History of Komodo Island

In 1901 the Dutch named the island on the south side of East Nusa Tenggara is the nickname of Komodo Island. This story begins with Lieutenant Steyn va Hens Broek who tries to prove statements about the presence of Dutch troops animal resembling a dragon monster on the island. Steyn then killed one of the dragons and bring documentation to the Museum and Botanical Garden in Bogor to be investigated.

Komodo National Park is a national park in Indonesia located near the Lesser Sunda Islands in the border region between the province of East Nusa Tenggara and West Nusa Tenggara. Park includes three major islands of Komodo, Rinca, and Padar, as well as a number of other smaller islands and a total area of ​​1,817 km ² (603 km ² land). This national park was established in 1980 to protect the Komodo dragons. Then this national park dedicated to protecting other species, including marine species. The islands in the national park comes from volcanic activity. Approximately 4,000 people live within the park. In 1991 the national park is named after UNESCO, World Heritage Site.

Scuba diving is the most popular water sports in the Komodo National Park because of its high marine biodiversity, including sharks, ocean sunfish, manta rays, eagle rays, tiny seahorse, false pipefish, clown frogfish, nudibranchs, blue-ringed octopus, sponges, tunicates, and coral. \ Since 1995, the national park authority has been supported by The Nature Conservancy (TNC), an American environmental organization. The new management plan along with the TNC Authored and implemented in 2000 to address the issue of enhancement of natural resources, both marine and terrestrial. Most of the pressure on marine fisheries resources from the public and commercial enterprises from outside the park. However, rules and restrictions on the use of resources affect the majority of people in the park, which has a few options to live and rely on what has been ditawarkann garden. Provision of alternative livelihoods is part of the overall management strategy, but people in the park have not benefited from the proper steps in addressing their needs.

Development largely marine-based ecotourism is the main strategy to make the park self-financing and generate sufficient revenue through entrance and tourism licenses to cover the cost of operational and managerial costs. Until now, a joint venture between TNC and a tourism agency into concessions tour operator, which also extends to the right of the park management. This concession generate ongoing controversy. The joint venture has been accused of making unilateral decisions that many people around Komodo stating that the joint venture has not been consulted about decisions that ultimately affect the lives of people living in Komodo Island and surroundings.

It was highlighted that most of the controversy caused by the death of several fishermen since the 1980s. Circumstances of the fishermen who were killed suggests that they were killed deliberately as. conteste. While park patrol (including, police and navy personnel) claim they acted in self-defense, while accusing the park managers who accidentally kills fisherman.

Komodo National Park still give deference to the tourists, but the conflict between park management, TNC, and local people continue to not find a bright spot. Komodo National Park has been nominated and became one of 28 finalists to become one of the 7 wonders of the world. Mercury Development Solutions, a real estate development company based out of Bali, is one company that is active in the promotion and support for Komodo, to make it known in the international area. Kanawa Island, is the first step taken by the company to improve the facilities and accommodation for guests, bring to a high standard of service and friendly environment.