Bird's Head Seascape Conservation Archives - Page 15 of 32

Welcome to Misool Foundation’s July Newsletter: Happy World Rangers Day 2020 Ten Year Old Luisa Interviews Misool Co-Founder, Marit Miners The Coconut Crabs of Batbitim Thank you to our...

Bird's Head Seascape, Conservation, Coral Triangle, ecology, education, endangered species, environment, illegal fishing, Indonesia, initiatives, Marine Protected Area, Misool, MPA, news, protected areas, raja ampat, sustainability, West Papua

Patrol Updates from Raja Ampat’s Marine Park Authority: Up to 16 July, 2020 by Nikka Gunadharma* & Allan Fredrik Ramandey**

23 Jul 2020

We’re back for some more updates from Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in Raja Ampat. Management work in the field conducted by the Raja Ampat’s Marine Park Authority***, though still restricted due...

Patrol Updates from Raja Ampat’s Marine Park Authority Per 30th of June, 2020 Updated by: Nikka Gunadharma* & Allan Fredrik Ramandey**

15 Jul 2020

From our last update in mid-June, 2020, the Raja Ampat’s Marine Park Authority keeps conducting regular patrols; one of few responsibilities that can still be implemented during the Covid-19...

Alex del Olmo: Introduction to a wonderful videographer

09 Jul 2020

Alex del Olmo was born and raised in Barcelona (Spain). He started diving at the age of 18 in the nearby Mediterranean sea, soon becoming a dive instructor and shortly thereafter an underwater...

Bird's Head Seascape, Conservation, Coral Triangle, ecology, education, environment, illegal fishing, Indonesia, initiatives, Marine Protected Area, MPA, news, protected areas, raja ampat, Science, sustainability, town meetings, West Papua

Patrol Updates from Raja Ampat’s Marine Park Authority by Nikka Gunadharma & Alfred Sen Johannes

22 Jun 2020

Patrol Updates from Raja Ampat’s Marine Park Authority to June 17, 202 From our last updates at the end of May, 2020, the Badan Layanan Umum Daerah Unit Pelaksana Teknis Daerah (BLUD UPTD)...

“The Coral Sings of Hope” by Katie Rose Gurkin

02 Jun 2020

Administrator’s note: “Katie Rose” Gurkin (full name: Katherine Rose Maurine Victoria Gurkin) is our god child. She and her parents recently traveled with us to Misool Eco...

“My job is better than yours: my experience in Raja Ampat” by Edgardo Ochoa

01 Jun 2020

Only a handful of people get to spend their workdays scuba diving in the most beautiful waters on the planet. As a Diving Safety Officer of Conservation International my responsibilities are more...

Bird's Head Seascape, Conservation, Coral Triangle, environment, illegal fishing, Indonesia, initiatives, Marine Protected Area, MPA, MPA Patrol Team, MPA Rangers, news, park rangers, protected areas, raja ampat, sustainability, West Papua

Viral Updates from Raja Ampat’s Marine Park Authority, Part 2 by Nikka Gunadharma

01 Jun 2020

Administrator’s note: I, like all of you, am concerned about what is happening regarding patrolling activities in the MPA’s during the Covid-shutdown. It’s comforting to know...

Bird's Head Seascape, Conservation, Coral Triangle, ecology, endangered species, environment, initiatives, Marine Protected Area, Misool, MPA, news, protected areas, raja ampat, scuba, sustainability, tourism, West Papua

Misool Foundation May 2020 Newsletter

14 May 2020

Misool Eco Resort may not be open but their Misool Foundation is still working for Raja. Highlights from their May 2020 Newsletter include: Poachers in the Misool Marine Reserve: Why Covid-19...

Bird's Head Seascape, Conservation, Coral Triangle, environment, illegal fishing, Indonesia, initiatives, Marine Protected Area, MPA, MPA Patrol Team, MPA Rangers, news, park rangers, protected areas, raja ampat, sustainability, West Papua

Viral Updates from Raja Ampat’s Marine Park Authority by Nikka Gunadharma

14 May 2020

Administrator’s note: I, like all of you, am concerned about what is happening regarding patrolling activities in the MPA’s during the Covid-shutdown. It’s comforting to know...