This is Raja Ampat (4k) - dive into the dream of biodiversity
Breathtaking dives in Raja Ampat, West Papua, Kri Island, Indonesian coral reefs. As part of Coral Triangle Raja Ampat in West Papua has the highest biodiversity and the most colorful reefs on the planet, around 75% of the world’s coral species live here.
The size, maturity and healthiness of corals in this region is insane! A large part of the marine life in Raja Ampat is protected by 7 Marine Protected Areas (MPA's).
Raja Ampat is an archipelago of over 1500 small islands, including the four main islands of: Misool, Salawati, Batanta and Waigeo.
We started our trip in Amsterdam (The Netherlands), 2 flight transfers, 2 boat transfers and +30 hours later we arrived at Kri Island at Kri Eco Resort + Papua Diving for 10 days. Together with my daughter, Isabelle, we made 22 dives at the most beautiful dive sites there are.
All the dive sites are 5-25 minutes from Kri Island: Kri Eco Jetty, Chicken Bay, Mikes Point (!!), Blue Magic, Sardines, Sapokren Jetty, Melissa’s Garden (!!), Chicken Reef, Sorido Wall, Friwenbonda, Citrus Reef, Cape Kri and a lot more!
We stayed on Kri Island, at Kri Eco Resort. Kri Eco Resort is located in the center of the Raja Ampat Marine park at Kri Island. Papua Diving provides guided dives for Kri Eco Resort and (sister resort) Sorido Bay Resort. The local Papuan dive guides of Papua Diving are the best experienced dive guides in Raja Ampat.
Raja Ampat has more than 1000 species of fish, 540 species of coral and 700 species of mollusk. Predatory fish such as Barracudas, Blacktip Reef Sharks and Whitetip Reef Sharks are fully present. Large Oceanic Manta rays are attracted to the rich plankton waters. Schools of fish are everywhere and sometimes a bait ball can be seen. Beside the beauty marinelife the Kri’s forests are rich in birdlife and reptiles.
A special part of the marine park are the Mangroves at Hidden Bay (6:06), they offer critical nursing environments for juveniles of fish species. World's largest amount of mangrove coverage can be found in Indonesia. The Mangroves where one of the highlight’s of this trip!
During our stay we made excursions to Fam Islands, Hidden Bay and The Passage, they are the very definition of paradise.
- (7:00) Fam Islands are a group of islands in the Raja Ampat Archipelago. White limestone cliffs plunge into the sea. Ultramarine blue lagoons are nestled next to monumental pinnacles and untouched beaches.
- (6:06) Hidden Bay has a mangrove system of clear mirror-still blue water, where soft corals grow on the roots of mangrove trees. Rising above the foliage hornbills and parrots swoop between the trees. Hidden Bay is a complex network of interconnected water channels and lakes.
- (7:23) The Passage lies between the island of Gam and Waigeo. It can be described as river flowing between the two islands. The nutrient rich waters that are drawn through by the tides feed a vast wealth of marine biodiversity. Above water the sheer limestone cliffs make this a place excessively beautiful.
Places like this are sensitive to climate change. It's frightening to see how many people close their eyes for climate change. Climate change and a decrease of biodiversity are caused by overpopulation. Overpopulation is the main cause of most urgent problems in the world.
This film is the result of around 20 hours of 4k video footage and a few months editing. Shot in May / June 2019.
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RAJA AMPAT︱THE BOUNTIFUL KINGDOM︱WEST PAPUA - INDO PACIFIC OCEAN BEST DIVING︱4K VIDEO
Raja Ampat aka the Four Kings is part of the Coral Triangle which contains the richest marine biodiversity on earth. First class diving with so much variety and density of marine life that you get dizzy looking in every direction
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North Sulawesi to Raja Raja Ampat Diving Safari
Experience the best of Indonesia overland and underwater on our 15-day dive and wilderness safari through North Sulawesi and the fabled Raja Ampat. Traveling through these iconic areas the highlights should include encounters with manta rays and turtles, exploring some of the richest reefs found anywhere on the planet, unique critters, and remote dive sites backdropped by stunning scenery. En-route you'll take time to explore topside wonders from visiting volcano peaks to jungle trekking and beach time on idyllic islands far from civilization.
You'll be based from 3 different resorts split between Northern Sulawesi and Western Papua (Raja Ampat). Whilst no two days will be the same, our diving days usually involve two-morning dives and an afternoon dive, with the option of night or sunset dives, as well as a variety of land tours included over the 2 weeks.
RAJA AMPAT DIVING | Best of West Papua, Indonesia 4k
5 months of amazing diving in the World's most biodiverse reefs.
Hundreds of hours spent underwater capturing the essence of another remarkable season in Raja Ampat, Indonesia.
Filmed and edited by Marcelo Johan Ogata
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Misool Magic - Raja Ampat Liveaboard, Scuba Diving Indonesia
This is Raja Ampat, and within this huge archipelago (that’s the same size as Switzerland!) is an area called Misool. And it is absolutely magic!
Raja Ampat is a collection of islands in the west Papua province of Indonesia. It is very remote and the South Island of raja Ampat is Misool and is even more remote. This scuba diving trip here is onboard the Benetta which is a traditional wooden Phinisi boat. All hand crafted out of wood by master Indonesian craftsman.
The scuba diving here in Raja Ampat is absolutely epic.
I don’t think I’ve ever experienced such incredible diving. Period.
The magic of Misool is that it is a protected zone that’s patrolled by rangers. All thanks to Misool Eco resort and foundation which made arrangements with the local village to protect the area.
This means it is literally fish soup!
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Raja Ampat Diving | Indonesia | 2019
Located off the western tip of New Guinea, in Indonesia, the Raja Ampat islands are covered in tropical green jungles and surrounded by brilliant blue waters.
Although remote, sparsely populated, and still relatively undiscovered by tourists, Raja Ampat Islands are considered to be ones of Indonesia’s most idyllic diving destinations.
We’ve been dreaming about visiting Raja Ampat since our first visit to Indonesia back in 2015 and were so lucky to have finally had a chance to dive in this remote part of the world earlier this year!
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E01 | Is Diving in Halmahera better than Raja Ampat?
Halmahera, in the Maluku province, Indonesia, is a hidden gem for scuba diving: abundant marine life, healthy coral reef, good visibility, lots of reef sharks, mantas, rare macro critters!
Some people even said that THIS place is the the new Raja Ampat...but is it?
Is diving in Halmahera better than diving in Raja Ampat?
Find out in this Travel2Sea Explore new episode!!
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Raja Ampat | One Month In Paradise | West Papua | Methos Homestay
Raja Ampat is considered to be the global center of tropical marine bio-diversity. The region contains more than 600 species of hard corals, equaling about 75 percent of known species globally, and more than 1,700 species of reef fish. Endangered and rare marine mammals such as Dugongs, whales (such as bryde's whale and the less known omura's whale), dolphins and orcas occur here.
The rainforest that covers the islands is home to many species of birds, mammals, reptiles and insects. Two species of bird-of-paradise, the red bird-of-paradise and Wilson's bird-of-paradise, are endemic to the islands of Waigeo, Gam, and Batanta.
We stayed with Methos Homestay on Gam island.
The Pioneer of Scuba Diving in Raja Ampat | Max Ammer | Indonesia
Watch this an inspiring story of Max Ammer, the pioneer of scuba diving in Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. With over 30 years of experience, Max is the founder of Papua Diving Resorts, and he was the first to open a dive resort in the Raja Ampat region, including Kri Eco Resort and Sorido Bay Resort.
The Raja Ampat archipelago, known as the Last Paradise on Earth, is situated at the intersection of the Pacific and Indian Oceans in the Coral Triangle. The marine biodiversity in this area is the highest in the world, boasting more than 540 species of coral, over 1,000 species of coral fish, and more than 700 species of mollusks. In this video, we'll take you on a journey to witness the beauty and diversity of the Raja Ampat marine life and learn about Max's story as a pioneer in scuba diving.
0:00 The Pioneer of Diving in Raja Ampat
0:57 Introduction
2:02 Coming to Raja Ampat
4:26 Settling in Raja Ampat
5:47 First years of diving resort
6:12 Importance of time of diving
7:19 A story about two turtles
8:39 Training of dive guides
9:54 Working with local people and conservation
14:26 Problems in Raja Ampat
16:21 Boats to protect environment
19:14 Rainwater harvesting
20:06 How we got a plane
21:41 Helicopter is a better tool
23:02 Flying is the only way to travel in Papua
25:04 Max's Guide
My wife and I have had the pleasure of exploring various dive resorts in Raja Ampat since we first discovered the area. However, Sorido Bay Resort has easily become our favourite, and we have already visited twice. The resort's unparalleled combination of exceptional diving, the world's greatest marine biodiversity, and the wonderful facilities make it our favourite destination on Earth. For avid divers, it is undoubtedly a paradise that we hope to visit countless more times in the future.
We owe immense gratitude to the numerous individuals and organizations who have contributed to the making of this video. Their names are duly credited at the end of the video.
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Sailing to the Worlds MOST Remote Island - Raja Ampat
We sailed a Phinisi ship from Sorong to Wayag and Penemu in Raja Ampat which are some of the world's most remote islands and the world's BEST dive sites. This is a peak travel experience and we couldn't have done it without @CalicoJackCharters
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Diving Raja Ampat - Plus Fish ID
I spent 9 days onboard the MV Putri Papua in Raja Ampat, Indonesia in November 2016. The plan was to spend those days diving in the South. Because of a medical emergency onboard (not dive related) we ended up spending most of the time in the North instead. The shear diversity of marine life was outstanding, but for me the hi-lights over the 33 dives were the beautiful white Manta's and Wobbegong Sharks. Oh and I got to see my first 'walking shark'. An absolutely stunning part of the World to dive and I can't wait to go back.
The best liveaboard experience in Raja Ampat - A Paradise in Indonesia
In February 2019 we embarked on an amazing 5 day adventure aboard the Nataraja in Raja Ampat, which is situated at the northwestern tip of Papua in Indonesia.
The region is a well preserved paradise with the most diverse marine life in the world, so an absolute dream for scuba divers and snorkelers.
Raja Ampat , Indonesia diving Pearl of Papua - 2018
Incredible beauty of untouched underwater world , healthy reefs and millions fish around remote islands of West Papua.
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North Sulawesi to Raja Ampat
Easily two of Indonesia's most iconic snorkeling destinations wrapped up nicely in 60 seconds.
Raja Ampat - West Papua, Indonesia
Indonesia's glorious Raja Ampat dazzles & mesmerizes all senses as the throbbing heart of the Coral Triangle that pulsates with epic marine life diversity & quantity.
North Indonesia Snorkeling Safari | Bunaken - Halmahera - Raja Ampat
This tour will begin in North Sulawesi’s Bunaken National Park, one of Indonesia’s oldest marine reserves. From the comfort of a lovely island resort, we’ll be able to explore all the area’s best reefs with ease. Bunaken is famous for a lot of things, but it’s most known for is its massive turtle population. As we explore the shallow coral plateaus that extend from the different islands we are sure to see multiple turtles as they come to the surface for a quick breath or just cruise over the reefs.
Halmahera is the large odd-shaped island just west of the Raja Ampat area. The area we’ll be exploring is in the south, around a small island called Kusu Island. This area is fantastic for snorkeling, offering us unlimited access to a truly amazing house reef and several other nearby reefs which are only 5-20 minutes by boat. Halmahera is relatively new on the snorkeling scene as the area previously didn’t have the infrastructure to support tourism. Now, with several small airports and this brand-new resort, we can indulge in the endless reefs, clouds of colorful reef fish, the lush tropical environment, from a comfortable resort serving delicious food.
The area of Raja Ampat that we’ll be exploring is its northern region around the Dampier Strait. This area has so much to offer snorkelers – with spectacular soft corals swaying in the water, hard coral plateaus that breach the surface at low tide, and sea fan forests that have to be seen to be believed. Where marine life is concerned, we can expect several species of reef sharks as well as wobbegong (carpet) sharks, and Epaulette (walking) sharks. We hope to see oceanic and reef manta rays as they come to be cleaned and feed on the plankton at the surface. Turtles (green and hawksbill) abound too, along with schooling fish like jacks, barracuda, and of course all the brightly colored reef fish like butterflyfish, angelfish, triggerfish, parrotfish, sweetlips, surgeonfish, and more.
Raja Ampat A Paradise Underwater HD
Highlights of my March 2019 trip to Raja Ampat Indonesia. Truly an amazing place to dive. Thanks to Stephen Cunningham and the crew of the MSY Seahorse with Wallacea Dive Cruises for making the trip so special. The song is an original I wrote 10 days after my mother died.
Scuba diving with Aliens in the Ocean - The Cuttlefish of North Sulawesi in Indonesia
Cuttlefish come in many different kinds, sizes and colors. Here in North Sulawesi we see 5 species regularly of which 4 are featured in this video:
00:18 Flamboyant cuttlefish (Metasepia pfefferi)
01:09 Broadclub cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus)
02:26 Needle cuttlefish (Sepia aculeata)
03:17 Dwarf cuttlefish (Sepia bandensis)
- Pharaoh cuttlefish (Sepia pharaonis) - not featured.
They all have their own unique characteristics & behavior. Sit back and enjoy 5 minutes of scuba diving in Indonesia with some of the most intriguing creatures from the ocean.
This video is shot with a Canon G7x Mark II in a Nauticam housing, and a FIT 2500 & Scubalamp 6500 video light. For the macro shots a Nauticam CMC-2 wet lens was added. Edited in Final Cut Pro.
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Amazing Dive Expedition to Raja Ampat, Indonesia
Raja Ampat (Papua, Indonesia) nov 2011 diving cruise
Ten days of a perfect diving cruise in Raja Ampat (Papua, Indonesia) in november 2011. Main actors Wobbegong (Orectolobus maculatus) and Manta Rays.