Located within the pristine waters of The Coral Sea, The Conflict Islands Atoll are formed by 21 pristine coral islands boasting some of the highest marine biodiversity known to man. This collection of images are created from a series of dives I have made underwater around the islands. Nesting grounds for Hawksbill and Greenback Turtles where the Conflict Islands Conservation Initiative have set up to protect and help raise this endangered species.
10% of the sales income you give upon purchase of these images will be donated to the Conservation Fund.
The Conflict Group of Islands is recognised as one of the world’s marine biodiversity hotspots with over 3,000 species of fish and threatened marine species such as the sea turtles. Our goal is the effective protection and conservation of all marine ecosystems and species within the Conflict Island Atoll through sustainable ecological and economic management. This can be achieved through a concerted and passionate effort from all our affiliates and partners. The Conflict Group of Islands is recognised as one of the world’s marine biodiversity hotspots and is currently targeted under the Community Based Coastal and Marine Conservation Programme as a Marine Protected Area (MPAs).
Conservation International conducted a Rapid Biodiversity Assessment in 1997 which documented the biodiversity of the Conflict Island Atoll. It revealed extensive areas of coral coverage and significant species diversity being an average of 220 species of fish per site, higher than the Great Barrier Reef and it also identified other species completely new to science.
The conservation responsibility now lies with the owner, the visitors and the local community to uphold all practices that safeguard this pristine and unique area of the world.
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