Many of you probably thought Raja Ampat was already a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve…now it’s official, finally. Most have heard the term UNESCO but many may not know the specifics of the organization.  So in brief… UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, is a specialized agency dedicated to strengthening our shared humanity through the... Read More →

Administrators note:  Many of you know Dr. Mark Erdmann and his work creating the Bird’s Head Seascape and it’s network of Marine Protected Areas. Mark recently left his position as Vice President of Asia-Pacific Marine Programs at Conservation International and now “wears two hats”! He is Executive Director of ReShark AND Shark Conservation Director for Re:wild. This... Read More →

Administrator’s note:  This original research study documents the population demographics and residency of the globally endangered whale shark (Rhincodon typus) within four key regions of Indonesia’s Birds Head Seascape, Cenderawasih Bay, Kaimana, Raja Ampat and Fakfak.  It was published on 28 August 2025 in Frontiers in Marine Science.  It is co-authored by *Edy Setyawan, Abdy W.... Read More →