“The Coral Sings of Hope” by Katie Rose Gurkin
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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... Read More →
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“My job is better than yours: my experience in Raja Ampat” by Edgardo Ochoa
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... Read More →
Viral Updates from Raja Ampat’s Marine Park Authority, Part 2 by Nikka Gunadharma
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... Read More →
Misool Foundation May 2020 Newsletter
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... Read More →
Viral Updates from Raja Ampat’s Marine Park Authority by Nikka Gunadharma
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... Read More →
100 Dives in Raja, Part 2 (liveaboard based) by Alex Mustard
Administrator’s note: Alex has been a friend and contributor to the BHS site since first visiting the region in 2006. He recently returned from two trips: one land-based, which gave him a... Read More →
100 Dives in Raja Ampat, Part 1 (land-based) by Alex Mustard
Administrator’s note: Alex has been a friend and contributor to the BHS site since first visiting the region in 2006. He recently returned from two trips: one land-based, which gave him a... Read More →
Bird's Head Seascape, Cenderawasih Bay, Conservation, Coral Triangle, diversity, diving, ecology, education, endangered species, environment, Indonesia, Marine Protected Area, MPA, photography, protected areas, raja ampat, Science, scuba, shark, triton bay, underwater photography, West Papua, whale shark
Quotes from Dr. Richard Smith’s “The World Beneath: The Life and Times of Unknown Sea Creatures and Coral Reefs”
Administrator’s note: Many of you may be familiar with Dr. Smith’s recurrent contributions to the website, including his series “Natural History Notes”, which he kindly... Read More →
THE FIRST COMMUNITY LIBRARY IN YENBESER VILLAGE HAS OPENED
CHILDREN AND ADULTS ENTHUSIASTICALLY PARTICIPATED IN THE CELEBRATION OF THIS EVENT THE COLLECTION OF BOOKS WAS CARRIED OUT WHILE THE LIBRARY BUILDING WAS BEING CONSTRUCTED Raja Ampat,... Read More →
ONE MORE SUCCESSFUL HEALTH PROGRAM IN RAJA AMPAT
FRIWEN VILLAGERS RECEIVE THE MUCH-NEEDED FREE PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL SUPPORT 3rd HEALTH PROGRAM REACHING WIDER AREAS, THE SATISFACTION OF AN ACCOMPLISHED MISSION Raja Ampat, Indonesia. February,... Read More →