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
Video shot with Sony AX100 + Gates Housing and Sola light system
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
Filmed and edited by Marcelo Johan Ogata
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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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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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- Sony FDR-AX700 4K with Gates housing, Gates GP34 Wide Angle Port and Sealife Sea Dragon 2500 lights.
- GoPro Hero 7 Black
- DJI Mavic Pro 2
- iPhone XS Max with DJI Osmo Mobile 2 gimbal
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Music: Epidemic Sound, :
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Bonnie Grace - The Abode of Snow
Johannes Bornlof - Let's Run Away Together
Johannes Bornlof - The First Law Of Motion
Hector Posser - Venus Descending
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RAJA AMPAT 2019 on the Ambai (4K)
We had an incredible time exploring the gem that Raja Ampat in West Papua! I cannot say enough good things the MV Ambai and its incredible crew: thank you for making this such a special trip and treating us like kings!
In this video we introduce the newest member of the Dive Hard Creative Team: demonstrating perfect buoyancy, sharp UW photography skills and next level care for the underwater environment, we are honored to welcome Kris-Mikael of The Splendid Nudibranch. Based what he has already done with an old RX100 MK1, we are super excited to see what this talented Dive Hard can do with an upgraded rig ;)
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Raja Ampat West Papua | Complete Video Indonesia March 2020
During the month of March 2020 our DiveSpot Team members Luka, Jeroen and Nima visited the nr.1 on their #bucketlist: world famous Raja Ampat in West Papua Indonesia. Packed with lots of new dive gear, underwater camera's, a gopro 7 and a drone they spent 2 wonderful weeks #scubadiving!
A big shout out to the #divecrew of Meridian Dive Resort for taking care of the experience. This video recaptures parts of these magical moments.
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Raja Ampat - The Amazon of the Ocean
With its insanely clear waters, lagoons, waterfalls and gigantic jungles Raja Ampat is beyond your imagination. There is an unparalleled richness in wildlife and it's not a coincidence that this gem is home of three-quarters of all known coral species in the world, but this place could be soon in danger. Over the last few years there’s been a noticeable increase in the amount of trash especially plastic in #RajaAmpat waters - Watch the video until the end to see more.
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Every day approximately 8 million pieces of plastic pollution find their way into our oceans. Plastics consistently make up 60 to 90% of all marine debris studied. Today, marine conservation is considered one of the greatest scientific problems on our planet. Ecosystems have changed irreversibly, ocean management is fragmented and oceans are managed independently of the terrestrial (land) environment. Nonetheless, given that 71% of our planet is covered by water, the state of our waterways is now one of our most pressing issues.
The proceeds from the visualizations of this video will be donated to Sea Sheperd Global which is responsible for marine wildlife conservation. Their mission is to end the destruction of habitat and slaughter of wildlife in the world’s oceans in order to conserve and protect ecosystems and species. So, enjoy and spread the word: be the wave! ????
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Video Udara Pulau Wayag Raja Ampat 2019 di Papua Barat, Wonderful Indonesia
Video Udara Pulau Wayag Raja Ampat 2019 di Papua Barat, Wonderful Indonesia
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The Incredible Manta Ray of Raja Ampat | West Papua | Indonesia | 4K
This video, The Incredible Manta Rays of Raja Ampat, includes footage from sites like Blue Magic, Manta Ridge and Pulau Was Manta at Dampier Strait. Both times we stayed at the best of the best Sorido Bay Scuba Resort of Papua Diving Resorts.
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For those who does not know what is a reef cleaning station, here is a short summary from Wikipedia:
A cleaning station is a location where aquatic life congregate to be cleaned by smaller creatures. Such stations are used by animals including fish, sea turtles and hippos. The cleaning process includes the removal of parasites from the animal's body (both externally and internally), and is performed by various smaller animals including cleaner shrimp and numerous species of cleaner fish, especially wrasses and gobies. When the animal approaches a cleaning station, it will open its mouth wide or position its body in such a way as to signal that it needs to be cleaned. The cleaner fish will then remove and eat the parasites from the skin, even swimming into the mouth and gills of any fish being cleaned. This is a form of cleaning symbiosis. Cleaning stations are associated with coral reefs, located either on top of a coral head or in a slot between two outcroppings.
The 'January 2019' footage was taken on Sony A7rii, and the 'January 2020' footage - on Sony HXR-NX80.
Raja Ampat: Going off grid on Indonesia Papua's paradise
Raja Ampat, an archipelago of about 1500 islands, has the richest marine biodiversity on earth. That, in turn, has created prime conditions for the evolution of animals and humans on the land above the water.
These islands are one of the most remote parts of Indonesia – and that’s saying something for a country where transport is notoriously difficult. The West Papua region is almost at the very east of Indonesia, more than 4000 kilometres from the other side of the country.
This rich ecosystem and the physical isolation have made Raja Ampat an incredible pocket of paradise. For most of time, it has been virtually untouched by the outside world. But now tourists have discovered its magic.
Raja Ampat in Bahasa Indonesia means “four kings”, referring to the four major islands. These are in turn surrounded by a myriad of amazing, untouched smaller isles with postcard-worthy beaches and sheer, ragged limestone cliffs. Discover the most beautiful soft coral jungle in the world, manta rays at their cleaning stations or meet the lazy wobbegong shark as it plods along the sea floor.
The above-water beauty is no less stunning – dense tropical forests, unique flora, astounding rock formations, and an amazing array of bird and wildlife. Top Indonesia Expedition combines visits to diverse places such as local fishing villages, the bird of paradise’s secret spots, jungle caves, speedboat rides in remote untouched regions and much more.
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RAJA AMPAT - WEST PAPUA 2019 FULL HD
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un posto fuori dal mondo degno di essere chiamato l' ultimo paradiso terrestre... speriamo rimanga tale anche negli anni avvenire...
Mayalibit Bay - Raja Ampat - West Papua 2019
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Short trip in the Mayalibit bay located in Raja Ampat, West Papua. Pristine jungle, clear rivers to dip in, and amazing people.
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Raja Ampat, West Papua - Indonesia - April 2018 - Diving
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Raja Ampat ,West Papua - Indonesia - April 2018 - Diving
Nurkowanie i zwiedzanie - Chris Kopera z Ekipą - kwiecień 2018
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SKYVLOG || VISIT RAJA AMPAT WEST PAPUA INDONESIA 2019 #pesonaindonesia #wonderfullindonesia
Asal mula nama Raja Ampat menurut mitos masyarakat setempat berasal dari seorang wanita yang menemukan tujuh telur. Empat butir di antaranya menetas menjadi empat orang pangeran yang berpisah dan masing-masing menjadi raja yang berkuasa di Waigeo, Salawati, Misool Timur dan Misool Barat. Sementara itu, tiga butir telur lainnya menjadi hantu, seorang wanita, dan sebuah batu. Dalam perjalanan sejarah, wilayah Raja Ampat telah lama dihuni oleh masyarakat bangsawan dan menerapkan sistem adat Maluku. Dalam sistem ini, masyarakat sekumpulan manusia. Tiap desa dipimpin oleh seorang raja. Semenjak berdirinya lima kesultanan muslim di Maluku, Raja Ampat menjadi bagian klaim dari Kesultanan Tidore. Setelah Kesultanan Tidore takluk dari Belanda, Kepulauan Raja Ampat menjadi bagian klaim Hindia Belanda.
Raja Ampat Above the Surface | Whales and Dolphins by Drone | Feb 2019 (4K)
Spinner Dolphins, Omura's Whale, Dugongs, Sperm Whale, Pygmy Killer Whales and Oceanic Manta ray captured in Raja Ampat, West Papua.
Filmed and edited by Marcelo Johan Ogata
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Welcome to Papua Explorers Resort in Raja Ampat
Feel at home and become a member of our PapEx-family right from when you first set foot in our peaceful little paradise in Raja Ampat!
Enjoy the stunning nature underwater as well as above, friendly faces, yummy food and exciting activities.
Another gorgeous video from Kevin Sempé, thank you so much!
For further info, visit our website or contact us directly at raja@papuaexplorers.com.
We look forward to welcoming you in paradise!
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