"The presence of the WWF office on Biak Island is a realization of the organizations commitment to becoming a partner of the district administration and sharing experiences in the marine conservation program on Biak Island," WWF Indonesia CEO Benja Mambai stated here, Wednesday.
The NGOs environmental conservationists are ready to support Biak Numfors conservation program in and around Cenderawasih Bay following the opening of its 32nd office.
The Saereri Expedition just concluded by WWF has conducted surveys and collected data on the maritime and forest potentials in nine kampongs in three districts: Biak Numfor, Nabire, and Yapen Islands.
WWF Indonesias MV Gurano Bintang has concluded the Saireri Expedition by sailing along Cenderawasih Bay stretching 500 nautical miles, or 850 kilometers.
The expedition was flagged off from Wasior and ended in Biak, Captain of MV Gurano Bintang Bardin Tandiono stated here, Tuesday.
The boat made stopovers in the beaches of Sarawandori, Ambai, Barawai, Sawendui, Aisai, and Asai kampongs in Yapen District and Samberpasi, Pasi, and Yenmanaina in Biak Numfor District.
During the 16-day expedition, the vessel carried onboard 35 people, including the crew members.(*)
Editor: Heru Purwanto
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