Bird's Head Seascape tourism Archives

Photo caption: A Chinese foreign national (WNA) with the initials WS was proven to have violated the law in connection with illegal hunting in the waters of Piaynemo, Raja Ampat Regency,...

Misool Newsletter: Season 19 has begun!

22 Sep 2026

Misool Resort begins its 19th season with a bang with growth at every level! Read all about it in their newsletter. Highlights include: *Misool’s Big Five: not what you think! *Misool...

Bird's Head Seascape, Cenderawasih Bay, Coral Triangle, cruising, diving, Indonesia, raja ampat, scuba, snorkeling, tourism, triton bay, underwater photography, West Papua

Jangkar-The Indonesian Liveaboard Association, A Valuable Resource

17 Sep 2026

The Indonesian Liveaboard Association, legally registered as “Jangkar”, is an association representing the owners and employees of liveaboard vessels within Indonesian waters. The objective is to...

ReShark Ramblings #11 by Dr. Mark Erdmann

19 Aug 2026

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...

Bird's Head Seascape, Conservation, Coral Triangle, ecology, education, endangered species, environment, Epaulette Shark, Indonesia, initiatives, MPA, raja ampat, Southwest Papua, sustainability, tourism, walking shark

Tourism, climate puts Raja Ampat’s ‘walking shark’ under pressure

13 Jul 2026

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...

Introducing Terra Abadi Papua: Managing Raja Ampat’s “Growing Pains”

10 Jul 2026

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,...

Citizen Scientists and Manta Lovers: Call for Manta Photo IDs from the BHS

12 Jun 2026

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...

Bird's Head Seascape, Conservation, Coral Triangle, ecology, education, endangered species, environment, Indonesia, initiatives, Marine Protected Area, MPA, protected areas, raja ampat, Science, sustainability, tourism, West Papua

Introducing Reef-Guardian, their projects and “Tales of Mayalibit”

11 May 2026

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...

Bird's Head Seascape, Coral Triangle, diving, education, environment, Indonesia, news, raja ampat, scuba, tourism, West Papua

PADI Instructor Development Courses (IDCs) now available in Raja Ampat!

06 May 2026

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...

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...