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The Bird's Head Seascape, a rich repository of the world’s most diverse marine life, rare birds, mammals, insects and plants, comprises 183,000 sq km, encompassing over 100 villages in West Papua, Indonesia.
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LATEST NEWS

Rapid Coral Recovery via Symbiont Transfer from Healthy Corals by Daniel Collins, et al

This research article was published by Science Advances on Oct. 14, 2026. Due to a number of factors, coral reefs worldwide are in decline.  This article’s findings, while not specific to the BHS, are valuable for all coral recovery/restoration initiatives.   Read the full article here: Rapid Coral Recovery via Symbiont Transfer from Healthy Corals Abstract Coral bleaching, the temperature-induced loss of dinoflagellate symbionts, is a major driver of global coral reef decline....
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Teamwork: Oceanic Society and The Sea People

We are proud and excited to announced that the Raja Ampat based NGO (Yayasan) The SEA People (Orang Laut Papua) has been approved for an Expedition Impact Program Conservation Grant funded by the Oceanic Society. Oceanic Society is America’s first non-profit established to protect the world’s oceans.  Oceanic Society has worked to inspire and empower people worldwide to take part in building a healthy future for the world’s oceans since 1969.  Oceanic Society works to improve ocean...
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Shark Ray 360: ReShark’s 2nd affiliate Project

Shark Ray 360 is an international conservation collective advancing the scientific understanding, care and conservation of critically endangered bowmouth guitarfish (Rhina ancylostomus) both in human care and throughout their native ranges. Shark Ray 360 is made up of more than 30 contributors across four continents representing zoos and aquariums, universities, global conservation groups, researchers, fisheries experts and more – all focused on creating and implementing innovative...
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ReShark Ramblings #12 by Dr. Mark Erdmann

The ReShark Ramblings’ blog is a compilation of recent ReShark activities created by its director Dr. Mark Erdmann. A few highlights from Ramblings #12 StAR Thailand adds shark nannies and plans the construction of their new nursery The new Misool nursery on Kalig island up and running. After the installation of their Nursery Life Support System, their first egg shipment arrived StAR Indonesia releases its 80th pup and the SW Papua governor and his wife release a pup named in their honor....
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Bird's Head Seascape Governmental Authorities Pemerintah Propinsi Papua Barat (Province of West Papua) KSDAE (Direktorat Konservasi Sumberdaya Alam dan Ekosistem)(Ministry of Environment and Forestry) Kementerian Kelautan dan Perikanan Republik Indonesia (National Ministry for Marine Affairs and Fisheries) Kabupaten Raja Ampat (Raja Ampat Regency) Kabupaten Kaimana (Kaimana Regency) Kabupaten Tambrauw (Tambrauw Regency) Kabupaten Nabire (Nabire Regency) Kabupaten Teluk Wondama (Wondama Bay Regency) Taman Nasional Teluk Cenderawasih (Cenderawasih Bay National Park) BBKSDA (Balai Besar Konservasi Sumberdaya Alam) Kabupaten Fakfak

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