Raja Ampat Trash: Non-local origin. The vast majority of rubbish appearing in Raja Ampat waters has its origin in the growing settlements of Sorong and Waisai. While improvements to local practices can always be made, it’s obvious that the recent increase in the volume of trash appearing in Raja Ampat closely parallels the explosive growth of
Raja Ampat definitely has built up a reputation for being expensive, but as you quite rightly point out it can be done on a budget if you stay and dive with the homestays, as opposed to resorts. I guess what makes it appear more ‘expensive’ is when you compare the costs to the likes of Thailand or Bali since what you get for your money in
Blue Magic. This site is located between Mioskon and Cape Kri in the deep blue. It is an underwater pinnacle site which rises from the sea floor at a depth of 30m to 7m below the surface. The pinnacle is covered in spectacular corals ranging from gorgonian sea fans, colourful sponges, soft, and hard corals. 7TDffO.