Raja Ampat

        Raja Ampat is a fraction of Sorong regency, since 2003. District has a population of 31,000 souls has 610 islands (only 35 islands are inhabited) with a total area of ​​about 46,000 km2, but only 6,000 km2 of land, 40,000 km2, the sea again. The islands are unspoiled and the sea is still beautiful to make direct tourists hooked. They seemed to want to explore the waters in the "Bird's Head" New Guinea

      This region had become the target of hunters reef fish by means of bombing and cyanide poison to spread. However, there are still many people who seek to protect the region so that the wealth of the sea could be saved. Coral reefs in Raja Ampat marine rated most complete in the world. Of the world's 537 species of coral, 75 percent were in these waters. Also found 1104 species of fish, 669 species of molluscs (soft animals), and 537 species of coral animals. Excellent

       The World Bank in collaboration with global environmental institutions establish Raja Ampat as one region in East Indonesia Coral Reef Rehabilitation assistance and Management Program (Coremap) II, since 2005. Di Raja Ampat, this program covers 17 villages and involve the local population. Fishermen are also trained to cultivate grouper and seaweed.

Exoticism Raja Ampat       

       Papua Diving, the only exotic resort that offers underwater tours in the region, visited by tourists diving enthusiasts at home for days and even up to a full month to wade through the contours of the sea floor. They seemed to not want to go back to their countries because they get "island paradise that is second to none on this earth".

      Managers not easy to prepare a place for tourists. Maximillian J Ammer, a Dutch citizen of Papua Diving Resort owners are also pioneers of marine tourism drive this region, need desperately to set up various facilities to attract tourists from abroad. Since he started his business eight years ago, a lot of money must be spent. However, the results are also satisfactory. Each year the resort is visited at least 600 special tourist who spent an average of two weeks.

      Lodging is very simple that only a walled and roofed woven palm leaves that cost a minimum of 75 euro or Rp 900,000 a night. If you want to dive must pay 30 euros, or about Rp 360,000 was diving at a particular location. Most tourists come from Europe. Only a few tourists from Indonesia to stay and dive in there. Tourists feel safe in times of day and night while enjoying blistering and sunsets as well as swimming and diving in the deep sea.

       in addition to marine and fisheries, Raja Ampat has a wealth of natural resources, such as petroleum and nickel. On the seabed there are also many sunken ships former World War II is estimated to contain "treasure trove" of high value. However, if mismanaged, it is feared exploitation activities threaten the preservation and natural beauty of the sea