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Teamwork: Oceanic Society and The Sea People

20 Oct 2026
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We are proud and excited to announced that the Raja Ampat based NGO (Yayasan) The SEA People (Orang Laut Papua) has been approved for an Expedition Impact Program Conservation Grant funded by the...
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Update: Chinese Diver Accused of Killing and Eating an Endangered Species from Kompas.com

23 Sep 2026
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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,...
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Misool Newsletter: Season 19 has begun!

22 Sep 2026
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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...
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Jangkar-The Indonesian Liveaboard Association, A Valuable Resource

17 Sep 2026
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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...
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ReShark Ramblings #11 by Dr. Mark Erdmann

19 Aug 2026
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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...
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Tourism, climate puts Raja Ampat’s ‘walking shark’ under pressure

13 Jul 2026
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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...
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Introducing Terra Abadi Papua: Managing Raja Ampat’s “Growing Pains”

10 Jul 2026
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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,...
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Citizen Scientists and Manta Lovers: Call for Manta Photo IDs from the BHS

12 Jun 2026
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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...
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Introducing Reef-Guardian, their projects and “Tales of Mayalibit”

11 May 2026
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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...
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PADI Instructor Development Courses (IDCs) now available in Raja Ampat!

06 May 2026
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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...
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