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,
An archipelago spanning over forty thousand square kilometers and made up of about one thousand five hundred tiny islands, many of which are uninhabited, Raja Ampat is one of Indonesia’s most popular tourist destinations. The name Raja Ampat, which means “The Four Kings”, comes from a local myth that tells a story of a woman
Sorong in West Papua is the gateway to Raja Ampat Islands Sorong, located in West Papua, is the gateway to Indonesia’s Raja Ampat Islands. That is probably going to be your first thought when you arrive in Sorong. Aside from being the biggest town in Raja Ampat, it is also the main base for the
If you are a diving enthusiast, it is highly likely that you have been to Indonesia. If not, then this must be on your must-visit diving destinations. Of the hundreds of diving locations in the country, Raja Ampat holds a prominent position because it has been classified as the most bio-diverse marine region in the
Among the most prominent diving destinations in Indonesia is Raja Ampat or Four Kings. The archipelago located in West Papua province boasts over 1,500 islands and is part of the famous Coral Triangle which is renowned for its diverse range of species.
