Guiding the Future of Elasmobranch Conservation in Indonesia…and beyond Elasmobranch Institute Indonesia (EI) — known in Indonesia as Yayasan Cendekiawan Hiu Pari Indonesia — is a non-profit organization that is passionate about protecting Indonesia’s sharks, rays, and their ocean habitats. As a non-profit organization, their mission is to lead research, promote conservation, and... Read More →

Andrew Martinez is a world traveler, accomplished photographer/photojournalist, guide and a long time friend.  He recently returned from his second trip to Raja Ampat and he says, “It won’t be my last”!  Andy lives in New England where he dives year round. He’s been documenting that area’s seasonal changes for the last 40 years but his travels have taken him to... Read More →

Administrator’s notes: This article originally appeared in X-Ray magazine.  It is shared with permission of the author and X-Ray magazine. Australian based underwater photographer and journalist, Don Silcock is working with X-Ray magazine to create a series of articles about Raja Ampat’s pioneers.  In this edition Don tells the story of Dr. Mark Erdmann, an American coral reef... Read More →