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West Papua, the World’s First Conservation Province! by Susan Vulpas

It’s Now Official! On 20 March 2019, the West Papuan Provincial Parliament (Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat Daerah, DPRD) passed a Peraturan Daerah Khusus Provinsi Papua Barat (Perdasus) – a...
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Misool Foundation Newsletter January 2019

Welcome to Misool’s January Newsletter: Happy 2019 Misool family and friends. We’re sending you cheer from our tiny paradise island. This quarter: 2018 Successes and 2019 Resolutions Co2...
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Coconut Crab update

For a number of years there has been an ongoing conflict between endangered Coconut Crabs (Birgus latro) and the uninformed or non-caring visitors to the BHS who want to eat them! However, many...
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No Dream is too High: The First Inspirational Class in Raja Ampat by Rafid Shidqi

It started with a dream about implementing a project in Raja Ampat that focuses on education. After almost 2 years working in this special region, spending time, playing and discussing life with...
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Misool Foundation Newsletter

Welcome to Misool Foundation’s November Newsletter This quarter: More recognition for the Misool Private Marine Reserve Your chance to join the trip of a lifetime as we raise funds for...
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Crown of Thorns Seastar (COTS) in Raja Ampat by Dr. Mark Erdmann and Burt Jones

Crown of Thorns Seastar (COTS) in Raja Ampat by Dr. Mark Erdmann and Burt Jones Despite being the world’s most bio-diverse marine environment, and arguably being very healthy, the reefs of Raja...
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VOTE (by signing the petition) for permanent BHS protection

VOTE (by signing the petition) for permanent BHS protection One of the most important environmental and local empowerment laws of all time is inches away from the finish line, and we need your...
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Living Fossil Found in Raja Ampat: Local Fishermen Raise a Coelacanth by Susan Vulpas

Living Fossil Found in Raja Ampat: Local Fishermen Raise a Coelacanth by Susan Vulpas The Bird’s Head Seascape, global epicenter of marine biodiversity, has upped its species count and added the...
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Through “Kerakera”, an ancestral tradition, Fakfak communities protect the environment! by Anastasia Ramalo

Through “Kerakera”, an ancestral tradition, Fakfak communities protect the environment! by Anastasia Ramalo “We can’t tell you much about this matter. Only a few select people have...
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