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Buka Buka Island
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Buka Buka Island (Indonesian: Pulau Bukabuka) is a heavily wooded island located about 7 miles (11 km) northeast of Tanjung Api in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia. The island rises to an elevation of 433 feet (132 m) and is surrounded by coastal waters in the Maluku Sea.[1]
Key Information
Geography
[edit]Buka Buka Island is a secluded, unspoiled island in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia. It is approximately 2 kilometres wide and surrounded by fertile marine ecosystems, including coral reefs, that are part of Indonesia's diverse coastal ecosystem. The island is dense with tropical forests and coastal ecosystems and is therefore secluded and ecologically significant. Fresh water is scarce, with locals traditionally walking up through the bush for about an hour to collect water. In addition to providing a natural environment for activities like kayaking, snorkelling, and coral reef restoration, Buka Buka includes both marine and terrestrial biodiversity.[2]
Economy
[edit]Buka Buka Island's economy is primarily driven by tourism, with several resorts operating on the island. These resorts attract visitors looking for a secluded and pristine destination, making tourism a key source of local income and employment.[3]
Buka Buka Island faced a problem with fresh water scarcity during the development of a resort. Initially, the island relied on costly and unreliable water imports, making sustainable, year-round fresh water supply a major challenge. Addressing this scarcity was crucial for creating a self-sufficient and environmentally friendly living environment on the remote island.[4]
Flora and fauna
[edit]Buka Buka Island is home to a range of marine fauna, as mentioned in several historical records. The island is noted as one of the recorded locations for Etrumeus albulina, a species of round herring,[5] and forms part of the habitat range for Pinjalo pinjalo, a type of snapper.[6] It is also included in the distribution range of Acanthurus pyroferus, a surgeonfish species,[7] and Callyodon oviceps, a parrotfish documented by de Beaufort in 1910.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ Sailing Directions for Java: Lesser Sundas, South, Southeast, and East Coasts of Borneo, and Celebes : Excludes Western End of Java Between Tandjung Tjankuang and Udjung Krawang (5th ed.). Defense Mapping Agency Hydrographic Center. 1976. p. 457.
- ^ ACCESS Newswire (1 January 2020). "Thomas Despin is Transforming the Buka Buka Island with His Latest Venture Reconnect". Yahoo Finance. Archived from the original on 27 November 2024. Retrieved 16 July 2025.
- ^ "Surga Kecil Di Pulau Buka Buka Ampana". Trans TV. Archived from the original on 26 February 2021. Retrieved 15 July 2025.
- ^ Despin, Thomas (9 November 2024). "Sustainable Fresh Water Solutions on Buka Buka Island: How Reconnect Transformed Island Living". Reconnect. Archived from the original on 19 May 2025. Retrieved 15 July 2025.
- ^ Galtsoff 1946, p. 61.
- ^ Galtsoff 1946, p. 405.
- ^ Galtsoff 1946, p. 541.
- ^ Galtsoff 1946, p. 703.
Bibliography
[edit]- Galtsoff, Paul S. (1946). Research Report 11: Reaction of Oysters to Chlorination. United States Government Publishing Office.
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