Indonesia Travel Destinations: Pulau Weh
Indonesia Travel Destinations: Pulau Weh
Island of We (Weh) is a small volcanic island located on the North West of main island of Sumatra.
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This island once connected with the main island. However, large eruptions in the Pleistocene Era caused the island to become separate.
The Indonesian government has established a territory of 60 km² from the edge of the island as far as in and out as a nature reserve.
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A megamouth shark (Megachasma pelagios) can be found on the beach of this island.
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In addition, this island is the only habitat for Bufo valhallae (genus Bufo) whose become endangered species, Coral reefs around the island are known as the habitat of various species of fish.