ReShark Ramblings #11 by Dr. Mark Erdmann
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The ReShark Ramblings’ blog is a compilation of recent ReShark activities created by its director Dr. Mark Erdmann. A few highlights from Ramblings #11 Re:wild and Bezos Earth Fund... Read More →
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Tourism, climate puts Raja Ampat’s ‘walking shark’ under pressure
Vidya Pinandhita (The Jakarta Post 2026/06/27) The shallow coastal waters of the Raja Ampat archipelago in Southwest Papua are home to the population of the shark (Hemiscyllium freycineti), one... Read More →
Introducing Terra Abadi Papua: Managing Raja Ampat’s “Growing Pains”
THIS MAY BE THE MOST IMPORTANT POST I HAVE EVER MADE! Administrator’s note: As many of you are aware Raja Ampat is experiencing “growing pains”. Issues like overcrowding,... Read More →
Bird's Head Seascape, Cenderawasih Bay, Coral Triangle, diving, ecology, education, endangered species, environment, Indonesia, Manta Ray, Marine Protected Area, Misool, MPA, photography, protected areas, raja ampat, Science, scuba, snorkeling, tourism, triton bay, underwater photography, West Papua
Citizen Scientists and Manta Lovers: Call for Manta Photo IDs from the BHS
Administrator’s note: We are proud to be a long-time partner of Elasmobranch Institute Indonesia (EI), whose mission is to advance the understanding, conservation, and sustainable... Read More →
Introducing Reef-Guardian, their projects and “Tales of Mayalibit”
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... Read More →
PADI Instructor Development Courses (IDCs) now available in Raja Ampat!
My how the times have changed! In 2002, when I first visited Raja Ampat, tourism infrastructure was minimal; other than the occasional seasonal liveaboard and a single land-based facility, it was... Read More →
Bird's Head Seascape, Conservation, Coral Triangle, diversity, diving, ecology, education, endangered species, environment, illegal fishing, Indonesia, initiatives, Leopard shark, Marine Protected Area, Misool, MPA, protected areas, raja ampat, Science, scuba, shark, snorkeling, sustainability, tourism, underwater photography, West Papua, Zebra shark
Saving the Leopard Shark-Deep Sea Reporter w/ Dr. Mark Erdmann
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... Read More →
Bird's Head Seascape, Conservation, coral restoration, Coral Triangle, diversity, diving, ecology, education, endangered species, environment, Indonesia, initiatives, Marine Protected Area, MPA, protected areas, raja ampat, Science, scuba, snorkeling, sustainability, tourism, underwater photography, West Papua
The Sea People need your help, it takes less than a minute and at no cost…Please read this, thanks
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... Read More →
Meet Demianus Wasage and get more out of your visit to the Bird’s Head-Watch the Video!
Demianus (Demi) Wasage is your key to unlocking the wilds of Papua. His company, Trek Papua, can take you to places you can’t even imagine still exist today. Demi is a very different kind... Read More →
Visting Raja Ampat? Have Questions? Stay Raja Ampat can help!
I was blessed. I first experienced Raja Ampat in 2002, long before it was the “go to” spot! At that time there were not many options for the traveler. A single “resort”... Read More →