Raja Ampat, home to 75% of the world's known stone corals, is considered the richest coral reef on Earth Image: Jason Suwandy/IUCN Photo Library/picture-alliance/dpa .
Raja Ampat itself is safe, presuming that you don't lie about your abilities as a scuba diver, or fall off a cliff while hiking. However, surrounding West Papua province (particularly on the mainland of Papua New Guinea island) can be hazardous due to civil strife between Indonesians and the island's indigenous people.
Raja Ampat is often referred to as the crown jewel of snorkeling. Its reefs, many of which have yet to be explored, are teeming with life big and small and are astonishingly vibrant. With over 1,766 fish species and counting, and more than 550 coral species, Raja Ampat is the most biodiverse marine environment in the world and a truly
Current sea temperature in Raja Ampat Islands. Water temperature in Raja Ampat Islands today is 29.8°C. Based on our historical data over a period of ten years, the warmest water in this day in Raja Ampat Islands was recorded in 2020 and was 30°C, and the coldest was recorded in 2009 at 29°C. Sea water temperature in Raja Ampat Islands is
Being a Raja Ampat Nature resort is not an accident, it is our choice, and we are happy to be involved in various activities to preserve Raja Ampat's environment and community. Sustainable Tourism is not a trend, it is a necessity, and at Biodiversity we are really conscious about it. We all must minimize any actions jeopardizing our planet.
What you should know. Despite Raja Ampat's beauty, its marine ecosystem remains fragile to human activities. Mongabay reported that a foreign cruise ship in 2017 damaged more than 18,000 square meters of coral reef in the archipelago — around 3.5 times the size of an American football field.. And Raja Ampat is still facing various environmental challenges.
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