Which marine national park, spanning over 1.4 million hectares across Cenderawasih Bay in Papua, is Indonesia's largest marine national park and home to resident whale sharks?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Teluk Cenderawasih National Park
- Step 1: Teluk Cenderawasih National Park is the largest marine protected area in Indonesia, located in Nabire and Wondama Bay. Step 2. Resident whale sharks (Rhincodon typus) interact regularly with local fishermen around floating fishing platforms (bagan). Answer: Teluk Cenderawasih National Park. Why not the others: Raja Ampat comprises multiple regional marine protected areas.
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