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The Indonesian Throughflow: Fifteen Thousand Rivers by David Pickell

The Indonesian Throughflow: The Fifteen Thousand Rivers If Indonesia did not exist, the earth’s day would be significantly shorter than the approximately twenty-four hours to which we have become...
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Cenderawasih Bay: Living Laboratory of Evolution, text and photographs by Dr. Gerald Allen

Cenderawasih Bay: Living Laboratory of Evolution Several marine biological surveys by the authors and colleagues during 2006-2010 at Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua uncovered a wealth of new...
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Indonesia Gives Mantas A New ‘Ray of Hope’

This post was originally published on Conservation International’s blog, Human Nature. Mark Erdmann has been working closely with the Indonesian Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries on...
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New Information and Recommendations on Sea Turtle Ecology in the BHS

Excerpted from Ecosystem Based Management in the Bird’s Head Seascape, Conservation International, et.al. The Bird’s Head Seascape is a refuge to four of the world’s seven sea turtle...
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Not Guilty as Charged

Last weekend someone sent us a link to an online article on the UK’s Guardian website: www.guardian.co.uk/environment/gallery/2012/jul/11/reef-fishes-east-indies-in-pictures. Here is the tagline...
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Southeast Misool Fact Sheet

Southeast Misool is the largest and southern most marine protected area (MPA) in the Raja Ampat MPA network and rests within the Coral Triangle – the global center of marine biodiversity. The MPA...
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Conservation Initiatives for Spring 2013

The Bird’s Head Seascape is one of the most diverse ecosystems in the world. It is home to over 600 corals and more than 1,600 species of coral reef fish. The Seascape also provides habitats for...
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Newest ‘Walking’ Shark Heralds Brighter Future for Indonesia’s Sharks and Rays by Mark Erdmann, Ph.D.

Aug 29, 2013 This post initially appeared on Conservation Internationals’ blog “Human Nature” (conservation.org/blog) on August 29, 2013 By Mark Erdmann, Ph.D. Mark Erdmann was involved in the...
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