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The Raja Ampat archipelago encompasses more than 9.8 million acres of land and sea. According to the Nature Conservancy, “ Its massive coral colonies show that its reefs are resistant to threats like coral bleaching and disease – threats that now jeopardize the survival of corals around the world. In addition, Raja Ampat’s strong ocean currents sweep coral larvae across the Indian and Pacific Oceans to replenish other reef ecosystems. Raja Ampat’s coral diversity, resilience to threats and ability to replenish reefs make it a global priority for marine protection”