Bird's Head Seascape diving Archives

My first trip to BHS, more specifically, Raja Ampat was in 2006, not long after Gerald Allan had conducted his famous RAP (rapid assessment program) of the islands of West Papua. The excitement...

Patrol Updates from Raja Ampat’s Marine Park Authority November, 2020 Updated by: Allan Fredrik Ramandey* & Nikka Gunadharma**

15 Dec 2020

Dear readers, we are back to provide you with updates from the community-based patrol activities within the Raja Ampat Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) conducted in November, 2020. Jaga Laut – the...

“At the Heart of the Coral Triangle: Celebrating Biodiversity” by Alan J Powderham & Sancia van der Meij

30 Nov 2020

This magnificent volume, celebrating the Coral Triangle and its unprecedented biodiversity, is so much more than a “coffee table” book. It is due to be released (December 15)…just in time...

State of the Bird’s Head Seascape Marine Protected Area Network

18 Nov 2020

Compiled by: Fitryanti Pakiding, Dariani Matualage, Kezia Salosso, Purwanto, Indah Ratih Anggriyani, Awaludinnoer Ahmad, Dominic Andradi-Brown, Kelly Claborn, Matheus De Nardo, Laura Veverka,...

Guidebook on Cleanliness, Health, Safety & Environmental Sustainability Guidance for Indonesia’s Dive Industry Handbook

17 Nov 2020

Produced by the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy/the Tourism Ministry and the Creative Economy Agency of the Republic of Indonesia together with the Divers Alert Network (DAN) Indonesia....

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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***

17 Nov 2020

INDIGENOUS COMMUNITY STRENGTHEN NATURAL RESOURCES IN WAYAG WITH SASI AND CUSTOMARY REGULATION Reported by: Bertha Matatar* & Rens Lewerissa** Written by: Nikka Gunadharma*** The abundance of...

Patrol Updates from Raja Ampat’s Marine Park Authority; Up to October 31, 2020 Updated by: Allan Fredrik Ramandey* & Nikka Gunadharma**

16 Nov 2020

Patrol Updates from Raja Ampat’s Marine Park Authority October, 2020 Updated by: Allan Fredrik Ramandey* & Nikka Gunadharma** Hello everyone, we’re back with October’s update of Raja Ampat’s...

Raja Ampat Marine Park launches new websites

05 Nov 2020

The Raja Ampat Marine Park Authority recently launched its new website. The Marine Park Authority is responsible for managing the region. We have often been asked, “Where is the money...

Misool Foundation October 2020 Newsletter

26 Oct 2020

The folks at Misool Eco Resort may have had to close for tourism but that doesn’t mean they have shut down any of their conservation programs. In fact they are still winning awards and the...

Welcome our newest Partner: Jangkar-The Indonesian Liveaboard Association

14 Oct 2020

We are thrilled to announce our newest BHS Partner, Jangkar-The Indonesian Liveaboard Association. The Indonesian Liveaboard Association, legally registered as “Jangkar”, is an association...