Raja Ampat

Google Maps Blurs Raja Ampat Satellite Imagery, Mining Activity Still Visible on Bing Maps

Satellite image of Gag Island in Raja Ampat blurred on Google Maps on June 9, 2025, while Bing Maps still clearly shows mining areas.

Government Revokes Four Nickel Mining Permits in Raja Ampat

On June 10, 2025, the government revoked permits for four nickel mines in UNESCO's Raja Ampat Geopark to protect the marine ecosystem.

Nickel Mining Expansion in Raja Ampat Poses Serious Threat to Marine Ecosystems

Nickel mining in Raja Ampat has tripled over five years, causing sedimentation that damages coral reefs and threatens fisheries and tourism livelihoods.