JAKARTA — The Indonesian government has revoked four out of five nickel mining permits in the Raja Ampat archipelago following a public outcry over mining in one of the world’s most biodiverse marine ...

One of the only ways to explore Raja Ampat is in a phinisi. These Indonesian-built sailing ships are constructed in barefoot ...

JAKARTA, Indonesia — The Indonesian government announced Tuesday they had suspended four nickel mining operations in Raja Ampat, one of the country’s top tourist destinations for diving and snorkeling ...

Swan Hellenic has unveiled a series of diving expeditions that enrich four of its exclusive East Asia voyages, each exploring ...

JAKARTA, Indonesia — One of Earth's most biodiverse marine regions is threatened by the expansion of nickel mining projects in Indonesia, according to a new report. Satellite analysis and ...

Raja Ampat Regency has increased tourism charges for visitors to the marine destination in eastern Indonesia, citing the need ...

Nickel mining in Raja Ampat, Indonesia’s marine biodiversity sanctuary, highlights the deep contradictions in the global green transition. Despite legal protections, mining permits were issued in this ...

In one of the most remote corners of Indonesia, Strick and Fran go spearfishing—and find more than just dinner. A local ...

On Sept. 27, UNESCO designated 26 new biosphere reserves, including Indonesia’s Raja Ampat, which is also recognized as a UNESCO Global Geopark; the two designations make it one of few places on Earth ...

IT TOOK one plunge to realize that the long trip to get here—48 hours in all—had been worth it. Staring down into the water, I floated above a dizzying variety of corals: Some looked like giant, ...

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