By Rhett Ayers Butler For more than three decades, Mark Erdmann has worked where many only dream of diving—on the reefs and in the tangled mangroves of Indonesia’s farthest reaches. A marine biologist ...

Indonesia has suspended four nickel mining operations in Raja Ampat, a popular tourist destination renowned for diving and snorkelling. The decision was announced on Tuesday by Minister for Energy ...

Protests from environmental activists and church leaders have compelled the Indonesian government to halt nickel mining at an ecologically sensitive tropical marine hotspot in the Papua region. On ...

Jakarta (AsiaNews) – Indonesian Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia has ordered a temporary halt to nickel mining in Raja Ampat Regency, Southwest Papua Province, a place ...

Located off the northwestern tip of Indonesia’s West Papua Province and part of the famed Coral Triangle, Raja Ampat is not only the crown jewel of Indonesian diving, but it is also one of the most ...

On a pinch-me postcard-perfect day aboard a traditional timber Indonesian phinisi boat in remote West Papua, Lynn Lawrance is uncharacteristically nervous about her planned dive ahead. Australian-born ...

Papua Diving are the pioneers of sustainable tourism and diving in Raja Ampat, with award-winning, PADI Five Star Resorts.

1. Raja Ampat Islands, Indonesia Nestled in West Papua, Raja Ampat Islands have long been celebrated as the world’s best place to scuba dive. Surrounded by majestic karst landscapes, the marine life ...

Tourism threat: The Raja Ampat island chain in Indonesia. Covering a marine conservation area of roughly two million ha, Raja Ampat is a top destination for diving enthusiasts because of its ...

Papua Explorers Resort is considered the top Raja Ampat resort for both adventure enthusiasts and those seeking rejuvenation. Located in the south of Gam Island, exploring the fascinating Raja Ampat ...