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 →
We are thrilled to announce our newest BHS Partner, Jangkar-The Indonesian Liveaboard Association. The Indonesian Liveaboard Association, legally registered as “Jangkar”, is an association... Read More →
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 →
Alex del Olmo was born and raised in Barcelona (Spain). He started diving at the age of 18 in the nearby Mediterranean sea, soon becoming a dive instructor and shortly thereafter an underwater... Read More →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Administrators note: While the virus wind rages none of us are able to do what we love…dive in Raja Ampat! While we are away, and all social distancing, we thought it would be inspiring to... Read More →
Author’s note: While the virus rages, I have been working on updating the reef manta database and we now nearly 1400 different individuals and the numbers keep increasing and increasing…... Read More →
Administrator’s note: Sadly while the virus rages no one is traveling to Raja or the Bird’s Head. But that doesn’t mean the area has been abandoned, especially at the resorts.... Read More →