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Shark Ray 360: ReShark’s 2nd affiliate Project

Conservation/Science
05 Oct 2026
Burt Jones
Bird's Head Seascape, Bowmouth Shark, Conservation, Coral Triangle, diversity, ecology, education, endangered species, environment, Indonesia, Leopard shark, Marine Protected Area, Misool, protected areas, raja ampat, Science, Southwest Papua, sustainability, Zebra shark
Shark Ray 360 is an international conservation collective advancing the scientific...
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ReShark Ramblings #12 by Dr. Mark Erdmann

Conservation/Science
01 Oct 2026
Burt Jones
Bird's Head Seascape, Conservation, Coral Triangle, ecology, endangered species, environment, Indonesia, Leopard shark, Marine Protected Area, raja ampat, Science, shark, Southwest Papua, sustainability, Zebra shark
The ReShark Ramblings’ blog is a compilation of recent ReShark activities created by its...
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Update: Chinese Diver Accused of Killing and Eating an Endangered Species from Kompas.com

Berita Terkini
23 Sep 2026
Burt Jones
Berita Terkini, Bird's Head Seascape, Conservation, Coral Triangle, diving, endangered species, environment, illegal fishing, Indonesia, Marine Protected Area, MPA, protected areas, raja ampat, tourism, West Papua
Photo caption: A Chinese foreign national (WNA) with the initials WS was proven to have...
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Misool Newsletter: Season 19 has begun!

Biodiversity
22 Sep 2026
Burt Jones
Bird's Head Seascape, Conservation, Coral Triangle, discovery, diversity, diving, ecology, education, endangered species, environment, Indonesia, initiatives, Leopard shark, Manta Ray, MPA, protected areas, raja ampat, Science, scuba, shark, snorkeling, sustainability, tourism, underwater photography, West Papua, Zebra shark
Misool Resort begins its 19th season with a bang with growth at every level!  Read all about it...
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Jangkar-The Indonesian Liveaboard Association, A Valuable Resource

Diving
17 Sep 2026
Burt Jones
Bird's Head Seascape, Cenderawasih Bay, Coral Triangle, cruising, diving, Indonesia, raja ampat, scuba, snorkeling, tourism, triton bay, underwater photography, West Papua
The Indonesian Liveaboard Association, legally registered as “Jangkar”, is an association...
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The ReSharker Newsletter Issue #9 by Nathaniel Soon, Et al.

Biodiversity
01 Sep 2026
Burt Jones
Bowmouth Guitarfish, Conservation, Coral Triangle, diversity, ecology, education, endangered species, environment, Indonesia, Leopard shark, Marine Protected Area, Misool, MPA, protected areas, raja ampat, rewilding, Science, shark, sustainability, West Papua, Zebra shark
The ReSharker News is now available.  The ReSharker Newsletter is the international...
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ReShark Ramblings #11 by Dr. Mark Erdmann

Conservation/Science
19 Aug 2026
Burt Jones
Bird's Head Seascape, Conservation, Coral Triangle, diving, ecology, education, endangered species, environment, illegal fishing, Indonesia, initiatives, Leopard shark, Marine Protected Area, MPA, protected areas, raja ampat, Science, scuba, shark, sustainability, tourism, West Papua, Zebra shark
The ReShark Ramblings’ blog is a compilation of recent ReShark activities created by its...
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Indigenous Community School Development by USBA Institute w/ Terra Papua (English)

Biodiversity/Taxonomy/Ecology
23 Jul 2026
Burt Jones
Bird's Head Seascape, Conservation, Coral Triangle, ecology, education, environment, Indonesia, initiatives, Marine Protected Area, MPA, protected areas, raja ampat, Science, Southwest Papua, sustainability
Press Release: Announcing the USBA Institute and the Indigenous Cadre School July 20, 2026...
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Sekolah Adat, Bangun Sistem Regenerasi Penjaga Raja Ampat USBA Institut: Siaran Pres (Bahasa)

Berita Terkini
23 Jul 2026
Burt Jones
Bentang Laut Kepala Burung, Berita Terkini, Bird's Head Seascape, Indonesia, Papua Barat Daya, pendidikan
Siaran Pres: Sekolah Adat, Bangun Sistem Regenerasi Penjaga Raja Ampat Sorong, Papua Barat...
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Tourism, climate puts Raja Ampat’s ‘walking shark’ under pressure

Conservation/Science
13 Jul 2026
Burt Jones
Bird's Head Seascape, Conservation, Coral Triangle, ecology, education, endangered species, environment, Epaulette Shark, Indonesia, initiatives, MPA, raja ampat, Southwest Papua, sustainability, tourism, walking shark
Vidya Pinandhita (The Jakarta Post 2026/06/27) The shallow coastal waters of the Raja Ampat...
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Introducing Terra Abadi Papua: Managing Raja Ampat’s “Growing Pains”

Biodiversity/Taxonomy/Ecology
10 Jul 2026
Burt Jones
Bird's Head Seascape, Conservation, Coral Triangle, diversity, diving, ecology, education, endangered species, environment, Indonesia, initiatives, Marine Protected Area, Misool, MPA, protected areas, raja ampat, Science, scuba, snorkeling, Southwest Papua, sustainability, tourism
THIS MAY BE THE MOST IMPORTANT POST I HAVE EVER MADE! Administrator’s note: As many of...
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Populasi Hiu Berjalan di Raja Ampat Mencatat Kepadatan Tertinggi di Dunia: Bukti Pentingnya Perlindungan Habitat Terumbu Karang, oleh Edy Setyawan et al.

Berita Terkini
29 Jun 2026
Burt Jones
Berita Terkini, Bird's Head Seascape, Conservation, Coral Triangle, discovery, diversity, diving, ecology, education, endangered species, environment, Epaulette Shark, Indonesia, Leopard shark, Marine Protected Area, Misool, photography, protected areas, raja ampat, Science, shark, sustainability, walking shark, West Papua, Zebra shark
SIARAN PERS UNTUK RILIS SEGERA Populasi Hiu Berjalan di Raja Ampat Mencatat Kepadatan Tertinggi...
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Raja Ampat’s Walking Shark Population Records the World’s Highest Density: Evidence for the Critical Role of Coral Reef Habitat Protection by Edy Setyawan, et al.

Biodiversity/Taxonomy/Ecology
29 Jun 2026
Burt Jones
Bird's Head Seascape, Conservation, Coral Triangle, diversity, diving, ecology, education, endangered species, environment, Epaulette Shark, Indonesia, initiatives, Leopard shark, Marine Protected Area, Misool, MPA, protected areas, raja ampat, Science, scuba, shark, sustainability, underwater photography, walking shark, West Papua, Zebra shark
PRESS RELEASE Raja Ampat’s Walking Shark Population Records the World’s Highest...
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News from Starling Resources, “Indonesia’s Sustainable Development News Digest”

Diving
29 Jun 2026
Burt Jones
Bird's Head Seascape, Cenderawasih Bay, Conservation, Coral Triangle, education, environment, Indonesia, raja ampat, triton bay, West Papua
Administrator’s Note: I subscribe to a number of Indonesian news sources and blogs in an...
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Citizen Scientists and Manta Lovers: Call for Manta Photo IDs from the BHS

Diving
12 Jun 2026
Burt Jones
Bird's Head Seascape, Cenderawasih Bay, Coral Triangle, diving, ecology, education, endangered species, environment, Indonesia, Manta Ray, Marine Protected Area, Misool, MPA, photography, protected areas, raja ampat, Science, scuba, snorkeling, tourism, triton bay, underwater photography, West Papua
Administrator’s note:  We are proud to be a long-time partner of Elasmobranch Institute...
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Ilmuwan Indonesia kembangkan metode eDNA pertama untuk deteksi spesies hiu berjalan endemik yang dilindungi, cukup dari sampel air laut

Berita Terkini
01 Jun 2026
Burt Jones
Berita Terkini, Hemiscyllium freycineti, Hiu macan tutul, Hiu zebra, hui, Hui berjalan, Indonesia, Lanskap Laut Kepala Burung, raja ampat, Segitiga Terumbu Karang, spesies terancam punah
SIARAN PERS Jakarta, 22 Mei 2026 – Kolaborasi internasional yang dipimpin oleh para ilmuwan...
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Indonesian Scientists Develop First eDNA Method for Protected Endemic Walking Sharks, Using Only Seawater Samples

Biodiversity
01 Jun 2026
Burt Jones
Bird's Head Seascape, Conservation, Coral Triangle, discovery, ecology, education, endangered species, environment, Epaulette Shark, Hemiscyllium, Indonesia, Leopard shark, raja ampat, sustainability, walking shark, West Papua, Zebra shark
Press Release JAKARTA, May 22, 2026 – An international collaboration led by Indonesian...
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Introducing Reef-Guardian, their projects and “Tales of Mayalibit”

Berita Terkini
11 May 2026
Burt Jones
Bird's Head Seascape, Conservation, Coral Triangle, ecology, education, endangered species, environment, Indonesia, initiatives, Marine Protected Area, MPA, protected areas, raja ampat, Science, sustainability, tourism, West Papua
The Reef-Guardian association, is a licensed German non-profit that aims to promote the...
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Introducing Reeflex.net, a Marine Encyclopedia and so much more!

Biodiversity
11 May 2026
Burt Jones
discovery, diversity, ecology, education, endangered species, environment, resource, Science, species identification, underwater photography
As a marine life photographer I often find myself searching to identify and understand the life...
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ReSharker Newsletter Issue 8

Conservation/Science
06 May 2026
Burt Jones
Bird's Head Seascape, Conservation, Coral Triangle, diversity, ecology, education, endangered species, environment, Indonesia, initiatives, Leopard shark, Marine Protected Area, protected areas, raja ampat, Science, shark, sustainability, West Papua, Zebra shark
ReSharker Issue 8 is now available to the public.  The ReSharker is the newsletter and impact...
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PADI Instructor Development Courses (IDCs) now available in Raja Ampat!

Diving
06 May 2026
Burt Jones
Bird's Head Seascape, Coral Triangle, diving, education, environment, Indonesia, news, raja ampat, scuba, tourism, West Papua
My how the times have changed! In 2002, when I first visited Raja Ampat, tourism infrastructure...
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Saving the Leopard Shark-Deep Sea Reporter w/ Dr. Mark Erdmann

Biodiversity
21 Apr 2026
Burt Jones
Bird's Head Seascape, Conservation, Coral Triangle, diversity, diving, ecology, education, endangered species, environment, illegal fishing, Indonesia, initiatives, Leopard shark, Marine Protected Area, Misool, MPA, protected areas, raja ampat, Science, scuba, shark, snorkeling, sustainability, tourism, underwater photography, West Papua, Zebra shark
Administrator note:  I recently became aware of Deep Sea Reporter.  Their top-tier videos and...
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The Sea People need your help, it takes less than a minute and at no cost…Please read this, thanks

Biodiversity
11 Mar 2026
Burt Jones
Bird's Head Seascape, Conservation, coral restoration, Coral Triangle, diversity, diving, ecology, education, endangered species, environment, Indonesia, initiatives, Marine Protected Area, MPA, protected areas, raja ampat, Science, scuba, snorkeling, sustainability, tourism, underwater photography, West Papua
It will take longer to read this than it does to help!  If you love Raja then you MUST do...
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Meet Demianus Wasage and get more out of your visit to the Bird’s Head-Watch the Video!

Berita Terkini
09 Mar 2026
Burt Jones
Bird's Head Seascape, birdwatching, Cenderawasih Bay, Conservation, diversity, ecology, education, endangered species, environment, Indonesia, native cultures, photography, protected areas, raja ampat, tourism, trekking, triton bay, West Papua
Demianus (Demi) Wasage is your key to unlocking the wilds of Papua.  His company, Trek Papua,...
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Recent Posts

  • Shark Ray 360: ReShark’s 2nd affiliate Project
  • ReShark Ramblings #12 by Dr. Mark Erdmann
  • Update: Chinese Diver Accused of Killing and Eating an Endangered Species from Kompas.com
  • Misool Newsletter: Season 19 has begun!
  • Jangkar-The Indonesian Liveaboard Association, A Valuable Resource
  • The ReSharker Newsletter Issue #9 by Nathaniel Soon, Et al.
  • ReShark Ramblings #11 by Dr. Mark Erdmann
  • Indigenous Community School Development by USBA Institute w/ Terra Papua (English)
  • Sekolah Adat, Bangun Sistem Regenerasi Penjaga Raja Ampat USBA Institut: Siaran Pres (Bahasa)
  • Tourism, climate puts Raja Ampat’s ‘walking shark’ under pressure
  • Introducing Terra Abadi Papua: Managing Raja Ampat’s “Growing Pains”
  • Populasi Hiu Berjalan di Raja Ampat Mencatat Kepadatan Tertinggi di Dunia: Bukti Pentingnya Perlindungan Habitat Terumbu Karang, oleh Edy Setyawan et al.
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