MPA’s added to the BHS MPA network
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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,... Read More →
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Natural History of Manta Rays in the Bird’s Head Seascape: A new study by Edy Setyawan, et al.
Natural history of manta rays in the Bird’s Head Seascape, Indonesia, with an analysis of the demography and spatial ecology of Mobula alfredi (Elasmobranchii: Mobulidae) by Edy Setyawan, Mark... Read More →
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“At the Heart of the Coral Triangle: Celebrating Biodiversity” by Alan J Powderham & Sancia van der Meij
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... Read More →
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State of the Bird’s Head Seascape Marine Protected Area Network
Compiled by: Fitryanti Pakiding, Dariani Matualage, Kezia Salosso, Purwanto, Indah Ratih Anggriyani, Awaludinnoer Ahmad, Dominic Andradi-Brown, Kelly Claborn, Matheus De Nardo, Laura Veverka,... Read More →
Patrol Updates from Raja Ampat’s Marine Park Authority; Up to October 31, 2020 Updated by: Allan Fredrik Ramandey* & Nikka Gunadharma**
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... Read More →
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Misool Foundation October 2020 Newsletter
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... Read More →
Patrol Updates from Raja Ampat’s Marine Authority-September 2020, Updated by: Allan Fredrik Ramandey* & Nikka Gunadharma**
Hello everyone, we’re back with more updates. It’s time for another whole month of September, when The Raja Ampat’s Marine Park Authority*** conducted a total of 49 patrols. In this month’s... Read More →
Patrol Updates from Raja Ampat’s Marine Park Authority-August 2020 Updated by: Allan Fredrik Ramandey* & Nikka Gunadharma**
Hello everyone, we hope that this update finds you all safe and well. It’s been a while since our last update in early August regarding the activity of the Raja Ampat’s Marine Park Authority***... Read More →
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BHS Manta ID Photo Contest…we have a winner! Congratulations to Doug Keim.
Despite the virus and the unfortunate cancellation of diving in Raja for the season, we have a contest winner. Congratulations to Doug Keim, who submitted 27 confirmed reef manta sightings!... Read More →
Child Aid Papua-High School by Maya Puspa Dewi/Child Aid Papua
Education in West-Papua Administrator’s note: While many of you sit at home wishing to be in Raja Ampat, the local’s daily life continues. What Child Aid Papua is doing will have a... Read More →