ABSTRACT
The Komodo dragon is the world's largest lizard weighing up to 70 kilograms and attains lengths exceeding three metres. They are restricted to a small area in eastern Indonesia, which includes the Komodo National Park. The two species of marine turtle most commonly encountered in the Coral Triangle are the Hawksbill and the Green turtle. They are both global in their range across tropical and sub-tropical regions. Marine turtles are the descendants of a group of reptiles that has inhabited the oceans for over 100 million years. As a key migratory species, they provide an important link in marine ecosystems and help to sustain the health and diversity of coral reefs. Green turtles are one of the largest of the marine species reaching lengths of 1.5 metres and weighing over 250 kilograms. They play a key role in seagrass ecosystems since what they consume is recycled as nutrients for many other animals and plants.
