Raja Ampat – January, 2020 | D & D Adventures

Raja Ampat, a small area of islands in West Papua, Indonesia is considered the global center of marine bio-diversity. Over 500 species of hard coral and 1500 species of fish have survived centuries of global change in part because the islands open to oceans in every direction (as opposed to the Caribbean or Great Barrier reef that have large land masses partially blocking the natural flow of organisms that can replenish any damage). The little islands of limestone worn away at their edges and nestled in turquoise lagoons makes the area a sight to see on the surface. But beneath the surface, the coral is too spectacular to capture on “film.” If you’re into diving and marine biology, put it on your bucket list!