coral species, 37% of global coral fish species. 69 % of the province total area (145,819.1km²) is composed of territorial waters with 3, 104 km coastline.

The USAID SEA Project promotes Ecosystem-Based Approach to Management (EBM) of fisheries and marine resources that presents a unique opportunity for the development of an innovative inclusive economic and investment model. USAID SEA project partner, Marine Change is leading the development of an economic model that will serve as the cornerstone tool to support the...