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Shark Ray 360: ReShark’s 2nd affiliate Project
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05 Oct 2026
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Shark Ray 360 is an international conservation collective advancing the scientific...
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ReShark Ramblings #12 by Dr. Mark Erdmann
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01 Oct 2026
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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
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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!
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22 Sep 2026
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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
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17 Sep 2026
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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.
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01 Sep 2026
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The ReSharker News is now available. The ReSharker Newsletter is the international...
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ReShark Ramblings #11 by Dr. Mark Erdmann
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19 Aug 2026
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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)
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23 Jul 2026
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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)
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23 Jul 2026
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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
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13 Jul 2026
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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”
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10 Jul 2026
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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
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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
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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”
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29 Jun 2026
Burt Jones
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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
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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
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hui
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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
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Conservation
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Coral Triangle
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discovery
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ecology
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environment
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Epaulette Shark
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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
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Conservation
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education
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environment
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Indonesia
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initiatives
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Science
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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
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resource
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Science
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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
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Conservation
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Coral Triangle
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diversity
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ecology
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education
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endangered species
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environment
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Indonesia
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initiatives
,
Leopard shark
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Marine Protected Area
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protected areas
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raja ampat
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Science
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shark
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West Papua
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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
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Coral Triangle
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diving
,
education
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environment
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Indonesia
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news
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raja ampat
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scuba
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tourism
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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
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Conservation
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Coral Triangle
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diversity
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diving
,
ecology
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education
,
endangered species
,
environment
,
illegal fishing
,
Indonesia
,
initiatives
,
Leopard shark
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Marine Protected Area
,
Misool
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MPA
,
protected areas
,
raja ampat
,
Science
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scuba
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shark
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snorkeling
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tourism
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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
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Conservation
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coral restoration
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Coral Triangle
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diversity
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diving
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ecology
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education
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endangered species
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environment
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Indonesia
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initiatives
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Marine Protected Area
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MPA
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protected areas
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Science
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scuba
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snorkeling
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tourism
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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
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birdwatching
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Cenderawasih Bay
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Conservation
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diversity
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ecology
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education
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endangered species
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environment
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Indonesia
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native cultures
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photography
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Demianus (Demi) Wasage is your key to unlocking the wilds of Papua. His company, Trek Papua,...
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