🤿 Snorkeling North Sulawesi 🤿. Pulau Bangka. Giant Frogfish in Tanjung Husi. Indonesia 🇲🇨. May 2025

🤿 Snorkeling North Sulawesi 🤿. Pulau Bangka. Giant Frogfish in Tanjung Husi. Indonesia 🇲🇨. May 2025 Filmed with Canon G7X Mark 2, Gopro8 and Samsung S24 Ultra Bangka Island is a small island located off the northeastern tip of Sulawesi, Indonesia. Bangka is known for its unspoiled beaches and dive tourism. It belongs administratively to the district of East Likupang in the North Minahasa regency, North Sulawesi province. The island has three main coastal villages: Lihunu, Kahuku, and Libas. Controversy exists over a Chinese company's development of an iron ore mining facility on the island, as the company's permits were revoked by Indonesian courts. Local commerce involves selling fish and agricultural products such as coconuts, copra, cloves, maize and vegetables. Some locals are also employed by the island's five eco-tourism ventures, which specialize in diving and snorkeling. Tourism: Bangka's popularity as international tourism destination has increased since its first dive resort was opened in 1987. Most of the sandy beaches and coral reefs attractive to tourists are located at the southwestern and southern parts of the island. The northern coastline is rockier and its waters contain more seagrass than spectacular coral. Music: Oceans - 14684 -Tracey Chattaway