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 →

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Note: While Nate is primarily a watercolor artist focused on marine life, he is also an accomplished photographer.  As an artist his comments about Raja’s reefs create quite an impression.  As you read the descriptions of his dives, you quickly realize he not only has the “eye” but is pretty darned good with “words” as well.  Take it away Nate… I returned... Read More →