Deforestation caused by nickel mining of PT Kawei Sejahtera Mining in Kawei, a small island in the Raja Ampat archipelago, West Papua, Indonesia. Image taken in December 2024 by Auriga Nusantara.

8. Harfat Peak Located on Misool Island, Harfat Peak is named after Harun and Fatima, the couple who discovered it in 2012. The 30-minute trek to the top via wooden stairs rewards visitors with ...

In 2020, it generated 7 billion rupiah (around US$ 430,000). The regency comprises 610 islands, 35 of which are inhabited, with Misool Island famous for its pristine marine ecosystems.

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Located in Indonesia ’s remote Raja Ampat archipelago, Misool was founded by keen divers Marit and Andrew, who built their eco-lodge on an island which was once home to a shark-finning camp.

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Indonesia allows Gag Nikel to resume mining in Raja Ampat after finding its environmental management meets required standards.

Either way, it's the closest you'll come to scuba diving through a myth. 4. Raja Ampat, Indonesia Photo: Unsplash If marine biodiversity had a capital, Raja Ampat would be it.