Komodo Island, off the coast of Flores, forms together with Rinca, Padar and 26 other small islands to form Komodo National Park. In 1986, UNESCO designated Komodo National Park as the Biosphere Preservation, indicating and confirming the Park’s biological importance. As well as being home to the Komodo dragon, the park provides refuge for many other notable terrestrial species such as the orange-footed scrub fowl, an endemic rat, and the Timor deer. Moreover, the park includes one of the most diverse marine environments including coral reefs, mangroves, seagrass beds, seamounts, and semi-enclosed bays. These habitats harbor more than 1000 species of fish and about 260 species of reef-building coral. In 2012, Komodo National Park was selected as on of the New 7 Natural Wonders of the World, proving yet again its beauty and reputation as a must-see destination for divers and travelers!