Kalimantan's Unguarded Treasures

New efforts are under way to protect a potential World Heritage site.

April 16, 2002

EVEN in a country long heralded for its diversity of plant and animal life, the Derawan Archipelago stands out. Scattered off the coast of East Kalimantan, these islands contain an uncommonly large array of unique species and eco-systems, that are prompting conservationists to expand their efforts in the region in conjunction with local communities and governments. One prominent focus of their efforts is the area's resident population of sea t

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