When most divers think about peak season in eastern Indonesia, they are drawn towards the dry months between October and May. However, there is breathtaking diving to be had in Raja Ampat even in the region’s windy, or low season. Some may see this season as a drawback, but June to August actually offers some of the richest, most atmospheric, and biodiverse diving of the year.
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.
If you know anything about diving or marine life, you probably will have heard of Raja Ampat. This archipelago off the coast of Indonesia’s West Papua province is at the heart of the coral triangle, one of Earth’s hotspots for marine life. In fact many scientists have identified Raja Ampat as a potential point of
If you are planning to visit Raja Ampat, you are most likely a nature lover. This means you probably want to do everything you can to help preserve the natural beauty and delicate ecosystem of the places you visit. With this in mind we’d like to talk about some of the simple things you can
Indonesia is the world’s largest archipelagic country with a vast marine area of 5.8 million square kilometres. Knowing this, it should come as no surprise that the fishing industry in Indonesia is massive, coming only 2nd in the world to China. Fishing and marine activities directly support at least 2.8 million households in Indonesia
