Raja Ampat is one of the most biodiverse marine regions on the planet, and one that many people want to visit. However, the balance of tourism and sustainability can be a difficult one to manage. As tourism grows, the long-term preservation of Raja Ampat depends heavily on the people of the archipelago who have called these islands home for generations.
At the end of September 2025 Raja Ampat became one of the newly designated UNESCO Biospheres, adding to its Global Geopark status from 2023. There are Biospheres all over the world where not only nature is protected, but also the local communities are assisted in sustainable development.
Raja Ampat is celebrated as one of the world’s marine biodiversity epicentres, with researchers, scientists, and divers traveling from all over the world to study and enjoy it. Recently, it wasn’t the incredible seascapes in the news, but island landscapes being destroyed by the expansion of nickel mines threatening this ecological treasure.
Raja Ampat is a diver’s paradise renowned for its breathtaking biodiversity and stunning underwater landscapes. With over 1,500 species of fish and 600 types of coral, this Indonesian archipelago is a hotspot for marine life enthusiasts. However, diving and snorkeling in Raja Ampat come with the responsibility to protect these fragile ecosystems.
Are you interested in exploring marine biology in one of the world’s most biodiverse regions? Papua Paradise Eco Resort is excited to present a unique opportunity to learn from the esteemed marine biologist Stephan Moldzio through a series of four 2-day workshops over two weeks. The first of the workshops will be held on May
