Rat Island exotica , Bengkulu

Island rat , you may not be familiar with one of the islands to the west of the city of Bengkulu . And the beauty of this island is not inferior mice dibandingakn other tourist islands in Indonesia
Rat Island is a small coral island with an area of 1.5 ha + , the island is surrounded by coral reefs which are very broad so as to protect the island from erosion due to large waves .


Rat Island in the province of Bengkulu is not as popular as Bali or Lombok bund . However , its natural beauty , especially the underwater panorama , is a hidden pearl . Conditions of white sandy sea at night hawksbill turtle habitat and green turtles climbed ashore to lay their eggs . In marine areas are safe locations for diving activities seabed , with its clear water and beautiful coral stone is the choice spot interesting marine tourism .

Rat Island is located to the west of the city of Bengkulu at a distance of 10 KM from the city center of Bengkulu , mice Island is a small coral island located to the west of the city of Bengkulu . Rat Island is surrounded by coral and rich biological resources that have been designated as forest tour with the Ministry of Forestry decree No. . 602/Kpts-II/1991 .

Under the waters surrounding Rat Island are the beautiful natural scenery sea . Potential fauna such as corals and marine ecosystems . This is perfect for tourists who love to dive . In addition , Rat Island is also very suitable visited by tourists who like fishing , because around the island there are rocks that occupied various types of fish .

Mice Island is a small coral island located to the west of the city of Bengkulu and connected directly to the Indian Ocean . Distance to go to Rat Island + 9 km of which require travel time + 60 minutes by boat owned by local fishermen in the area Jakat Beach . However, when using a speed boat only takes only 40 minutes from Port + Baai Island .

The local fishing boats for hire in addition to providing also prepared a guide for tourists visiting to Rat Island .

In the past , Rat Island is where the ships anchored for shelter from the storm Indonesian ocean sea waves . The area of ​​the island about 60 times 100 meters . On the island there is also a lighthouse tower .

Rat Island is one of the objects that have been programmed to be managed and made ​​the object of a pledge to attract tourists especially pleased with panoramic ocean floor , diving and fishing .

At Bengkulu province , there are 80 identified tourist attraction and its uniqueness . Of that number as many as 14 of them are beaches , eight Tirta ( water ) , 22 historic sites and 36 natural scenery .

Damage to coral reefs in the waters of Rat Island , Bengkulu mostly caused by fishing activities less attention to the environment , the fishing activities using bombs and cyanide . Therefore the necessary awareness to the fishing community of the dangers of using bombs Bengkulu . Besides NGOs need to be more frequent and relevant agencies to conduct surveillance and providing insight to the public to better understand the function and role of coral reefs on the environment .

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