Remote and wild, Indonesia’s Raja Ampat region has been considered sacred by locals for centuries. New coral conservation voyages offer a unique perspective on its islands and reefs.

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,” ...

The Raja Ampat islands are so remote that most Indonesians have never even heard of them. Excursions to this corner of the archipelago in eastern Indonesia, off the coast of Papua in Cendrawasih Bay, ...

In a new report, marine activists are demanding restoration efforts from nickel miners and the Indonesian government for ...

PIKIRAN RAKYAT - Raja Ampat, an island regency nestled off the western tip of Papua, emerges as a crown jewel in Indonesia's marine crown. Often referred to as the "Amazon of the Seas," Raja Ampat is ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

Gag Nikel was at first exempted but the government later suspended its operations, saying that possible environmental damage needed to be studied. The Indonesian government has allowed a nickel mining ...