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 ...

JAKARTA — Even as UNESCO hails Raja Ampat as a global conservation model, nickel mining threatens to carve up its forests and coral reefs. On Sept. 27, UNESCO designated 26 new biosphere reserves ...

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Manta rays and sharks have survived for millions of years by navigating dynamic oceans.

JAKARTA — In a new report, marine activists are demanding restoration efforts from nickel miners and the Indonesian government for affected areas of Raja Ampat while also urging authorities to enforce ...

A nation of 17,000 islands and more than 70 languages, Indonesia spans three time zones and is home to nearly 150 active volcanoes. Its wildlife is diverse too, representing South-East Asia and ...

Kampung Mutus is a fishing village on the Raja Ampat islands, in the eastern part of Indonesia. The village is famous for fish farming. The village was started in 1989 by a man of Chinese descent, ...

Nickel mining in Raja Ampat, Indonesia’s marine biodiversity sanctuary, highlights the deep contradictions in the global green transition. Despite legal protections, mining permits were issued in this ...

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 ...