Tag: Raja Ampat
Raja Ampat 2012: Wrapping Up
Written by Jake Cohen | November 14th, 2012
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The 2012 Raja Ampat coral reef monitoring trip is coming to a close. Our scientists reflect on an epic trip and what it means for the future of the region.
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.
Raja Ampat 2012: Gone Fish Finding
Written by Jake Cohen | November 8th, 2012
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Spotted Eagle Rays, Bumphead Parrotfish, even a Tasselled Wobbegong — our team has spotted them all. Learn more about the exotic fish that call Raja Ampat home.
Raja Ampat 2012: Bleaching Bad
Written by Jake Cohen | November 5th, 2012
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How are Raja Ampat’s reefs coping with warmer weather? Our scientists look for bleaching and ponder what the future holds for the region’s beautiful waters.
Raja Ampat 2012: Swimming with Ocean Nomads
Written by Jake Cohen | November 2nd, 2012
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The team is encountering sea turtles galore! Read about their diving experiences with some of the ocean’s most vulnerable nomads.
Raja Ampat 2012: Innovative Approaches to Marine Conservation
Written by Jake Cohen | October 31st, 2012
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Learn how an agreement between local communities and Sea Sanctuaries Trust is protecting some of the most famous and popular reefs for divers that visit Raja Ampat.
Raja Ampat 2012: Checking Up on Reefs
Written by Jake Cohen | October 31st, 2012
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How resilient are the corals of Raja Ampat? And what does that mean for reefs the world over? Our team investigates.
Raja Ampat 2012: Swimming with the Sharks
Written by Jake Cohen | October 28th, 2012
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The Raja Ampat team is surrounded by sharks! But that’s a good thing — let our own fish expert Purwanto explain why.
Raja Ampat 2012: Exploring the Mayalibit Bay Barrier Reef
Written by Jake Cohen | October 26th, 2012
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The Raja Ampat team reaches an important dive site and conducts an early test of the strength of local marine protected areas.
Raja Ampat 2012: Manta Towing and More Along the Equator
Written by Jake Cohen | October 25th, 2012
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What’s manta towing? And how are reefs outside of Raja Ampat’s protected areas doing? Find out from the Conservancy’s Sangeeta Mangubhai as the trip continues.
