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We all love Raja and want to help preserve it. Visiting and sharing your images and experiences helps, but that’s only the beginning. On your trip to Raja, especially if you are on a...

coral bleaching, coral recovery, ecology, environment, initiatives

Rapid Coral Recovery via Symbiont Transfer from Healthy Corals by Daniel Collins, et al

21 Oct 2026

This research article was published by Science Advances on Oct. 14, 2026. Due to a number of factors, coral reefs worldwide are in decline. This article’s findings, while not specific to...

Teamwork: Oceanic Society and The Sea People

20 Oct 2026

We are proud and excited to announced that the Raja Ampat based NGO (Yayasan) The SEA People (Orang Laut Papua) has been approved for an Expedition Impact Program Conservation Grant funded by the...

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

ReShark Ramblings #12 by Dr. Mark Erdmann

01 Oct 2026

The ReShark Ramblings’ blog is a compilation of recent ReShark activities created by its director Dr. Mark Erdmann. A few highlights from Ramblings #12 StAR Thailand adds shark nannies and plans...

Misool Newsletter: Season 19 has begun!

22 Sep 2026

Misool Resort begins its 19th season with a bang with growth at every level! Read all about it in their newsletter. Highlights include: *Misool’s Big Five: not what you think! *Misool...

Populasi Hiu Berjalan di Raja Ampat Mencatat Kepadatan Tertinggi di Dunia: Bukti Pentingnya Perlindungan Habitat Terumbu Karang, oleh Edy Setyawan et al.

29 Jun 2026

SIARAN PERS UNTUK RILIS SEGERA Populasi Hiu Berjalan di Raja Ampat Mencatat Kepadatan Tertinggi di Dunia: Bukti Pentingnya Perlindungan Habitat Terumbu Karang WAISAI, Raja Ampat, 24 Juni 2026 –...

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

Ilmuwan Indonesia kembangkan metode eDNA pertama untuk deteksi spesies hiu berjalan endemik yang dilindungi, cukup dari sampel air laut

01 Jun 2026

SIARAN PERS Jakarta, 22 Mei 2026 – Kolaborasi internasional yang dipimpin oleh para ilmuwan Indonesia berhasil mengembangkan metode berbasis environmental DNA (DNA lingkungan / eDNA) untuk...

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

Indonesian Scientists Develop First eDNA Method for Protected Endemic Walking Sharks, Using Only Seawater Samples

01 Jun 2026

Press Release JAKARTA, May 22, 2026 – An international collaboration led by Indonesian scientists has discovered a new way to detect walking sharks in the waters of Raja Ampat without the need...

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

Introducing Reef-Guardian, their projects and “Tales of Mayalibit”

11 May 2026

The Reef-Guardian association, is a licensed German non-profit that aims to promote the protection of marine flora and fauna, with a focus on coral reefs. Its activities include environmental...

discovery, diversity, ecology, education, endangered species, environment, resource, Science, species identification, underwater photography

Introducing Reeflex.net, a Marine Encyclopedia and so much more!

11 May 2026

As a marine life photographer I often find myself searching to identify and understand the life cycle of marine flora and fauna. As most of you know, this can be a frustratingly time-consuming...