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