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  • Close up of a coral hind or grouper, Raja Ampat Islands, West Papua, Indonesia. The Raja Ampat Islands in West Papua are famous for their extraordinary marine biodiversity. The reefs around these islands are thought to be some of the most biodiverse on the planet.
    RAJA200701020031.jpg
  • Healthy reef of soft corals and other filter feeders, Raja Ampat Islands, West Papua, Indonesia. The Raja Ampat Islands in West Papua are famous for their extraordinary marine biodiversity. The reefs around these islands are thought to be some of the most biodiverse on the planet.
    RAJA200701050831.jpg
  • Tassled wobbegong, Raja Ampat Islands, West Papua, Indonesia. The Raja Ampat Islands in West Papua are famous for their extraordinary marine biodiversity. The reefs around these islands are thought to be some of the most biodiverse on the planet.
    RAJA200701030189.jpg
  • Close up of a map pufferfish, Raja Ampat Islands, West Papua, Indonesia. The Raja Ampat Islands in West Papua are famous for their extraordinary marine biodiversity. The reefs around these islands are thought to be some of the most biodiverse on the planet.
    RAJA200701020004.jpg
  • Mixed school of bluelined and bigeye snapper, Raja Ampat Islands, West Papua, Indonesia. The Raja Ampat Islands in West Papua are famous for their extraordinary marine biodiversity. The reefs around these islands are thought to be some of the most biodiverse on the planet.
    RAJA200701010708.jpg
  • Mixed school of yellowtail and blue and yellow fusilier, Raja Ampat Islands, West Papua, Indonesia. The Raja Ampat Islands in West Papua are famous for their extraordinary marine biodiversity. The reefs around these islands are thought to be some of the most biodiverse on the planet.
    RAJA200701010702.jpg
  • School of striped sweetlips, Raja Ampat Islands, West Papua, Indonesia. The Raja Ampat Islands in West Papua are famous for their extraordinary marine biodiversity. The reefs around these islands are thought to be some of the most biodiverse on the planet.
    RAJA200701050873.jpg
  • Archerfish, Raja Ampat Islands, West Papua, Indonesia. The Raja Ampat Islands in West Papua are famous for their extraordinary marine biodiversity. The reefs around these islands are thought to be some of the most biodiverse on the planet.
    RAJA200701040437.jpg
  • Manta ray above a cleaning station, Raja Ampat Islands, West Papua, Indonesia.  The mantas are being cleaned by small wrasse. The Raja Ampat Islands in West Papua are famous for their extraordinary marine biodiversity. The reefs around these islands are thought to be some of the most biodiverse on the planet.
    RAJA200701030110.jpg
  • Close up of tubastrea coral polyps, Raja Ampat Islands, West Papua, Indonesia. The Raja Ampat Islands in West Papua are famous for their extraordinary marine biodiversity. The reefs around these islands are thought to be some of the most biodiverse on the planet.
    RAJA200701020022.jpg
  • Mixed school of yellowtail and blue and yellow fusilier, Raja Ampat Islands, West Papua, Indonesia. The Raja Ampat Islands in West Papua are famous for their extraordinary marine biodiversity. The reefs around these islands are thought to be some of the most biodiverse on the planet.
    RAJA200701010095.jpg
  • School of striped sweetlips, Raja Ampat Islands, West Papua, Indonesia. The Raja Ampat Islands in West Papua are famous for their extraordinary marine biodiversity. The reefs around these islands are thought to be some of the most biodiverse on the planet.
    RAJA200701050870.jpg
  • Archerfish, Raja Ampat Islands, West Papua, Indonesia. The Raja Ampat Islands in West Papua are famous for their extraordinary marine biodiversity. The reefs around these islands are thought to be some of the most biodiverse on the planet.
    RAJA200701040434.jpg
  • Archerfish, Raja Ampat Islands, West Papua, Indonesia. The Raja Ampat Islands in West Papua are famous for their extraordinary marine biodiversity. The reefs around these islands are thought to be some of the most biodiverse on the planet.
    RAJA200701040403.jpg
  • Manta rays gathered above a cleaning station, Raja Ampat Islands, West Papua, Indonesia.  The mantas are being cleaned by small wrasse. The Raja Ampat Islands in West Papua are famous for their extraordinary marine biodiversity. The reefs around these islands are thought to be some of the most biodiverse on the planet.
    RAJA200701030023.jpg
  • Close up of a colourful sea fan, Raja Ampat Islands, West Papua, Indonesia. The Raja Ampat Islands in West Papua are famous for their extraordinary marine biodiversity. The reefs around these islands are thought to be some of the most biodiverse on the planet.
    RAJA200701020012.jpg
  • Mixed school of yellowtail and blue and yellow fusilier, Raja Ampat Islands, West Papua, Indonesia. The Raja Ampat Islands in West Papua are famous for their extraordinary marine biodiversity. The reefs around these islands are thought to be some of the most biodiverse on the planet.
    RAJA200701010700.jpg
  • A mixed school of sweetlips, Raja Ampat Islands, West Papua, Indonesia. The Raja Ampat Islands in West Papua are famous for their extraordinary marine biodiversity. The reefs around these islands are thought to be some of the most biodiverse on the planet.
    RAJA200701010044.jpg
  • A diver approaching a school of striped sweetlips, Raja Ampat Islands, West papua, Indonesia. The Raja Ampat Islands in West Papua are famous for their extraordinary marine biodiversity. The reefs around these islands are thought to be some of the most biodiverse on the planet.
    RAJA200701010030.jpg
  • School of striped sweetlips, Raja Ampat Islands, West Papua, Indonesia. The Raja Ampat Islands in West Papua are famous for their extraordinary marine biodiversity. The reefs around these islands are thought to be some of the most biodiverse on the planet.
    RAJA200701050860.jpg
  • Manta rays gathered above a cleaning station, Raja Ampat Islands, West Papua, Indonesia.  The mantas are being cleaned by small wrasse. The Raja Ampat Islands in West Papua are famous for their extraordinary marine biodiversity. The reefs around these islands are thought to be some of the most biodiverse on the planet.
    RAJA200701030129.jpg
  • Manta rays gathered above a cleaning station, Raja Ampat Islands, West Papua, Indonesia.  The mantas are being cleaned by small wrasse. The Raja Ampat Islands in West Papua are famous for their extraordinary marine biodiversity. The reefs around these islands are thought to be some of the most biodiverse on the planet.
    RAJA200701030020.jpg
  • School of striped sweetlips, Raja Ampat Islands, West Papua, Indonesia. The Raja Ampat Islands in West Papua are famous for their extraordinary marine biodiversity. The reefs around these islands are thought to be some of the most biodiverse on the planet.
    RAJA200701050935.jpg
  • Schooling golden sweepers, Raja Ampat Islands, West Papua, Indonesia. The Raja Ampat Islands in West Papua are famous for their extraordinary marine biodiversity. The reefs around these islands are thought to be some of the most biodiverse on the planet.
    RAJA200701050892.jpg
  • Archerfish, Raja Ampat Islands, West Papua, Indonesia. The Raja Ampat Islands in West Papua are famous for their extraordinary marine biodiversity. The reefs around these islands are thought to be some of the most biodiverse on the planet.
    RAJA200701040405.jpg
  • A school of sweepers in a cave, Raja Ampat Islands, West Papua, Indonesia. The Raja Ampat Islands in West Papua are famous for their extraordinary marine biodiversity. The reefs around these islands are thought to be some of the most biodiverse on the planet.
    RAJA200701040016.jpg
  • A pair of sweetlips on a reef, Raja Ampat Islands, West Papua, Indonesia. The Raja Ampat Islands in West Papua are famous for their extraordinary marine biodiversity. The reefs around these islands are thought to be some of the most biodiverse on the planet.
    RAJA200701010013.jpg
  • Whip corals surrounded by fusiliers, Raja Ampat Islands, West Papua, Indonesia. The Raja Ampat Islands in West Papua are famous for their extraordinary marine biodiversity. The reefs around these islands are thought to be some of the most biodiverse on the planet.
    RAJA200701050979.jpg
  • Dwarf goby, Raja Ampat Islands, West Papua, Indonesia. The Raja Ampat Islands in West Papua are famous for their extraordinary marine biodiversity. The reefs around these islands are thought to be some of the most biodiverse on the planet.
    RAJA200701040481.jpg
  • The reefs of Raja Ampat are some of the most diverse and healthiest in the world.
    RAJA200701040443.jpg
  • The Raja Ampat Islands in West Papua are famous for their extraordinary marine biodiversity.  The reefs around these islands are thought to be some of the most biodiverse on the planet.
    RAJA200701050886.jpg
  • The reefs of Raja Ampat are some of the most diverse and healthiest in the world, and new species are discovered every year.  It is thought Raja Ampat may be home to an endemic species of pygmy seahorse.
    WPAP200903130102.jpg
  • The strong currents in the Misool area create perfect conditions for filter feeders such as soft corals, sea fans and sponges and in most areas, the rocky substrate is literally carpeted in life.  In more sheltered areas, delicate hard corals also proliferate. The reefs of Raja Ampat are some of the most diverse and healthiest in the world.
    WPAP200903150004.jpg
  • The reefs of Raja Ampat are some of the most diverse and healthiest in the world.  South of Misool are a number of seamounts that attract many different species of fish and predators such as sea snakes.
    WPAP200903160129.jpg
  • The reefs of Raja Ampat are some of the most diverse and healthiest in the world.  South of Misool are a number of seamounts that attract many different species of fish and predators such as sea snakes.  Fish such as snapper rely on the safety of numbers to escape predators.
    WPAP200903160097.jpg
  • The strong currents in the Misool area create perfect conditions for filter feeders such as soft corals, sea fans and sponges and in most areas, the rocky substrate is literally carpeted in life.  In more sheltered areas, delicate hard corals also proliferate. The reefs of Raja Ampat are some of the most diverse and healthiest in the world.
    WPAP200903160024.jpg
  • The reefs of Raja Ampat are some of the most diverse and healthiest in the world.  South of Misool are a number of seamounts that attract many different species of fish.
    WPAP200903180043.jpg
  • The strong currents in the Misool area create perfect conditions for filter feeders such as soft corals, sea fans and sponges and on most areas, the rocky substrate is literally carpeted in life.  The reefs of Raja Ampat are some of the most diverse and healthiest in the world.
    WPAP200903170023.jpg
  • The strong currents in the Misool area create perfect conditions for filter feeders such as soft corals, sea whips and fans and many of the dive sites have huge fields of fans and whips.  In the more sheltered areas, more fragile hard croals can proliferate. The reefs of Raja Ampat are some of the most diverse and healthiest in the world.
    WPAP200903140102.jpg
  • The strong currents in the Misool area create perfect conditions for filter feeders such as sea fans, soft corals and sponges and many of the dive sites have huge fields of fans and whips.  The reefs of Raja Ampat are some of the most diverse and healthiest in the world.
    WPAP200903130120.jpg
  • Adult convict blennies remain hidden amongst the coral and divers normally only see the juveniles.  The reefs of Raja Ampat are amongst the most biodiverse and healthiest in the world and are home to an extraordinary array of different species.
    WPAP200903130084.jpg
  • The strong currents in the Misool area create perfect conditions for filter feeders such as soft corals, sponges and fans and many of the dive sites have huge fields of fans and whips.  The reefs of Raja Ampat are some of the most diverse and healthiest in the world.
    WPAP200903130012.jpg
  • This species of pygmy seahorse may well be a new species - the Raja Ampat pygmy seahorse.
    WPAP200903100109.jpg
  • The strong currents in the Misool area create perfect conditions for filter feeders such as soft corals, sea fans and sponges and on most areas, the rocky substrate is literally carpeted in life.  The reefs of Raja Ampat are some of the most diverse and healthiest in the world.
    WPAP200903210101.jpg
  • The strong currents in the Misool area create perfect conditions for filter feeders such as soft corals, sea fans and sponges and on most areas, the rocky substrate is literally carpeted in life.  The reefs of Raja Ampat are some of the most diverse and healthiest in the world.
    WPAP200903210094.jpg
  • The strong currents in the Misool area create perfect conditions for filter feeders such as soft corals, sea fans and sponges and on most areas, the rocky substrate is literally carpeted in life.  The reefs of Raja Ampat are some of the most diverse and healthiest in the world.
    WPAP200903200230.jpg
  • Corallimorpharians are closely related to anemones.  They often form colonies of individuals such as in this image. The strong currents in the Misool area create perfect conditions for filter feeders such as soft corals, sea fans and sponges and on most areas, the rocky substrate is literally carpeted in life.  The reefs of Raja Ampat are some of the most diverse and healthiest in the world.
    WPAP200903200161.jpg
  • Corallimorpharians are closely related to anemones.  They often form colonies of individuals such as in this image. The strong currents in the Misool area create perfect conditions for filter feeders such as soft corals, sea fans and sponges and on most areas, the rocky substrate is literally carpeted in life.  The reefs of Raja Ampat are some of the most diverse and healthiest in the world.
    WPAP200903200177.jpg
  • The strong currents in the Misool area create perfect conditions for filter feeders such as soft corals, sea fans and sponges and in most areas, the rocky substrate is literally carpeted in life.  In more sheltered areas, delicate hard corals also proliferate whilst the current-swept reefs have more massive hard corals. The reefs of Raja Ampat are some of the most diverse and healthiest in the world.
    WPAP200903200022.jpg
  • The strong currents in the Misool area create perfect conditions for filter feeders such as soft corals, sea whips, sponges and fans.  Fish life is also prolific, particularly of plankton feeding fish such as fusiliers.  The reefs of Raja Ampat are some of the most diverse and healthiest in the world.
    WPAP200903220194.jpg
  • The strong currents in the Misool area create perfect conditions for filter feeders such as soft corals, sea whips, sponges and fans.  Fish life is also prolific, particularly of plankton feeding fish such as fusiliers.  The reefs of Raja Ampat are some of the most diverse and healthiest in the world.
    WPAP200903220169.jpg
  • The reefs of Raja Ampat are some of the most diverse and healthiest in the world and new species are discovered every year.  This blenny is commonly found hiding in holes in the coral or rock.
    WPAP200903230113.jpg
  • The reefs of Raja Ampat are some of the most diverse and healthiest in the world and new species are discovered every year.  The karst lanscape of the area means that many of the islands are riddled with caves and caverns.
    WPAP200903230044.jpg
  • The strong currents in the Misool area create perfect conditions for filter feeders such as soft corals, sea whips and fans and many of the dive sites have huge fields of fans, soft corals and whips.  The reefs of Raja Ampat are some of the most diverse and healthiest in the world.
    WPAP200903230033.jpg
  • The strong currents in the Misool area create perfect conditions for filter feeders such as soft corals, sea whips and fans and many of the dive sites have huge fields of fans, soft corals and whips.  The reefs of Raja Ampat are some of the most diverse and healthiest in the world.
    WPAP200903230028.jpg
  • The strong currents in the Misool area create perfect conditions for filter feeders such as soft corals, sea whips and fans and many of the dive sites have huge fields of fans, soft corals and whips.  The reefs of Raja Ampat are some of the most diverse and healthiest in the world.
    WPAP200903230015.jpg
  • The strong currents in the Misool area create perfect conditions for filter feeders such as soft corals, sea fans, leather corals and sponges and in most areas, the rocky substrate is literally carpeted in life.  The reefs of Raja Ampat are some of the most diverse and healthiest in the world.
    WPAP200903160013.jpg
  • The reefs of Raja Ampat are some of the most diverse and healthiest in the world.  South of Misool are a number of seamounts that attract many different species of fish.
    WPAP200903160137.jpg
  • The reefs of Raja Ampat are some of the most diverse and healthiest in the world.  South of Misool are a number of seamounts that attract many different species of fish.
    WPAP200903160136.jpg
  • The strong currents in the Misool area create perfect conditions for filter feeders such as soft corals, sea fans and sponges and on most areas, the rocky substrate is literally carpeted in life.  Plankton feeding fish - such as anthias - are also prolific. The reefs of Raja Ampat are some of the most diverse and healthiest in the world.
    WPAP200903160115.jpg
  • The strong currents in the Misool area create perfect conditions for filter feeders such as soft corals, sea fans and sponges and on most areas, the rocky substrate is literally carpeted in life.  Plankton feeding fish - such as anthias - are also prolific. The reefs of Raja Ampat are some of the most diverse and healthiest in the world.
    WPAP200903160068.jpg
  • The strong currents in the Misool area create perfect conditions for filter feeders such as soft corals, sea fans and sponges and in most areas, the rocky substrate is literally carpeted in life.  The reefs of Raja Ampat are some of the most diverse and healthiest in the world.
    WPAP200903160053.jpg
  • The strong currents in the Misool area create perfect conditions for filter feeders such as soft corals, sea fans, leather corals and sponges and in most areas, the rocky substrate is literally carpeted in life.  The reefs of Raja Ampat are some of the most diverse and healthiest in the world.
    WPAP200903160027.jpg
  • The strong currents in the Misool area create perfect conditions for filter feeders such as soft corals, sea fans and sponges and in most areas, the rocky substrate is literally carpeted in life.  In more sheltered areas, delicate hard corals also proliferate. The reefs of Raja Ampat are some of the most diverse and healthiest in the world.
    WPAP200903160025.jpg
  • The strong currents in the Misool area create perfect conditions for filter feeders such as soft corals, sea fans and sponges and in most areas, the rocky substrate is literally carpeted in life.  The reefs of Raja Ampat are some of the most diverse and healthiest in the world.
    WPAP200903170158.jpg
  • The strong currents in the Misool area create perfect conditions for filter feeders such as soft corals, sea fans and sponges and in most areas, the rocky substrate is literally carpeted in life.  The reefs of Raja Ampat are some of the most diverse and healthiest in the world.
    WPAP200903170130.jpg
  • The strong currents in the Misool area create perfect conditions for filter feeders such as soft corals, sea fans and sponges and on most areas, the rocky substrate is literally carpeted in life.  The reefs of Raja Ampat are some of the most diverse and healthiest in the world.
    WPAP200903170038.jpg
  • The karst limestone landscape of the Raja Ampat islands is riddled with caves.  Many are the result of erosion during the last ice age - when sea levels were lower - and now lie beneath sea level.
    WPAP200903170002.jpg
  • The reefs of Raja Ampat are amongst the most biodiverse and healthiest in the world and are home to an extraordinary array of different species.
    WPAP200903140162.jpg
  • The reefs of Raja Ampat are amongst the most biodiverse and healthiest in the world and are home to an extraordinary array of different species.
    WPAP200903130164.jpg
  • The strong currents in the Misool area create perfect conditions for filter feeders such as soft corals, sponges and fans and many of the dive sites have huge fields of fans and whips.  The reefs of Raja Ampat are some of the most diverse and healthiest in the world.
    WPAP200903130104.jpg
  • The strong currents in the Misool area create perfect conditions for filter feeders such as soft corals, sponges and fans and many of the dive sites have huge fields of fans and whips.  The reefs of Raja Ampat are some of the most diverse and healthiest in the world.
    WPAP200903130079.jpg
  • Anthias are plankton feeders that proliferate in areas exposed to currents. The reefs of Raja Ampat are amongst the most biodiverse and healthiest in the world and are home to an extraordinary array of different species.
    WPAP200903130056.jpg
  • The strong currents in the Misool area create perfect conditions for filter feeders such as sea whips, sponges and fans and many of the dive sites have huge fields of fans and whips.  The reefs of Raja Ampat are some of the most diverse and healthiest in the world.
    WPAP200903130007.jpg
  • The strong currents in the Misool area create perfect conditions for filter feeders such as sea whips, sponges and fans and many of the dive sites have huge fields of fans and whips.  The reefs of Raja Ampat are some of the most diverse and healthiest in the world.
    WPAP200903110134.jpg
  • The strong currents in the Misool area create perfect conditions for filter feeders such as sea whips and fans and many of the dive sites have huge fields of fans and whips.  The reefs of Raja Ampat are some of the most diverse and healthiest in the world.
    WPAP200903100028.jpg
  • The strong currents in the Misool area create perfect conditions for filter feeders such as sea whips and fans and many of the dive sites have huge fields of fans and whips.  The reefs of Raja Ampat are some of the most diverse and healthiest in the world.
    WPAP200903100011.jpg
  • The strong currents in the Misool area create perfect conditions for filter feeders such as sea whips and many of the dive sites have huge fields of fans and whips.  The reefs of Raja Ampat are some of the most diverse and healthiest in the world.
    WPAP200903100005.jpg
  • Much of the Raja Ampat area consists of an ancient karst landscape and their are thousands of tiny islands scattered across a huge area.
    WPAP200903080021.jpg
  • This shark was only described a few years ago.  It uses its fins to walk across the reef at night, hiding away in holes in the corals during the day.  The reefs of Raja Ampat are some of the most diverse in teh world and new species are discovered very year.
    WPAP200903110172.jpg
  • Fishing nets are capable of causing great damage to reefs when discarded or if they are entangled by accident.  Because they are made of plastic material, they can take many years to breakdown. The strong currents in the Misool area create perfect conditions for filter feeders such as soft corals, sea fans and sponges and on most areas, the rocky substrate is literally carpeted in life.  The reefs of Raja Ampat are some of the most diverse and healthiest in the world.
    WPAP200903200126.jpg
  • Despite their remote location, the Raja Ampat Islands have become the destination of choice for many divers.  They offer some outstanding diving on healthy reefs.
    WPAP200903200002.jpg
  • The strong currents in the Misool area create perfect conditions for filter feeders such as soft corals, sea whips, sponges and fans.  Fish life is also prolific, particularly of plankton feeding fish such as fusiliers.  The reefs of Raja Ampat are some of the most diverse and healthiest in the world.
    WPAP200903220172.jpg
  • The strong currents in the Misool area create perfect conditions for filter feeders such as soft corals, sea whips, sponges and fans.  Fish life is also prolific, particularly of plankton feeding fish such as fusiliers.  The reefs of Raja Ampat are some of the most diverse and healthiest in the world.
    WPAP200903220163.jpg
  • The reefs of Raja Ampat are some of the most diverse and healthiest in the world and new species are discovered every year.  The karst lanscape of the area means that many of the islands are riddled with caves and caverns.
    WPAP200903230067.jpg
  • The strong currents in the Misool area create perfect conditions for filter feeders such as soft corals, sea whips and fans and many of the dive sites have huge fields of fans, soft corals and whips.  The reefs of Raja Ampat are some of the most diverse and healthiest in the world.
    WPAP200903230002.jpg
  • The strong currents in the Misool area create perfect conditions for filter feeders such as soft corals, sea fans, leather corals and sponges and in most areas, the rocky substrate is literally carpeted in life.  The reefs of Raja Ampat are some of the most diverse and healthiest in the world.
    WPAP200903150115.jpg
  • The strong currents in the Misool area create perfect conditions for filter feeders such as soft corals, sea fans and sponges and in most areas, the rocky substrate is literally carpeted in life.  In more sheltered areas, delicate hard corals also proliferate. The reefs of Raja Ampat are some of the most diverse and healthiest in the world.
    WPAP200903150107.jpg
  • The strong currents in the Misool area create perfect conditions for filter feeders such as soft corals, sea fans and sponges and in most areas, the rocky substrate is literally carpeted in life.  In more sheltered areas, delicate hard corals also proliferate whilst the current-swept reefs have more massive hard corals. The reefs of Raja Ampat are some of the most diverse and healthiest in the world.
    WPAP200903150032.jpg
  • The strong currents in the Misool area create perfect conditions for filter feeders such as soft corals, sea fans and sponges and in most areas, the rocky substrate is literally carpeted in life.  In more sheltered areas, delicate hard corals also proliferate. The reefs of Raja Ampat are some of the most diverse and healthiest in the world.
    WPAP200903150005.jpg
  • The strong currents in the Misool area create perfect conditions for filter feeders such as soft corals, sea fans and sponges and in most areas, the rocky substrate is literally carpeted in life.  In more sheltered areas, delicate hard corals also proliferate whilst the current-swept reefs have more massive hard corals. The reefs of Raja Ampat are some of the most diverse and healthiest in the world.
    WPAP200903140198.jpg
  • The strong currents in the Misool area create perfect conditions for filter feeders such as soft corals, sea fans and sponges and in most areas, the rocky substrate is literally carpeted in life.  In more sheltered areas, delicate hard corals also proliferate whilst the current-swept reefs have more massive hard corals. The reefs of Raja Ampat are some of the most diverse and healthiest in the world.
    WPAP200903140196.jpg
  • The reefs of Raja Ampat are some of the most diverse and healthiest in the world.  South of Misool are a number of seamounts that attract many different species of fish.
    WPAP200903180055.jpg
  • The reefs of Raja Ampat are some of the most diverse and healthiest in the world.  South of Misool are a number of seamounts that attract many different species of fish.
    WPAP200903180020.jpg
  • The strong currents in the Misool area create perfect conditions for filter feeders such as soft corals, sea fans and sponges and in most areas, the rocky substrate is literally carpeted in life.  The reefs of Raja Ampat are some of the most diverse and healthiest in the world.  Black corals are named after the color of their bony skeleton.
    WPAP200903170135.jpg
  • The karst limestone landscape of the Raja Ampat islands is riddled with caves.  Many are the result of erosion during the last ice age - when sea levels were lower - and now lie beneath sea level.
    WPAP200903170059.jpg
  • The reefs of Raja Ampat are amongst the most biodiverse and healthiest in the world and are home to an extraordinary array of different species.
    WPAP200903140163.jpg
  • The strong currents in the Misool area create perfect conditions for filter feeders such as sea fans, soft corals and sea whips and many of the dive sites have huge fields of fans and whips.  The reefs of Raja Ampat are some of the most diverse and healthiest in the world.
    WPAP200903140149.jpg
  • The reefs of Raja Ampat are some of the most diverse and healthiest in the world.  In the sheltered bays, fragile hard corals can proliferate.
    WPAP200903140108.jpg
  • The strong currents in the Misool area create perfect conditions for filter feeders such as soft corals, sea whips and fans and many of the dive sites have huge fields of fans and whips.  In the more sheltered areas, more fragile hard croals can proliferate. The reefs of Raja Ampat are some of the most diverse and healthiest in the world.
    WPAP200903140101.jpg
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