Which archipelago of 27 islands in the central Java Sea, located roughly 80 km northwest of Jepara, was declared a national marine park in 2001 to safeguard coral reefs and seagrasses?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Karimunjawa National Park
- Step 1: Karimunjawa encompasses 27 coral islands north of Central Java, protecting extensive fringing reefs and mangrove forests. Step 2. It is a prominent conservation sanctuary and marine tourism destination. Answer: Karimunjawa National Park. Why not the others: Kepulauan Seribu lies directly north of Jakarta; Bawean is an isolated island north of Gresik.
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