Bird's Head Seascape initiatives Archives

The Reef-Guardian association, is a licensed German non-profit that aims to promote the protection of marine flora and fauna, with a focus on coral reefs. Its activities include environmental...

ReSharker Newsletter Issue 8

06 May 2026

ReSharker Issue 8 is now available to the public. The ReSharker is the newsletter and impact report of ReShark, an innovative, international collective of aquariums, NGOs, governments,...

Saving the Leopard Shark-Deep Sea Reporter w/ Dr. Mark Erdmann

21 Apr 2026

Administrator note: I recently became aware of Deep Sea Reporter. Their top-tier videos and reportage on ocean issues is world class. Check them out! Earlier this year a Deep Sea Reporter team...

The Sea People need your help, it takes less than a minute and at no cost…Please read this, thanks

11 Mar 2026

It will take longer to read this than it does to help! If you love Raja then you MUST do this!! The deadline for voting is March 16, so do it now. The Sea people-Orang Laut Papua is a...

ReSharker Issue 7

22 Jan 2026

ReSharker Issue 7 is now available to the public. The ReSharker is the newsletter and impact report of ReShark, an innovative, international collective of aquariums, NGOs, governments,...

A Thirteen Year Journey into the Lives of Indonesia’s Whale Sharks

30 Aug 2025

Administrator’s note: This original research study documents the population demographics and residency of the globally endangered whale shark (Rhincodon typus) within four key regions of...

“Sharks Didn’t Rebound – so Mark Erdmann is putting them back” by Rhett Butler (Mongabay)

24 Jul 2025

Administrator’s note: This article originally appeared in the Mongabay Newsletter. This comprehensive article covers the life and work or Dr. Mark Erdmann, formerly Vice President of...

Tensions and Grievances in Raja Ampat: a 3 part investigatory report by Deni Ghifari (JP*)

16 Jul 2025

Administrators note: This comprehensive post contains a re-cap of the introduction and 3 part investigatory report on Nickel Mining in Raja Ampat published recently in the Jakarta Post*. The...

Dr. Mark Erdmann becomes the Executive Director of ReShark and Shark Conservation Director at Re:wild

04 Jul 2025

Administrator’s Note: This post is shared with permission from ReShark. Click here to see the original post. Dr. Mark Erdmann is the Executive Director of ReShark, where he leads a global,...

Race to Mine Metals for EV Batteries Threatens Marine Paradise by *Victoria Gill (BBC)

19 Jun 2025

Administrator’s note: On June 10, 2025, Indonesia President, Prabowo Subianto, revoked 3 of 4 nickel mining permits in Raja Ampat. But the mining issue has not ended. Many locals feel...