Gallery - West Papua / Irian Jaya

This area combines the provinces West Papua and the larger Papua (Irian Jaya). Some very well know diving locations are within these provinces, including Raja Ampat and Fak-Fak.

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Substitute Thumb

Substitute Thumb

Thumb sucking substitute - oh well the anemone will have to do! Bridled anemonefish shot in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. Nikon D300s, Nauticam housing, 60mm and twin Inon Z240's.
Photocomp November '12 - Open

Shining Squid

Shining Squid

A curious squid spotted during a night dive at Raja Ampat, West Papua.
Photocomp March '12 - Open

Aquarium

Aquarium

Schooling Anchovies at Raja Ampat, West Papua.
Photocomp March '12- Open

Blue Ringed Octopus

Blue Ringed Octopus

A Blue-ringed Octopus at Raja Ampat, West Papua.
Photocomp February '12 - Open

Polychaete Worm

Polychaete Worm

A Polychaete Worm hunting, Raja Ampat, West Papua.
Photocomp February '12 - Open

Mangroves

Mangroves

Colourful Mangroves at Raja Ampat, West Papua.
Photocomp February '12 - Open

Flatworm

Flatworm

This image of a Flatworm was taken at Batbitim Island, Raja Ampat, Indonesia.
Photocomp September '10 - Open

Golden Shrimp

Golden Shrimp

This image was taken at Batbitim Island, Raja Ampat, Indonesia. Canon 40D with Inon Z-240 flash.
Photocomp September '10 - Open

Nursery for fishes

Nursery for fishes

Fish schooling just beneath the water surface. Airborei, Raja Ampat, Indonesia.
Photocomp September '10 - Open

Bad Hairy Day

Bad Hairy Day

A fingernail-sized squat lobster that's pink and hairy can be found by a discerning eye peering among the outer folds of barrel sponges. Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia.
Photocomp July '10 - Open

Bornella anguilla

Bornella anguilla

The Bornella anguilla, growing up to 80mm. It has a very characteristic mosaic-like color pattern. Its name [anguilla = eel] refers to its method of swimming. Pearl Farm, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia.
Photocomp July '10 - Open

The Contender

The Contender

This is a boxer crab that holds an anemone in each pincer and uses these anemones for protection like a boxer uses his fists for protection. Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia.
Photocomp July '10 - Open

Portrait of Crab

Portrait of Crab

This image was taken at Bat Bitim Island, West Papua, Indonesia.
Photocomp June '10 - Open

Twin Batfish

Twin Batfish

This image was taken at Bat Bitim Island, West Papua, Indonesia.
Photocomp June '10 - Open

Red Eyes

Red Eyes

This image of a Red-eye Goby was taken at Bat Bitim Island, West Papua, Indonesia.
Photocomp June '10 - Open

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Diving Raja Ampat - The Resort Experience in MisoolDiving Raja Ampat - The Resort Experience in Misool
In 2004, a group of Europeans set up a resort in the middle of nowhere about four hours by speedboat from Sorong, West Papua. Batbitem, an island near the Fiabacet-Boo chain in the southeast Misool area of Raja Ampat was to be the new 'Eden'.
Celebrating Small Victories at Misool Eco ResortCelebrating Small Victories at Misool Eco Resort
It is with great pride that we announce the first official sanctions in our No Take Zone. Last week our Rangers encountered two fishing boats laying gill nets about 30 minutes north of the resort. The illegal fishermen were intercepted on a routine patrol of our 1220 sq km No-Take Zone.
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