Bird's Head Seascape Kaimana Archives

Administrator’s notes: Did you know that there are several species of Nutmeg? (I didn’t!) According to British anthropologist Roy Ellen, the “original” nutmeg species,...

Perdasus: A Special Regulation on Sustainable Development in West Papua by Susan Vulpas

25 Jan 2021

West Papua Governor signs the Sustainable Development Province Regulation Note: Late last year this regulation passed legal review and has finally been released to the public. We earlier posted...

MPA’s added to the BHS MPA network

12 Jan 2021

MPAs (Marine Protected Areas) are the heart and soul of the Bird’s Head Seascape. There are now 26, including 3 new ones, TCBFM (Traditional Community Based Fisheries Management) Bintuni,...

“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,...

“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...

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Bird’s Head Seascape Success Recognised!

08 Feb 2016

Birds Head Seascape Success Recognised! In a fitting way to end a productive year in the West Papua Bird’s Head Seascape (BHS), we’re pleased to share some good news! In the recent Coral Triangle...

Supporting Coastal Conservation and Community Development in Kaimana, Indonesia by valuing Blue Carbon by Jennifer Howard

01 Feb 2016

Supporting Coastal Conservation and Community Development in Kaimana, Indonesia by valuing Blue Carbon by Jennifer Howard What is blue carbon? Mangrove ecosystems provide a range of ecosystem...

Indonesia continues to draw the attention of the International BLUE CARBON community by Jennifer Howard

28 Dec 2015