A threatened mosaic of habitats and species assemblage

The Papuan BiodiversityA unique treasure of natural resources

The last World’s Major Tropical Wilderness Area

The Rainbowfish Research Program

Research Partners: Akademi Perikanan Sorong (APSOR-BPSDM.DKP); Loka Riset Budidaya Ikan Hias Air Tawar (LRBIHAT-BRKP. DKP); Institut de Recherche pour le Développement (IRD. UR 175).

Research Collaborations: Taman Nasional Teluk Cendrawasih (TNTC-DEPHUT); Dinas Perikanan Kab. Manokwari; Kab. Sorong; Kab. Sorong Selatan; Kab. Raja Ampat; Kab. Bintuni, Papua Barat.

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