Date: 29 September 2016
Location: Linow, Tondano, Tumbak-Bentenan
Mountain, snorkeling and diving excursions
Participants will visit two lakes (Linow and Tondano) and then will be continued to see marine underwater view of Tumbak-Bentenan Island.
Linow Lake is located in Lahendong village, Tomohon-Minahasa Regency, in the middle of North Sulawesi main land which is a sulfur area. The lake has very strong smell of sulfur. The lake water has various colors which are green, light blue, and dark blue. However, no fish can be found in this lake.
Tondano Lake is the larger lake in North Sulawesi. The lake water has been used in various needed such as drinking water sources and also as the main electricity power in North Sulawesi until now. The lake has different freshwater fish’s species. The common fishes are Tilapia sp and Cypricus carpio. Those species are the major species in this lake. The fishes have been cultured for many years as fresh water protein supplied to people surrounding the lake. Enceng gondok (Eichhornia crassipe) is plant that is growing well in this lake and it becomes main problem as bio-sedimentation material for the lake. The lake is surrounded by village and farming.
Marine underwater view of Tumbak-Bentenan Island, Southeast Minahasa, will be visited. Transportation, coffee, snack, and lunch will be accommodated, but all snorkeling and diving equipments will be charged.
Fee is required to join the excursion:
- Public: USD 25,- (IDR 337,500)
- Students: USD 10,- (IDR 135,000)
Payment must be transferred together with the seminar’s registration fee.
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