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Photo caption: A Chinese foreign national (WNA) with the initials WS was proven to have violated the law in connection with illegal hunting in the waters of Piaynemo, Raja Ampat Regency,...

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...

Bird's Head Seascape, Cenderawasih Bay, Coral Triangle, cruising, diving, Indonesia, raja ampat, scuba, snorkeling, tourism, triton bay, underwater photography, West Papua

Jangkar-The Indonesian Liveaboard Association, A Valuable Resource

17 Sep 2026

The Indonesian Liveaboard Association, legally registered as “Jangkar”, is an association representing the owners and employees of liveaboard vessels within Indonesian waters. The objective is to...

ReShark Ramblings #11 by Dr. Mark Erdmann

19 Aug 2026

The ReShark Ramblings’ blog is a compilation of recent ReShark activities created by its director Dr. Mark Erdmann. A few highlights from Ramblings #11 Re:wild and Bezos Earth Fund...

Bird's Head Seascape, Conservation, Coral Triangle, ecology, education, environment, Indonesia, initiatives, Marine Protected Area, MPA, protected areas, raja ampat, Science, Southwest Papua, sustainability

Indigenous Community School Development by USBA Institute w/ Terra Papua (English)

23 Jul 2026

Press Release: Announcing the USBA Institute and the Indigenous Cadre School July 20, 2026 Sorong, Southwest Papua, Indonesia Administrator’s note: Terra Abadi Papua (the management body of...

Bentang Laut Kepala Burung, Berita Terkini, Bird's Head Seascape, Indonesia, Papua Barat Daya, pendidikan

Sekolah Adat, Bangun Sistem Regenerasi Penjaga Raja Ampat USBA Institut: Siaran Pres (Bahasa)

23 Jul 2026

Siaran Pres: Sekolah Adat, Bangun Sistem Regenerasi Penjaga Raja Ampat Sorong, Papua Barat Daya, 20 Juli 2026 Catatan Administrator: Terra Abadi Papua (badan pengelola sistem pemerintahan Raja...

Bird's Head Seascape, Conservation, Coral Triangle, ecology, education, endangered species, environment, Epaulette Shark, Indonesia, initiatives, MPA, raja ampat, Southwest Papua, sustainability, tourism, walking shark

Tourism, climate puts Raja Ampat’s ‘walking shark’ under pressure

13 Jul 2026

Vidya Pinandhita (The Jakarta Post 2026/06/27) The shallow coastal waters of the Raja Ampat archipelago in Southwest Papua are home to the population of the shark (Hemiscyllium freycineti), one...

Introducing Terra Abadi Papua: Managing Raja Ampat’s “Growing Pains”

10 Jul 2026

THIS MAY BE THE MOST IMPORTANT POST I HAVE EVER MADE! Administrator’s note: As many of you are aware Raja Ampat is experiencing “growing pains”. Issues like overcrowding,...

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 –...

Raja Ampat’s Walking Shark Population Records the World’s Highest Density: Evidence for the Critical Role of Coral Reef Habitat Protection by Edy Setyawan, et al.

29 Jun 2026

PRESS RELEASE Raja Ampat’s Walking Shark Population Records the World’s Highest Density: Evidence for the Critical Role of Coral Reef Habitat Protection WAISAI, Raja Ampat, June 24,...