Economy
The main source of income for the local population is fishing, followed by services and commerce. Travel to the islands from Java is sometimes limited during the rainy season around the January-March period during bad weather which can bring large waves to the area.
There are a number of dive sites and a diving resort. There is pressure on local environmental resources because of the rapidly-expanding tourist industry.
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