fromwww.aljazeera.com1 day agoSaving endangered leopard sharks in Indonesia's Raja Ampat archipelagoLeopard sharks were once abundant in the waters of Indonesia's Raja Ampat archipelago but have been nearly wiped out due to commercial fishing and the lucrative shark trade.Environment
World newsfromwww.bbc.com1 month agoRace to mine metals for EV batteries threatens marine paradiseNickel mining threatens biodiversity in Raja Ampat as the Indonesian government revokes mining permits to protect the area.Significant environmental damage has already occurred due to mining activities, prompting conservation concerns.