Is RAJA AMPAT Still Worth It in 2026? (CORAL BLEACHING)

Raja Ampat’s coral reefs face a critical tipping point. We return to the world’s most biodiverse marine region to ask: is scuba diving in Raja Ampat still worth it in 2025 amid bleaching and tourism pressures? Raja Ampat’s perfect images hide a harsh truth — mass bleaching, plastic pollution and over-tourism are threatening Indonesia’s last marine paradise. In this episode we return to Chicken Reef, Sardine Reef, Mioskon and Blue Magic to discover what remains of this legendary diving destination in 2025. 🐠 We share raw footage of bleached coral, current-driven dives and rare encounters with Wobbegong sharks and octopus — and ask if Raja Ampat is still worth your effort. 💡 Watch to the end for our honest advice on whether this is still the bucket-list trip it’s made out to be — plus five ways to dive more responsibly and support reef recovery. 🎥 Shot with Insta360 X5, GoPro Hero 13 & DJI Mini 4 Pro. #CinematicDiving #RajaAmpat #ScubaTravel We’re Aaron & Cassie — filmmakers and scuba pros creating cinematic dive travel stories that inspire ocean conservation and sustainable adventure. 🌊 Subscribe for real travel, not tours: https://www.youtube.com/@Aaron.and.Cassie?sub_confirmation=1 📘 Get our Free Raja Ampat Packing Guide → https://aaronandcassie.com/free-scuba-diving-travel-guides/ 0:00 – Raja Ampat 2025: The Tipping Point 0:53 – Chicken Reef Dive: Beauty vs Bleaching 4:06 – Sardine Reef Currents & Coral Crisis 6:49 – Mioskon Dive: Biodiversity & Hope 12:18 – Blue Magic Currents & Challenges 14:44 – Reef Health 2025: The Hard Truth 15:08 – Should You Still Visit Raja Ampat? 15:20 – Our Honest Advice for Divers #RajaAmpat #RajaAmpatDiving #CoralReef #CoralBleaching #IndonesiaDiving #ScubaDiving #SustainableDiving #MarineConservation #EcoTourism #CinematicDiving #UnderwaterCinematography #DiveTravel #AaronAndCassie