Which archipelago in Berau Regency, East Kalimantan, encompasses Sangalaki, Kakaban, and Maratua islands, hosting one of the world's premier nesting grounds for green sea turtles?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Derawan Islands
- Step 1: The Derawan Islands in East Kalimantan provide critical nesting habitats for green sea turtles (Chelonia mydas) and hawksbill turtles (Eretmochelys imbricata). Step 2. Kakaban Island features a unique marine lake filled with millions of stingless jellyfish. Answer: Derawan Islands. Why not the others: Sangalaki is famous for manta rays within the Derawan archipelago.
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