One of the only ways to explore Raja Ampat is in a phinisi. These Indonesian-built sailing ships are constructed in barefoot ...

An Indonesian diver dips below the waters off Batanta Island, one of the 1,500 islands that make up the archipelago of Raja Ampat, Indonesia. The islands, where the Indian and Pacific oceans meet, are ...

Raja Ampat is a string of four islands in the heart of Indonesia’s Coral Triangle, known as one of the most biodiverse marine regions on the planet. “[It] is a place where you can get lost in nature,” ...

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Glide above the unparalleled natural beauty of Raja Ampat, Indonesia, with this breathtaking drone video. Witness a true ...

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Raja Ampat, a famous archipelago in Indonesia's West Papua Province, has been recognized as a biosphere reserve. Among the 30 new UNESCO-designated biosphere reserves, Raja Ampat is considered the ...

Once abundant in the clear waters around Indonesia’s Raja Ampat islands, zebra sharks (Stegostoma tigrinum) were admired for their striking beauty. However, unregulated fishing in the 1990s and early ...

JAKARTA, Indonesia — One of Earth's most biodiverse marine regions is threatened by the expansion of nickel mining projects in Indonesia, according to a new report. Satellite analysis and ...

JAKARTA, Indonesia — The Indonesian government announced Tuesday they had suspended four nickel mining operations in Raja Ampat, one of the country’s top tourist destinations for diving and snorkeling ...