Raja Ampat: Why is NOBODY Talking About This?!

Raja Ampat — once hailed The Last Paradise. But after 6 years away, our return in 2025 exposed a different truth. Diving from Basecamp in Waisai, West Papua, we take you to explore underwater at Cape Kri to Chicken Reef, Yenbuba Jetty and Sardine Reef, where the signs of coral bleaching and reef damage are undeniable. Join us as we begin a two-week deep dive into Indonesia’s most iconic dive region — exploring reef health, biodiversity, and what remains of one of the world’s top scuba diving destinations. ✈️ Planning your next dive trip? Grab our FREE Raja Ampat Packing Guide here → https://aaron-and-cassie.kit.com/raja-ampat-packing-guide 00:00 – Raja Ampat Expedition Begins: Paradise Lost? 0:33 – Waisai Reveal & Journey Setup 01:30 – Cape Kri Dive: Then vs Now 04:00 – Chicken Reef Bleaching: Coral Collapse 07:27 – Boat Briefing & Dive Setup 08:48 – Yenbuba Jetty: Reef Damage & Fish Feeding 11:45 – Sardine Reef: Strong Currents, Hopeful Signs 12:33 – Marine Life: Trevally, Sharks, Napoleon Wrasse 13:30 – Reef Health in 2025: Is It Still Worth It? 14:04 – What’s Next: Deeper Dives & The Dampier Strait 🌊 Watch more diving adventures: • Thailand Diving Series → https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL57efFcPIEJe386XTTBnDytym9mIAazim&si=5ImmI0h2JnOp4XCl • Raja Ampat Diving Series → (Coming soon- Subscribe to get notified when it's live!) https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL57efFcPIEJcbRIH7vlQDVeltMVZfIkP9&si=ck5v5vo3iUqIICnJ • Quick Top 5 Guides → https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL57efFcPIEJdcg3Lh8eAo52WXk3zClqps&si=SQhxozaCIhduixtn 🐠 Subscribe for more dive stories & adventures → https://www.youtube.com/@Aaron.and.Cassie?sub_confirmation=1 📩 Stay connected & get our best tips direct to your inbox → https://aaron-and-cassie.kit.com/sign-up ☕ Enjoyed this video? You can buy us a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/aaron.and.cassie 🔗 Links & Gear We Use 🧳 Travel Insurance for Long-Term Travel (Nomads & Expats): https://safetywing.com/ambassador/refer/26235483 🎵 Music from Epidemic Sound – Try Free: https://share.epidemicsound.com/g5vv83 🤿 Best Dive Insurance Worldwide (We Use This!): https://www.daneurope.org/en/buy-dive-insurance#!/partnerCode=729130 📷 Our Camera Gear: Panasonic G9 II | GoPro Hero 13 | DJI Mini 4 Pro | DJI Mic Mini | PGYTech | Insta360 X5 #RajaAmpat #ScubaDiving #CoralReef #AaronAndCassie