Administrators Note: Don Silcock is an Australian underwater photographer and photojournalist based in Bali, Indonesia.  His non-commercial website, Indo-Pacific Images, is full of interesting articles of experiences from his extensive travels throughout Indonesia and beyond.  Don has been a supporter of the Bird’s Head Seascape since its inception.  He has authored, and will continue to... Read More →

During the past few weeks this site has received reports and images of the current coral bleaching event taking place throughout the Bird’s Head Seascape.  Some areas have been significantly impacted while others, thankfully, show little damage. We have reached out to resorts, liveaboards, NGO’s, and other conservation organizations to determine which areas and which coral species have been... Read More →

Raja Ampat is known for many features…its healthy coral reefs and incredibly bio-diverse marine life, its world class diving and snorkeling as well as its stunning topside topography and bird watching. For most people visiting Raja Ampat, one of the highlights of their trip is snorkeling or diving with Manta Rays. According to scientific surveys, Raja Ampat has over 1900 (and counting)... Read More →