EPISODE · Mar 24, 2026 · 6 MIN
EPISODE 11 - The Holy Grail of Diving (Why We Are Obsessed with Raja Ampat) | IndoDiveX
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Pack your bags for the edge of the world! In this episode, Mia and Kai take you on a pilgrimage to the "Amazon of the Seas": Raja Ampat. Discover why this steamy, Jurassic Park-like wilderness in West Papua holds 75% of the world's coral species and is considered the absolute Holy Grail of global scuba diving.In this episode, we cover:The World Record Dive: Surviving the 374-species fish tornado at Cape Kri and exploring the vibrant hard corals of Melissa's Garden.Walking Sharks & Wobbegongs: Meeting Raja Ampat's bizarre, native carpet sharks and nocturnal shuffling predators.The Ocean Flows Downhill: The mind-blowing science of the Indonesian Throughflow and why Raja's resilient corals might be the "global seed bank" to save our oceans.Liveaboards vs. Homestays: How to plan your ultimate trip, plus the power of ancient Papuan "Sasi" conservation in growing manta ray populations.Hit the Follow button to join our underwater expeditions, and share this episode with the ultimate dive buddy you want to take to Raja Ampat!
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Pack your bags for the edge of the world! In this episode, Mia and Kai take you on a pilgrimage to the "Amazon of the Seas": Raja Ampat. Discover why this steamy, Jurassic Park-like wilderness in West Papua holds 75% of the world's coral species and is considered the absolute Holy Grail of global scuba diving.In this episode, we cover:The World Record Dive: Surviving the 374-species fish tornado at Cape Kri and exploring the vibrant hard corals of Melissa's Garden.Walking Sharks & Wobbegongs: Meeting Raja Ampat's bizarre, native carpet sharks and nocturnal shuffling predators.The Ocean Flows Downhill: The mind-blowing science of the Indonesian Throughflow and why Raja's resilient corals might be the "global seed bank" to save our oceans.Liveaboards vs. Homestays: How to plan your ultimate trip, plus the power of ancient Papuan "Sasi" conservation in growing manta ray populations.Hit the Follow button to join our underwater expeditions, and share this episode with the ultimate dive buddy you want to take to Raja Ampat!
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