Indonesia's Raja Ampat: balancing tourism with protecting the sea

Islands lure divers but conservation efforts need international financing help

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The view from the Piaynemo tourist site in the Raja Ampat archipelago of eastern Indonesia. (Photo by Randy Mulyanto)

RANDY MULYANTO, Contributing writer

RAJA AMPAT, Indonesia -- The tourism industry in the coral-studded, flora and fauna-rich Raja Ampat archipelago of eastern Indonesia is counting on the end of travel restrictions to help put once-promising growth back on track.

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