Biodiversity of Natuna as a Potential Ramsar Site of Wetlands with International Importance in Indonesia

Ramsar site designation is an acknowledgment of a wetland’s importance. In this study, we conducted biodiversity survey around Natuna to examine its eligibility as the next in Indonesia. This was through sampling for biological resources, using either transect, trapping, or visual observation. We surveyed 32 stations endangered and vulnerable fish, water birds, wetland-dependent species. Samples were identified meristic morphometric form. numerous endemic species critically endangered, threatened, The most prominent native are Presbytis natunae. Notable wood Eusideroxylon zwageri Dipterocarpus sp., both Sea grass found coastal regions Halodule pinifolia, Halophila ovalis, Enhalus acoroides, Thalassia hemprichii. There 52 fish Sea, notably Bolbometopon muricatum, Oxymonacanthus longirostris, Plectropomus areolatus, Cheilinus undulates. Numerous migrating birds also wetland region. study concluded that fulfilled criteria based on characteristics support it provided call concentrated effort from government successful nomination site..