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Patrol Updates from Raja Ampat’s Marine Park Authority December, 2020 by: Allan Fredrik Ramandey* & Nikka Gunadharma**
Regional
Dear readers, here we are in early 2021 and we will provide updates from the last month of 2020... Read More →
Recent News and Topics
MPA’s added to the BHS MPA network
Conservation/Science
MPAs (Marine Protected Areas) are the heart and soul of the Bird’s Head Seascape. There... Read More →
Natural History of Manta Rays in the Bird’s Head Seascape: A new study by Edy Setyawan, et al.
Biodiversity/Taxonomy/Ecology
Natural history of manta rays in the Bird’s Head Seascape, Indonesia, with an analysis of the... Read More →
Painting the Bird’s Head Endemics-Art by Nate Wilson
Biodiversity
Administrator’s note: We are so proud and honored to introduce you to Nate Wilson, a... Read More →
Since 2006 Adriana Basques & Clark Miller have been visiting the BHS…despite concerns, they continue to return! Words by Clark, spectacular images…by both.
Diving
My first trip to BHS, more specifically, Raja Ampat was in 2006, not long after Gerald Allan... Read More →
Patrol Updates from Raja Ampat’s Marine Park Authority November, 2020 Updated by: Allan Fredrik Ramandey* & Nikka Gunadharma**
Regional
Dear readers, we are back to provide you with updates from the community-based patrol... Read More →
“At the Heart of the Coral Triangle: Celebrating Biodiversity” by Alan J Powderham & Sancia van der Meij
Diving
Bird's Head Seascape, Cenderawasih Bay, Conservation, Coral Triangle, discovery, diversity, diving, ecology, education, endangered species, environment, Indonesia, Kaimana, mangrove, Manta Ray, Marine Protected Area, Misool, MPA, new species, photography, protected areas, raja ampat, Science, scuba, sustainability, tourism, triton bay, turtle, underwater photography, West Papua, whale shark
This magnificent volume, celebrating the Coral Triangle and its unprecedented biodiversity, is... Read More →
Bird’s Head Seascape adds 4 new MPA’s for a total of 26…and counting!
Conservation/Science
Welcome to the Bird’s Head Seascape, a mind-blowingly diverse repository for tropical marine... Read More →
State of the Bird’s Head Seascape Marine Protected Area Network
Berita Terkini
Berita Terkini, Bird's Head Seascape, Conservation, Coral Triangle, discovery, diversity, diving, ecology, education, endangered species, environment, fishing, illegal fishing, Indonesia, initiatives, Kaimana, mangrove, Marine Protected Area, Misool, MPA, new species, park rangers, protected areas, raja ampat, Science, sustainability, tourism, triton bay, West Papua
Compiled by: Fitryanti Pakiding, Dariani Matualage, Kezia Salosso, Purwanto, Indah Ratih... Read More →
Guidebook on Cleanliness, Health, Safety & Environmental Sustainability Guidance for Indonesia’s Dive Industry Handbook
Diving
Produced by the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy/the Tourism Ministry and the Creative... Read More →
Masyarakat Adat Perkuat Perlindungan Sumber Daya Alam Hayati Di Wayag Dengan Sasi Dan Peraturan Adat–Dilaporkan Oleh: Bertha Matatar* & Rens Lewerissa* Ditulis Oleh: Nikka Gunadharma***
Diving
MASYARAKAT ADAT PERKUAT PERLINDUNGAN SUMBER DAYA ALAM HAYATI DI WAYAG DENGAN SASI DAN PERATURAN... Read More →
Indigenous Community Strengthen Natural Resources In Wayag With Sasi And Customary Regulation-Reported by: Bertha Matatar* & Rens Lewerissa* Written by: Nikka Gunadharma***
Diving
INDIGENOUS COMMUNITY STRENGTHEN NATURAL RESOURCES IN WAYAG WITH SASI AND CUSTOMARY REGULATION... Read More →
Patrol Updates from Raja Ampat’s Marine Park Authority; Up to October 31, 2020 Updated by: Allan Fredrik Ramandey* & Nikka Gunadharma**
Diving
Patrol Updates from Raja Ampat’s Marine Park Authority October, 2020 Updated by: Allan Fredrik... Read More →
Raja Ampat Marine Park launches new websites
Diving
The Raja Ampat Marine Park Authority recently launched its new website. The Marine Park... Read More →
Misool Foundation October 2020 Newsletter
Conservation/Science
Bird's Head Seascape, Conservation, Coral Triangle, discovery, diversity, diving, ecology, education, endangered species, environment, illegal fishing, Indonesia, initiatives, Manta Ray, Marine Protected Area, Misool, MPA, news, protected areas, raja ampat, Science, scuba, snorkeling, sustainability, tourism, turtle, underwater photography, West Papua
The folks at Misool Eco Resort may have had to close for tourism but that doesn’t mean... Read More →
Welcome our newest Partner: Jangkar-The Indonesian Liveaboard Association
Diving
We are thrilled to announce our newest BHS Partner, Jangkar-The Indonesian Liveaboard... Read More →
Patrol Updates from Raja Ampat’s Marine Authority-September 2020, Updated by: Allan Fredrik Ramandey* & Nikka Gunadharma**
Conservation/Science
Hello everyone, we’re back with more updates. It’s time for another whole month of September,... Read More →
Patrol Updates from Raja Ampat’s Marine Park Authority-August 2020 Updated by: Allan Fredrik Ramandey* & Nikka Gunadharma**
Conservation/Science
Hello everyone, we hope that this update finds you all safe and well. It’s been a while since... Read More →
BHS Manta ID Photo Contest…we have a winner! Congratulations to Doug Keim.
Diving
#BHSmantaID, #photocontest, Bird's Head Seascape, Conservation, Coral Triangle, discovery, diversity, diving, education, endangered species, environment, Indonesia, Manta Ray, Marine Protected Area, MPA, news, photography, protected areas, raja ampat, Science, scuba, tourism, underwater photography, West Papua
Despite the virus and the unfortunate cancellation of diving in Raja for the season, we have a... Read More →
Child Aid Papua-High School by Maya Puspa Dewi/Child Aid Papua
Regional
Education in West-Papua Administrator’s note: While many of you sit at home wishing to be... Read More →
The Story of Ocean Warrior by Maya Puspa Dewi/Child Aid Papua
Conservation/Science
This environmental program was born at the same time as the environmental awareness story book... Read More →
Proudly announcing our newest Partner, The Sea People (Orang Laut)
Conservation/Science
We are so happy to welcome our newest Partner: The Sea People or Orang Laut Papua (their local... Read More →
Patrol Updates from Raja Ampat’s Marine Park Authority Mid to End of July, 2020 Updated by: Allan Fredrik Ramandey* & Nikka Gunadharma**
Conservation/Science
Hello everyone, we hope that this update finds you all safe and well. For some reasons, there... Read More →
Misool Foundation Quarterly Newsletter July 2020
Regional
Welcome to Misool Foundation’s July Newsletter: Happy World Rangers Day 2020 Ten Year Old... Read More →