Raja Ampat : Antara Menjaga Alam atau Tambang Nikel

Raja Ampat is known as one of the richest marine ecosystems in the world—home to 75% of the world's coral species and thousands of tropical fish species. Its extraordinary underwater beauty has made it a leading ecotourism destination in Indonesia and a UNESCO Global Geopark. But behind that beauty, there is a dark story that is rarely heard. This video explores how nickel mining has begun to destroy the Raja Ampat landscape. From Gag Island to Kawe Island, the expansion of the mining industry has slowly eroded tropical rainforests, polluted the once clear sea, and threatened the sustainability of the lives of indigenous people who depend on the sea and forest for their livelihoods. With the excuse of downstreaming and the ambition of the electric car battery industry, Raja Ampat's nickel wealth has become a hotbed. But who really benefits? Through this documentary, we will witness how uncontrolled exploitation of resources has actually destroyed the environment that should be protected. Because, once damaged, the ecosystem of a small island like Raja Ampat is not easy to restore. 🔍 Will the future of Raja Ampat be determined by mining money, or by the choice to remain sustainable?