Truk Lagoon Marine Park

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:National_Park
gptkbp:accessibility accessible by boat
accessible by plane
gptkbp:activities snorkeling
scuba diving
marine tourism
gptkbp:area approximately 2,000 square kilometers
gptkbp:averageRainfall 3000 mm per year
gptkbp:averageTemperature 27°C
gptkbp:biodiversity sea turtles
over 500 species of fish
manta rays
various species of sharks
over 200 species of coral
gptkbp:climate tropical climate
gptkbp:conservationEfforts protected area
educational programs
habitat protection
sustainable tourism practices
marine life monitoring
gptkbp:country Micronesia
gptkbp:culturalHeritage cultural festivals
traditional fishing practices
community involvement in conservation
gptkbp:culturalSignificance underwater archaeology
World_War_II_history
Japanese_naval_base_history
gptkbp:established 1990
gptkbp:features coral reefs
shipwrecks
marine_biodiversity
gptkbp:governedBy gptkb:Truk_State_Government
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Truk Lagoon Marine Park
gptkbp:localEconomy supports local fishing industry
supports tourism industry
provides jobs for local residents
gptkbp:location gptkb:Truk_Lagoon
gptkbp:notable_alumni gptkb:IJN_Fujikawa_Maru
gptkb:IJN_Shinkoku_Maru
IJN Kiyosumi Maru
IJN Sankisan
USS Lagarto
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Micronesia_National_Government
gptkbp:recognizes popular diving destination
listed as a historic site
UNESCO_World_Heritage_Site_candidate
gptkbp:visitors divers from around the world