RAJA AMPAT, Indonesia — Throughout time, explorers have combed the farthest reaches of the world for that one shot of discovering new life. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ...

I was sitting in a tender in total darkness in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, clutching a ceramic cup of coffee in the hope that the heat and caffeine would wake me up. I had come to Indonesia's ...

Welcome to Raja Ampat — an Indonesian archipelago made up of more than 1,500 islands and home to the richest marine biodiversity on Earth. For the next six weeks, we’ll explore untouched coral reefs, ...

Morning breaks gently in West Papua. After a breakfast of spicy curry and unfamiliar fruits, guests step onto a skiff loaded with paddleboards and dry bags, then skim across glassy waters toward ...

Why it matters: Indonesia’s vast geography and cultural diversity make it a dream for travelers seeking more than just typical tourist spots. Beyond Bali: Java offers volcanic landscapes and heritage ...

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 ...

A tourist takes pictures at the top of the Piaynemo Star Geosite Lake, Raja Ampat Regency, West Papua, Tuesday, October 26, 2021. The Raja Ampat Regency government has reopened marine tourism ...

Raja Ampat is the global epicentre of marine biodiversity – and the species count is still rising, thanks in large part to two scientists ... I’m at five metres, clutching a rock outcrop on the seabed ...

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - All nickel mining sites in the Raja Ampat region of West Papua have been officially sealed and placed under the supervision of environmental officials. The Minister of Environment, ...