Tag: Misool
Raja Ampat 2012: Meet the Team
Written by Jake Cohen | November 14th, 2012
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Meet Naftali and Wahab, two locals who gave up harmful fishing practices to make a difference for their Raja Ampat communities.
Nature Brains: Environmental Education Pays Off for MPAs
Written by Darci Palmquist | March 27th, 2012
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What’s the price of a good marine education? Turns out it’s just $24/year, according to a new study by Nature Conservancy scientists.
Expedition to the Raja Ampat Islands: The Journey Home
Written by Joanne Wilson | December 2nd, 2011
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Jo and Sangeeta reflect on a tiring and inspiring journey to the Raja Ampat Islands, where the team’s research will help protect both nature and people.
Expedition to the Raja Ampat Islands: Diving Daram
Written by Joanne Wilson | December 1st, 2011
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In the farthest-flung corner of Raja Ampat, the dive team is encountering both shark finners and thriving populations of sea turtles. Join the adventure!
Expedition to the Raja Ampat Islands: Gearing Up
Written by Joanne Wilson | December 1st, 2011
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Find out how the dive team is able to write notes with a pencil while under water and why they aren’t just using toothpaste for brushing their teeth.
Expedition to the Raja Ampat Islands: The Heat Is On
Written by Joanne Wilson | November 29th, 2011
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For those who think temperature ain’t nothing but a number, think again: warmer weather is having a profound impact on coral reefs.
Expedition to the Raja Ampat Islands: Innovative Approaches to Marine Conservation
Written by Joanne Wilson | November 28th, 2011
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Learn how ecotourism is behind one of the most important marine conservation achievements in Indonesia.
Expedition to the Raja Ampat Islands: Coral Galore
Written by Joanne Wilson | November 27th, 2011
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Raja Ampat is home to more than 550 species of coral. It’s a wonder to behold — but a hassle to catalog. Learn how the team is tackling a Herculean task.
Expedition to the Raja Ampat Islands: Where Have the Giant Clams Gone?
Written by Joanne Wilson | November 23rd, 2011
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Meet the expedition’s Community Monitoring Assistants, learn about their past careers and join the search for underwater invertebrates.
Expedition to the Raja Ampat Islands: The Long and Short of Reef Health Monitoring
Written by Joanne Wilson | November 22nd, 2011
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The expedition team has been encountering some exotic species. Join them as they examine a gigantic fish ball!
