#rajaampat — Public Fediverse posts

Arborek is renowned for great diving & manta rays... & maybe in future for the Arborek Resolution of solidarity among 20 island communities re extractive industries, & the Arborek Declaration of global indigenous rights & insights. 🧵 1/2
https://news.mongabay.com/2026/09/in-indonesia-20-indigenous-subtribes-seek-common-ground-amid-mining-divisions

#Arborek #RajaAmpat #Papua #diving #manta #extractive #nickel #mining #indigenous

Kaleidoscope of Colour by Catherine Holmes, UK

‘#RajaAmpat, #Indonesia, is a magical destination where the colour, beauty, biodiversity and dense fish life can almost be an overload on the senses – a celebration of healthy reef life. I was lucky to find perfect conditions with clear water and schooling baitfish swirling among the canyons of a large coral bommie, adorned with verdant soft corals.'

#photography
#underwater
#CoralReef

Nickel mining threatens Raja Ampat ecosystems, communities & conservation: Report https://news.mongabay.com/2025/10/nickel-mining-threatens-raja-ampat-ecosystems-communities-conservation-report/

#RajaAmpat #environment #ecosystem #ecosystems #conservation #mining #nickel

Indonesia reopens Raja Ampat nickel mine despite reef damage concerns https://news.mongabay.com/2025/09/indonesia-reopens-raja-ampat-nickel-mine-despite-reef-damage-concerns/

#Indonesia #RajaAmpat #environment #reef #mining

#BBCNews - Race to mine metals for EV batteries threatens marine paradise
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0k36v50zvro #RajaAmpat

Indonesia halts most nickel mining in Raja Ampat, but allows one controversial permit https://news.mongabay.com/2025/06/indonesia-halts-most-nickel-mining-in-raja-ampat-but-allows-one-controversial-permit/

No respite for Indonesia’s Raja Ampat as nickel companies sue to revive mines https://news.mongabay.com/2025/06/no-respite-for-indonesias-raja-ampat-as-nickel-companies-sue-to-revive-mines/

#Indonesia #RajaAmpat #environment #nickel #mining

With bright white sand beaches and crystal-clear waters, Raja Ampat is a gorgeous Indonesian archipelago perfect for beach lovers and adventurers.

https://frayedpassport.com/the-best-beaches-islands-adventure-activities-in-raja-ampat-indonesia/

#rajaampat #beach #beaches #beachvacation #vacation #travel #beautiful #beautifulplaces #beautifuldestinations #indonesia #travelindonesia #indonesiatravel #asiatravel #wanderlust #inspiration

Finally prepping for tomorrow’s work day in #RajaAmpat Indonesia. #onassignment for #NationalGeographic #environment #reporting #journalism