Area | Approximately 6 million km² |
Type | Marine biodiversity hotspot |
Location | |
Countries | Indonesia • Malaysia • Philippines • Papua New Guinea • Timor-Leste • Solomon Islands |
Eco-cities | |
Fish species | 2,228+ |
Coral species | 600+ |
Conservation status | Endangered |
Conservation efforts | Marine protected areas • Coral reef rehabilitation • Sustainable tourism |
Scientific significance | Central hub for marine research |