Welcome to Raja Ampat — an Indonesian archipelago made up of more than 1,500 islands and home to the richest marine biodiversity on Earth. For the next six weeks, we’ll explore untouched coral reefs, ...

RAJA AMPAT, Indonesia — Throughout time, explorers have combed the farthest reaches of the world for that one shot of discovering new life. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ...

I was sitting in a tender in total darkness in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, clutching a ceramic cup of coffee in the hope that the heat and caffeine would wake me up. I had come to Indonesia's ...

Morning breaks gently in West Papua. After a breakfast of spicy curry and unfamiliar fruits, guests step onto a skiff loaded ...

For travelers managing complex international itineraries, the 2026 entry rules for Raja Ampat and Jiuzhaigou are no longer just about booking a flight—they require navigating updated permit systems, ...

On Sept. 27, UNESCO designated 26 new biosphere reserves, including Indonesia’s Raja Ampat, which is also recognized as a UNESCO Global Geopark; the two designations make it one of few places on Earth ...

Raja Ampat is the global epicentre of marine biodiversity – and the species count is still rising, thanks in large part to two scientists ... I’m at five metres, clutching a rock outcrop on the seabed ...

A tourist takes pictures at the top of the Piaynemo Star Geosite Lake, Raja Ampat Regency, West Papua, Tuesday, October 26, 2021. The Raja Ampat Regency government has reopened marine tourism ...

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - All nickel mining sites in the Raja Ampat region of West Papua have been officially sealed and placed under the supervision of environmental officials. The Minister of Environment, ...

The Indonesian archipelago of Raja Ampat has scarcely changed since spice traders passed this way in the 18th century. But as Maria Shollenbarger sails among its hidden coves on a traditional wooden ...