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Arborek Island is a small and picturesque island in the Raja Ampat archipelago, part of the West Papua province in Indonesia. Raja Ampat is known for its

Raja Ampat is a renowned diving destination located in Indonesia. It is known for its stunning marine biodiversity and is home to various marine life,

A year cruising Indonesia is a chance to explore deserted islands and unforgettable underwater life for Catherine Lawson

Being an underwater photographer for the last nine years or so, I am always on the lookout for that next “ultimate” photography destination. A place where photography just comes easy and the memory cards fill quickly. A place with so many photography opportunities, you’re constantly deciding which shot to process next. One place that would […]

It had taken a while to get back into big dive-trips after the pandemic, but JOHN LIDDIARD recently returned from Raja Ampat in Indonesia, where a

Ocean-dwelling sharks and rays, including the majestic reef manta ray (Mobula alfredi), have declined globally by an estimated 71% since 1970 due to fishing. But a new study of reef manta rays in eastern Indonesia’s Raja Ampat archipelago, combined with an exciting discovery from Komodo National Park further west earlier this year, suggests reef mantas […]

Located in Indonesia’s West Papua province, Raja Ampat, the ‘Four Kings’, is an archipelago comprising as many as 1,600 small