Administrator’s Note: This post is shared with permission from ReShark.  Click here to see the original post. Dr. Mark Erdmann is the Executive Director of ReShark, where he leads a global, multidisciplinary coalition advancing the rewilding of threatened sharks and rays through innovative breeding and conservation translocation efforts. As ReShark’s first Executive Director, he brings... Read More →

Administrator’s note: On June 10, 2025, Indonesia President, Prabowo Subianto, revoked 3 of 4 nickel mining permits in Raja Ampat.  But the mining issue has not ended.  Many locals feel they do NOT receive a sufficient share of tourism dollars from park entry fees, but do receive compensation from mining companies.  They are pushing back, closing areas like Wayag to visitors. This... Read More →

June 12, 2025: Greenpeace investigation reveals extent of nickel mining plans in Raja Ampat, Indonesia’s ‘Last Paradise’ The report finds; A total of 16 nickel mining licences issued across the Raja Ampat archipelago, comprising 5 active licences and 11 previously issued but having been cancelled or expired. Two previously cancelled/expired licences were re-issued in 2025. Three other... Read More →