FediBoard TravelApr 27
Raja Ampat: “The Last Paradise On Earth” Is Home To Over 1,500 Islands Packed With Species Not Found Anywhere Else
https://www.iflscience.com/raja-ampat-the-last-paradise-on-earth-is-home-to-over-1500-islands-packed-with-species-not-found-anywhere-else-83260?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=Econopass%2Fmagazine%2FFLIPBOARD+EXCHANGE+FEED+%F0%9F%97%9E%EF%B8%8F
Here, birds of paradise live it up in the treetops, but it’s the immense biodiversity of the archipelago’s marine habitats that’ll really blow you …
#rajaampat #paradise #travel #islands
Marya The BeauTravelerApr 15

Raja Ampat's best reefs aren't near shore—this is how you reach them 🛥️🌊

Read more: https://flip.it/4FK1fy

#travel #southeastasia #asean #aseantravel #indonesia #papua #rajaampat #wanderlust

You're Sleeping on a Boat in Raja Ampat—But Waking Up at the Best Dive Sites in Indonesia

Raja Ampat's best reefs aren't near resorts. They're in remote zones like Misool and Wayag, reachable only by liveaboard. Compare the top 5 boats for …

thebeautraveler.com
Show thread고래Feb 21
다 이루었다 Manta #scuba #underwaterphotography #oceanlife #marinelife #RajaAmpat 🇮🇩🇰🇷
Melancong.myDec 3, 2025

Buat geng melancong yang minat diving atau snorkeling, Raja Ampat ni memang 'ultimate goal' lah.

Hidupan laut dia sangat meriah dan masih terpelihara. Tapi, selalu dengar cerita kos ke sana agak mahal, betul ke?

Haa, artikel ni akan jawab semua persoalan tu. Ada tips jimat dan cara susun jadual supaya korang puas hati.

Elok baca dan hadam dulu panduan ni sebelum korang terus beli tiket flight ke sana!

https://www.melancong.com.my/raja-ampat-panduan-lengkap-percutian/

#rajaampat #triprajaampat

Raja Ampat: Panduan Lengkap Percutian (2026) | Melancong.my

Bayangkan satu tempat di mana air lautnya lebih jernih daripada kristal, warnanya bertukar-tukar dari biru nilam ke hijau firus (turquoise), dan hidupan

[Percutian] | Melancong.my
Show threadearthlingNov 4, 2025

Kaleidoscope of Colour by Catherine Holmes, UK

‘#RajaAmpat, #Indonesia, is a magical destination where the colour, beauty, biodiversity and dense fish life can almost be an overload on the senses – a celebration of healthy reef life. I was lucky to find perfect conditions with clear water and schooling baitfish swirling among the canyons of a large coral bommie, adorned with verdant soft corals.'

#photography
#underwater
#CoralReef

DragofixOct 23, 2025

Nickel mining threatens Raja Ampat ecosystems, communities & conservation: Report https://news.mongabay.com/2025/10/nickel-mining-threatens-raja-ampat-ecosystems-communities-conservation-report/

#RajaAmpat #environment #ecosystem #ecosystems #conservation #mining #nickel

Nickel mining threatens Raja Ampat ecosystems, communities & conservation: Report

JAKARTA — In a new report, marine activists are demanding restoration efforts from nickel miners and the Indonesian government for affected areas of Raja Ampat while also urging authorities to enforce the ban on mineral extraction in coastal and small island regions. The recently published paper combines geospatial analysis with field evidence to reveal mounting […]

Mongabay Environmental News
DragofixSep 15, 2025

Indonesia reopens Raja Ampat nickel mine despite reef damage concerns https://news.mongabay.com/2025/09/indonesia-reopens-raja-ampat-nickel-mine-despite-reef-damage-concerns/

#Indonesia #RajaAmpat #environment #reef #mining

Indonesia reopens Raja Ampat nickel mine despite reef damage concerns

JAKARTA — The Indonesian government has allowed a controversial nickel mine to resume operating in the marine haven of Raja Ampat, despite a company-commissioned study finding the project has harmed the environment and community health in one of the world’s most biodiverse marine ecosystems. State-owned miner PT Gag Nikel resumed working on Sept. 3 on […]

Mongabay Environmental News
Helmut JacobJul 13, 2025

Interesting shore on the Island of #misool in #rajaampat #westpapua #indonesia

#photography #landscape #coast #landscapephotography

Chris MarsdenJun 15, 2025
Iqbal said this implies that mining on the island is fine as long as it doesn’t disrupt tourism activity. “Nearby, there’s Black Rock, one of the most renowned diving spots in #RajaAmpat. So these mining activities are not far from tourist areas; they are within the tourist zones themselves.”

RE: https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:nrepv6pvm5zcexreteqt4axg/post/3lrmqmfauwl25
Kriszta SatoriJun 15, 2025
#BBCNews - Race to mine metals for EV batteries threatens marine paradise
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0k36v50zvro #RajaAmpat
How a race for electric vehicles threatens a marine paradise

Photographs appear to show how nickel mining damaged one the world's most diverse marine environments