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Raja Ampat: A Marine Paradise Under Threat
Raja Ampat: A Marine Paradise Under Threat The Fragile Future of the World’s Most Pristine ReefsRaja Ampat, known as the “Crown Jewel of Marine Biodiversity,” is home to over 75%...
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Trouble in Paradise
Trouble in Paradise. In the biodiversity oasis of Raja Ampat, cyanobacteria pose a serious threat to the region’s abundant coral reefs. Is tourism to be blamed? “It would be heartbreaking...
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Raja Ampat, the last stronghold of healthy coral reefs
Raja Ampat, the last stronghold of healthy coral reefs: In this video, you can watch some of the efforts taking place in the Four Kings to maintain coral reefs healthy....
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Current World Wide Bleaching Event Affecting Raja Ampat and the Bird’s Head Seascape
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgQpD1Q03rM The unthinkable is happening. The current world wide bleaching event is affecting Raja Ampat. In the past few weeks (late December 2024 to early January 2025), some areas have...
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Some good news from the Four Kings
Some good news from the Four Kings: Over the last decade, manta ray populations increased significantly in Raja Ampat archipelago in Indonesia, highlighting the importance of long-term conservation and management...
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The New York Times just placed Raja Ampat at number 28, among the 52 Places to Go in 2025
The New York Times just placed Raja Ampat at number 28, among the 52 Places to Go in 2025. To learn more about this amazing archipelago, check out my book “Biodiversity...
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Resurfacing of a species: Recent leopard shark sightings in Raja Ampat
Here’s an interesting blog about the reintroduction of Indo-Pacific leopard (or zebra) sharks (Stegostoma tigrinum) to Raja Ampat waters. At one point, the population of this beautiful fish was estimated...
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“Understanding Conservation in Raja Ampat – Part 1: Mark Erdmann”
Check out the latest article by Don Silcock on ‘Understanding Conservation in Raja Ampat – Part 1: Mark Erdmann.’ In this article, Don describes the unparalleled role Dr. Mark Erdmann has played in...
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Discover “Biodiversity in Paradise” – A Journey Through Raja Ampat
https://youtu.be/Wv2rAR0vuxs Welcome to our blog, where we invite you to explore the beauty of Raja Ampat through the lens of Biodiversity in Paradise, the first book by Federico Prado. This...
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Indonesia ‘the most beautiful country in the world’ in 2022
Forbes named Indonesia the most beautiful country in the world in 2022, largely due to its stunning Raja Ampat Islands and other natural wonders. A recent study ranked the top...
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UNESCO names Raja Ampat a Global Geopark
Raja Ampat was just named a UNESCO Global Geopark thanks to its complex geology and extremely scenic landscapes. Yet another reason to visit the ‘Four Kings’ and grab a copy of...
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