The Photographers’ Wonderland that is Raja Ampat

The Photographers’ Wonderland that is Raja Ampat

Everyone knows that Raja Ampat is an amazing destination for scuba diving, but why is it such a mecca for underwater photographers? What are the forces at play that result in incredible diversity, amazing density of life and innumerable photographic...
The Allure and Fascination of Diving on Wrecks

The Allure and Fascination of Diving on Wrecks

What is it that we find so fascinating about wrecks? Is it the sense of wonder at witnessing a moment in history or the lure of encountering an abundance of marine life in and around a man-made structure? What destinations should I go to for the best wreck diving?...
West Papua: The King of Bio-Diversity

West Papua: The King of Bio-Diversity

The world of science has recently shown an extraordinary interest in the dive region of Raja Ampat in West Papua Province. Dive with blacktip reef sharks in Raja Ampat. Photo courtesy: Sea Safari Cruises While every dive destination claims to have great marine...
New Fish and Coral Species Found During Raja Ampat Expedition

New Fish and Coral Species Found During Raja Ampat Expedition

Some of the world’s most experienced tropical marine scientists, led by The Nature Conservancy, completed a 3 week expedition to the Indonesian islands of Raja Ampat, where they confirmed that the area contains the richest coral reefs in the world. Diving at...
Sangalaki – Diving’s Best Kept Secret?

Sangalaki – Diving’s Best Kept Secret?

In my aimless Southeast Asian wanderings up til now had brought me as far as Bali. What had previously been a journey of minority villages and contemplation of the horrors of war had, as I had progressed south, become a bit of a diving tour. Here I was, in the most...
Raja Ampat Marine Park: Crown Jewel of the Coral Triangle

Raja Ampat Marine Park: Crown Jewel of the Coral Triangle

The Raja Ampat, or Four Kings Archipelago encompasses more than 9.8 million acres of land and sea off the northwestern tip of Indonesia’s West Papua Province. A wobbegong in Raja Ampat. Photo courtesy: Solitude The area includes the 4 large islands of Waigeo, Batanta,...