Komodo
National Park is located in the center of the Indonesian archipelago, between
the islands of Sumbawa and Flores. Established in 1980, initially the main purpose of the Park was to conserve the unique Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis) and its habitat. However, over the years, the goals for the Park have expanded to protecting its entire biodiversity, both terrestrial and marine. In 1986, the Park was declared a World Heritage Site and a Man and Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO.
Komodo National Park includes three major islands: Komodo, Rinca and Padar. As well as being home to the Komodo dragon, the Park provides refuge for many other notable terrestrial species such as the orange-footed scrub fowl, an endemic rat, and the Timor deer. Moreover, the Park includes one of the richest marine environments including coral reefs, mangroves, seagrass beds, seamounts, and semi-enclosed bays. These habitats harbor more than 1,000 species of fish, some 260 species of reef-building coral, and 70 species of sponges. Dugong, sharks, manta rays, at least 14 species of whales, dolphins, and sea turtles also make Komodo National Park their home.
The beauty of Komodo Island is really quite fascinating for anyone who saw
it, beaches, grasslands,sea and underwater are all very beautiful.
Science Fair 2019: Invitation Letter for Parents 3 Senior High School Belitung Street 27th May 2019 Dear Parents, Our school’s annual science fair is being held on Thursday, June 02, 2019. You are cordially invited to the Fair to see the science projects that our students have been working on. The purpose of conducting a science fair is to promote true scientific spirit. Hands-on scientific investigation is the main focus of our fair. Our middle school students will present their science projects on that day. The projects are graded by the secondary teachers and various awards will be given. The fair is open for parents from 11 AM to 15 PM in the GYM. Please contact to Susanne 0334 -1234890 if you need further information. Kindly visit the fair and encourage our young scientists! Sincerely, Tessy Johnson Head of the Department of Science
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