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raja-ampat

Opinion 5 years ago

‘Underwater stealth bombers’ forced out of Raja Ampat

As the waters of Raja Ampat grow warmer due to climate change, the manta rays’ food source migrates to cooler regions.

News 5 years ago

Raja Ampat to reopen to domestic tourists this weekend

The destination is famous for its pristine greenish-blue waters and rich biodiversity.

Destinations 5 years ago

Search for birds of paradise in Indonesia, and you’ll find so much more

Long before COVID-19 sent us all indoors, I had dreamed of traveling by boat to West Papua and the Raja Ampat islands to discover the area’s pristine reefs, karst formations, and those bewitchingly colorful birds of paradise.

National 5 years ago

Residents surprised by unidentified cruise ship sailing Raja Ampat waters during travel restriction

Matius, a local resident of Mansuar Island in Raja Ampat regency, said the ship was seen cruising the waters between Mansuar and Batanta Island at around 11 a.m. local time on Monday.

News 5 years ago

Raja Ampat's Misool Eco Resort closes doors until September

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the secluded Misool Eco Resort in the West Papuan regency of Raja Ampat to shut its operations until Sept. 25.

Environment 6 years ago

Dangerous starfish species threatens coral reefs in Raja Ampat

Known for its venomous thorn-like spines, the crown-of-thorns starfish feeds on coral reefs, resulting in ecosystem destruction.

Destinations 6 years ago

Chasing hammerhead sharks in the Ring of Fire

Being an archipelagic nation, Indonesia has seas that hold many mysteries and among them is the recent emergence of scalloped hammerhead sharks in the mystical waters of Banda, Maluku.

Destinations 6 years ago

10 great reasons to visit West Papua

A destination not to miss to go island hopping, scuba diving, hiking or immersing yourself in the diverse tribal cultures West Papua is known for.

National 6 years ago

After 35 years, Raja Ampat villagers get 12-hour electricity

Thanks to PLN-supplied electricity, inhabitants of a backwater village in West Papua no longer need to travel a long way to buy diesel.

News 6 years ago

Boutique luxury cruise line to explore Raja Ampat, Komodo National Park

A former British navy vessel-turned cruise ship has been given a luxurious makeover and is to set sail for some of the most breathtaking waters of eastern Indonesia as its new mission.