Raja Ampat Archives — SEVENSEAS Media

Ecotourism in Raja Ampat—Defender or Destroyer of the World’s Richest Reefs?

October 2, 2018 Giacomo Abrusci, SEVENSEAS Media Editor-in-Chief Issue 42 - October 2018, Stories from the Sea, Sustainable Travel

by Chloe King Tourism is threatening Raja Ampat. On March 4, 2017, a British cruise ship ran aground on a coral reef in Raja Ampat, destroying more than 18,000 square …

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pigmy seahorse photo collage with other animals

Under the Waves with Karim Iliya for October 2018

October 2, 2018 Giacomo Abrusci, SEVENSEAS Media Editor-in-Chief Conservation Photography, Issue 42 - October 2018

This month’s feature: A pygmy seahorse hides amongst gorgonian sea fans in the deep waters of Raja Ampat, Indonesia Karim was published in National Geographic magazine for his humpback …

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Raja Ampat, the most colorful reefs of the world

May 10, 2017 Giacomo Abrusci, SEVENSEAS Media Editor-in-Chief Feature Destination, Issue 23 - April 1, Sustainable Travel

The Pindito West Papua, known locally as Irian Jaya, is a unique dive region. Probably the best known archipelago is “Raja Ampat” which roughly means “united kingdom”. The area has …

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Coral Reef Diversity Cenderawasih Bay West Papua Indonesia

Indonesia Underwater Photo Series

April 1, 2017 Giacomo Abrusci, SEVENSEAS Media Editor-in-Chief Conservation Photography, Feature Destination, Issue 23 - April 1, Sustainable Travel

Stunning photos from world renowned photographer and SEVENSEAS Media Board Member, Pete Oxford. For more like this visit peteoxford.com …

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