Marsegu island located in the western part of Seram Island (Nusa Ina / Mother Island) is famous for its National Park Manusela. In the Administrative Marsegu islands included in the District of West Seram, Maluku Province. The island was given the name by the community as "Island Marsegu" because it has so many bat species. Marsegu word comes from the local language which means bat.
In the mind must have flashed like a creepy character of "Dracula" blood-sucking, man who transformed into a bat. But the island is not horrible and even a variety of beauty can be found there, as a place of recreation and a place to develop science can not be doubted.
Apart from bats can be found also protected animals such as birds Gosong Megaphodius Reinwadrtii (Maleo) and Coconut Crab (Birgus latro) or a regional language called "crab crab." There are still many other bird species that make this island as a habitat for eating, playing and sleeping.
Marsegu islands or island bats are a protected forest area defined by Minister of Forestry Number: 10327/Kpts-II/2002, dated December 30, 2002, the extent of 240.20 hectares. Marine area is the Marine Natural Park area of 10,000 ha established by Decree No. Menhutbun. 114/Kpts-II/1999, dated March 5, 1999. The potential of marine resources of large, colorful coral reefs that can be witnessed its beauty. Various shades of coral fish marine life with its diverse forms and sizes.
To the delight of seafood (seafood) can be enjoyed much as you like on this island. Wanted to go fishing alone or can also buy from communities around the island is a source of living from the sea. Lautnyapun very diverse wildlife, you can choose a variety of types of fish you like and manage it with your own desires, can be burned, fried or in other ways.
Marsegu Island can be found in various forest communities include: Secondary Forest which is a result of the actions of society as a land for gardening. Secondary forest community is a forest that grows on the rocks, gradually weathering process has occurred. In past, this area is a Primary forest trees with a diameter of more than 100 cm, but has been cut down and used the land for planting tubers as food.
Half the island is mangrove forest areas with mangrove species are also found in other areas, such as Rhizophora mucronata, Rhizophora apiculata, Brugueira gymnorrhiza, Brugueira sexangula, Ceriops tagal, Xylocarpus mollucensis, Xylocarpus granatum, Heritiera littoralis, Lumnitzera littorea, Aegiceras corniculatum , Excoecaria agallocha, Pemphis acidula and Scyphiphora hydrophyllacea.
Outer zone of the mangrove area is then mixed with Rhizophora mucronata and Rhizophora apiculata in the middle is Brugueira gymnorrhiza, Brugueira sexangula, Ceriops tagal, Xylocarpus mollucensis and Xylocarpus granatum. Well here you can enjoy the atmosphere of calm that you do not get your site live.
In the eastern part of the island there Marsegu coastal forest vegetation that has white sand beaches along the 1600 meters. Vegetation types contained in this zone is Cordia subcordata, Pongamia pinnata, Terminalia catappa and baringtonia asiatica.
In the northern part there is a white sand beach Ipomea pescaprae zone which is dominated by wind grass (Spinifex littoreus) and Katang-katang (Ipomea pescaprae). This location is an attractive tourist spot for enjoying the scenery of sea and shore breathe the fresh air.
For those who want to camp or stay a few days on this island, there are 2 (two) wells as a source of fresh water that is usually also used by local communities for drinking, bathing and washing. So you should not hesitate to visit the most exotic tourist location is, well start planning your trip to the Island Marsegu. Secured you will definitely feel satisfied and have an unforgettable experience.
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