Happy Birthday-Selamat Ulang Tahun to ReShark, they just turned five!  But despite being so young their impact is already huge. The report, “5 Years of Impact” reflects on ReShark’s first five years and their evolution from an ambitious vision to a dynamic force in shark and ray conservation. It all began in Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia with their first initiative, the... Read More →

Administrator’s note: This article appeared in Undercurrent magazine (06/2025).  It was adapted from the article in Forbes online entitled How Protected Marine Areas Could Bring $2.7 Billion To Scuba Tourism, by Emese Maczko. The Scuba Diving Industry Scuba Diving is driving a multi-billion-dollar industry, with over 50.7 million dives happening globally each year. The latest research... Read More →

We all know about the beauty and diversity of Raja Ampat, but all is not well in the area.  If you have been following this website or any number of social media channels you know Raja is presently suffering from numerous factors. 1. The largest world-wide coral bleaching event in history has hit central Raja and the Dampier Strait region, especially hard. 2. While Raja has become…a,... Read More →