This area combines the provinces West Papua and the larger Papua (Irian Jaya). Some very well know diving locations are within these provinces, including Raja Ampat and Fak-Fak.
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DebiH
Thumb sucking substitute - oh well the anemone will have to do! Bridled anemonefish shot in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. Nikon D300s, Nauticam housing, 60mm and twin Inon Z240's.
Photocomp November '12 - Open
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Qingran Meng
A curious squid spotted during a night dive at Raja Ampat, West Papua.
Photocomp March '12 - Open
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Sangut Santoso
Schooling Anchovies at Raja Ampat, West Papua.
Photocomp March '12- Open
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Sangut Santoso
This image of a Flatworm was taken at Batbitim Island, Raja Ampat, Indonesia.
Photocomp September '10 - Open
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Sangut Santoso
This image was taken at Batbitim Island, Raja Ampat, Indonesia. Canon 40D with Inon Z-240 flash.
Photocomp September '10 - Open
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SergiyG
Fish schooling just beneath the water surface. Airborei, Raja Ampat, Indonesia.
Photocomp September '10 - Open
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J_deGuzman
A fingernail-sized squat lobster that's pink and hairy can be found by a discerning eye peering among the outer folds of barrel sponges. Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia.
Photocomp July '10 - Open
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J_deGuzman
The Bornella anguilla, growing up to 80mm. It has a very characteristic mosaic-like color pattern. Its name [anguilla = eel] refers to its method of swimming. Pearl Farm, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia.
Photocomp July '10 - Open
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J_deGuzman
This is a boxer crab that holds an anemone in each pincer and uses these anemones for protection like a boxer uses his fists for protection. Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia.
Photocomp July '10 - Open