Posted on 26 October 2017
Raja Ampat off the coast of West Papua is one of the richest areas for marine diversity in the world. Because of this it is of the utmost importance to keep this area’s ecosystem healthy. While diving in Raja Ampat you will have an amazing opportunity to see species found nowhere else in the world. But it’s vital to be aware of eco-friendly diving practices. (more…)
Posted on 13 October 2017
In 2001 the first comprehensive scientific survey of Raja Ampat was conducted by Conservation International. This record-breaking census recorded almost 1,000 species of tropical fish, some previously unrecorded anywhere in the world. If you are a diver or marine photographer and this doesn’t make you want to jump on a plane to Indonesia right now, I don’t know what will. (more…)
Posted on 21 September 2017
Posted on 07 July 2017
Many questions if wonders like Raja Ampat may be the last piece of paradise that could be found on Earth. If it is, then Raja Ampat has got to be on your bucket list. The intriguing undersea exploration in Raja Ampat has made it one of fascinating diving destinations for divers and scuba enthusiasts around the world. Raja Ampat islands are exactly for those who are curious about the rich underwater world and do not mind the expedition. Lying just off of Indonesia’s West Papua province are the “Four Kings” (Raja Ampat): the islands of Waigeo, Salawati, Batanta, and Misool.
Posted on 20 June 2017
Diving is an enjoyable sport and hobby. However, it’s also a high-risk activity, therefore one should take precaution before and while diving. Here are some important things to note if you choose to go diving in Raja Ampat.
When diving in Raja Ampat, all divers should know that there is no reliable hyperbaric chamber in Papua. As such, should you experience decompression sickness, you will have to be evacuated to Manado or Bali. So before you get to that point, you will need to plan your dives as non-decompression dives as well as manage your dive profile very carefully during your trip. It’s also very important that you show recognizable proof of proper training and certification by an international body, and be physically fit before diving. More often than not, the divemaster will also carry out a quick assessment prior to going on the dive. (more…)
