2013-06 West Papua, Indonesia #9

Putu

One of the very good crew members that took care of us.

MSY Damai, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, June 12, 2013

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Sunset

Dampier Strait, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, June 12, 2013

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LJax, Debbie & Ross

Relaxing on the terrace outside our room.

Dampier Strait, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, June 12, 2013

2013-06-12#6018

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Fishermen

Pulau Dua, Indonesia, June 13, 2013

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MSY Dewi Nusantara @ Sunrise

Another 'Phinisi' Schooner liveaboard dive boat.

Manokwari, Indonesia, June 14, 2013

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Boat

Roon Island, West Papua, Indonesia, June 15, 2013

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Whale Shark

The whale sharks (Rhincodon typus) come to the big fishing boats (bagans) for food. Fishermen consider the whale sharks good luck omens.

Kwatisore, West Papua, Indonesia, June 16, 2013

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Whale Shark watching

The fishermen dice up small fish, put the pieces in a bucket of saltwater and pour it in the mouths of the whale shark.

Kwatisore, West Papua, Indonesia, June 16, 2013

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Whale Shark

Rhincodon typus

Kwatisore, West Papua, Indonesia, June 16, 2013

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Bagan

Very large outriggers to hold suspended nets used in night fishing.

Kwatisore, West Papua, Indonesia, June 16, 2013

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Village

Just a few families.

Rippon Island, West Papua, Indonesia, June 17, 2013

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Villagers

Rippon Island, West Papua, Indonesia, June 17, 2013

2013-06-17#6081

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