 Infrastructure projects have worked to restore the harbors and piers of the islands that were damaged in the 2005 tsunami events

The island of Bangkaru is a protected area, designated by the Governor of Aceh in 1996 as a “Taman Wisata Alam” (Nature Park).This designation limits fishing and other use of resources around the island, with limited use for research, tourism, and cultural activities.Beaches on Bangkaru are significant turtle rookeries, where green, leatherback, and other sea turtles come to nest and lay eggs.