BMKG forecasts strong winds across NTT on 30 September
BMKG forecasts mostly clear to partly cloudy weather across NTT on 30 September 2026, with winds reaching 37 km/jam in four locations and temperatures…
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PLN Prepares Oka Ile Ange Geothermal Project in Flores Timur
PLN began preparing the Oka Ile Ange geothermal project in Flores Timur as opposition to geothermal development continued across Flores. Further techn…
Labuan Bajo Revokes KM Yukai Safety Certificate After Grounding
KSOP Labuan Bajo revoked KM Yukai’s safety certificate after the vessel grounded near Seture Island. Repairs and a repeat inspection are required befo…
How wildlife monitoring protects Komodo National Park’s species
Scientific monitoring in Komodo National Park tracks dragons, manta rays, turtles, reefs and fish through repeated surveys, helping managers measure w…
KM Awu timetable lists Surabaya call on 29 September
A published KM Awu timetable lists Surabaya at 18:00 WITA and departure at 22:00 WITA on 29 September 2026, but does not establish a Labuan Bajo call.
BMKG forecast flags strong winds around Kupang on 29 September
BMKG El Tari’s forecast for Tuesday, 29 September 2026, predicts mostly clear to partly cloudy conditions across East Nusa Tenggara, with strong winds…
What BMKG’s Komodo wave forecast means for boat trips
BMKG forecast moderate waves of more than 1.25 to 2.5 metres in Komodo-area waters on 28–29 September 2026. No high-wave category conditions were fore…
How Komodo National Park protects manta rays and marine biodiversity
Komodo National Park protects a linked island-and-sea ecosystem. Official park data and peer-reviewed research explain its scale, marine diversity and…
How to reach Labuan Bajo: airport figures and sea-weather rules
Official statistics show Komodo Airport’s role in Labuan Bajo access, while BMKG’s wave categories explain why sea conditions must be checked separate…
Komodo dragon Thailand: do they live there, or is it a confusion?
Komodo dragons are not native to Thailand. Thai references usually involve trafficking cases or mistaken identity with monitor lizards common in parks…
ASDP lists Larantuka–Kupang ferry at 14:00 today
ASDP’s Monday schedule lists KMP Cakalang II from Larantuka to Kupang at 14:00 WITA. KMP Ile Labalekan is listed from Sabu to Kupang at 15:00 WITA.
BMKG warns of high waves in East Nusa Tenggara
BMKG warned of 2,5–4,0-metre waves across maritime routes south of Banten to East Nusa Tenggara on 28 September 2026. Komodo waters were forecast to h…
BMKG forecasts clear to partly cloudy weather in Labuan Bajo
Labuan Bajo is forecast to have clear to partly cloudy conditions on Monday, 28 September 2026. Temperatures are expected at 22–28°C, with humidity of…
Komodo dragon Rinca Island: why this island matters for sightings and conservation
Rinca Island is one of Komodo National Park’s key dragon habitats, with sources placing its wild Komodo population at about 1,300 or at 1,100-1,500 in…
Komodo dragon walking: how the giant lizard moves in the park
Komodo dragons walk on all fours with a side-to-side gait, can sprint in short bursts, and usually stay close to their home valleys inside Komodo Nati…
