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 →

Happy Birthday-Selamat Ulang Tahun to ReShark, they just turned five!  But despite being so young their impact is already huge. The report, “5 Years of Impact” reflects on ReShark’s first five years and their evolution from an ambitious vision to a dynamic force in shark and ray conservation. It all began in Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia with their first initiative, the... Read More →

Administrator’s note: This article appeared in Undercurrent magazine (06/2025).  It was adapted from the article in Forbes online entitled How Protected Marine Areas Could Bring $2.7 Billion To Scuba Tourism, by Emese Maczko. The Scuba Diving Industry Scuba Diving is driving a multi-billion-dollar industry, with over 50.7 million dives happening globally each year. The latest research... Read More →