Exotica Charters Unveils Ultra-Exclusive Yacht Experiences in the World’s Most Remote Destinations

Exotica Charters introduces a new era of luxury yachting with bespoke expeditions onboard fully crewed luxury yachts to some of the world’s most remote paradises. Destinations highlighted by Exotica ...
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Just as Raja Ampat fetches UNESCO Biosphere Reserve title, nickel mining looms

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 ...
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We discovered Raja Ampat’s reef manta rays prefer staying close to home – which could help us save more of them

Edy Setyawan has received funding from the Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship - Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) New Zealand, and the WWF Russell E. Train Education for Nature Program (EFN), ...
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Pushback grows against nickel mining in Indonesian marine paradise of Raja Ampat

The Indonesian government has suspended nickel mining in the Raja Ampat archipelago following public outcry and investigations that revealed environmental violations, including illegal mining on small ...