Raja Ampat: The World’s Marine Biodiversity Epicentre in 2027
Raja Ampat, nominated as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 2025, remains the global epicentre of marine biodiversity, hosting 75% of all known coral species, over 1,300 reef fish species, and 17 marine mammal species across its protected waters. For those familiar with the vibrant marine ecosystems of Bali and Sumba, the journey eastward across the…