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Southern Sulawesi
Proportion of the area of the contribution comprising Key Biodiversity Areas: 5.2%
The Southern Sulawesi Marine area, located in Indonesia, is renowned for its exceptional coral reefs and high species diversity. It plays a significant role in supporting endangered species such as the Hawksbill sea turtle and the Coelacanth. The conservation of this marine area is crucial to preserve its ecological significance, protect biodiversity, and ensure the survival of these endangered species.
Potential conservation benefits in saving biodiversity
Potential reduction of species extinction risk resulting from threat abatement actions
The chart below represents the relative disaggregation of the selected contribution's total potential opportunity for reducing global species extinction risk through taking actions to abate different threats to species within its boundaries. The percentages refer to the amount of the total opportunity that could potentially be achieved through abating that particular threat.