The Pioneer of Scuba Diving in Raja Ampat | Max Ammer | Indonesia

Watch this an inspiring story of Max Ammer, the pioneer of scuba diving in Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. With over 30 years of experience, Max is the founder of Papua Diving Resorts, and he was the first to open a dive resort in the Raja Ampat region, including Kri Eco Resort and Sorido Bay Resort. The Raja Ampat archipelago, known as the Last Paradise on Earth, is situated at the intersection of the Pacific and Indian Oceans in the Coral Triangle. The marine biodiversity in this area is the highest in the world, boasting more than 540 species of coral, over 1,000 species of coral fish, and more than 700 species of mollusks. In this video, we'll take you on a journey to witness the beauty and diversity of the Raja Ampat marine life and learn about Max's story as a pioneer in scuba diving. 0:00 The Pioneer of Diving in Raja Ampat 0:57 Introduction 2:02 Coming to Raja Ampat 4:26 Settling in Raja Ampat 5:47 First years of diving resort 6:12 Importance of time of diving 7:19 A story about two turtles 8:39 Training of dive guides 9:54 Working with local people and conservation 14:26 Problems in Raja Ampat 16:21 Boats to protect environment 19:14 Rainwater harvesting 20:06 How we got a plane 21:41 Helicopter is a better tool 23:02 Flying is the only way to travel in Papua 25:04 Max's Guide My wife and I have had the pleasure of exploring various dive resorts in Raja Ampat since we first discovered the area. However, Sorido Bay Resort has easily become our favourite, and we have already visited twice. The resort's unparalleled combination of exceptional diving, the world's greatest marine biodiversity, and the wonderful facilities make it our favourite destination on Earth. For avid divers, it is undoubtedly a paradise that we hope to visit countless more times in the future. We owe immense gratitude to the numerous individuals and organizations who have contributed to the making of this video. Their names are duly credited at the end of the video. Also, if you liked this video, don't forget to give it a LIKE and show us your support. And, if you want to stay up to date with all of our latest adventures, hit the SUBSCRIBE button on the Diver's Lens YouTube channel. We can't wait to take you on more exciting journeys and share our love for the ocean and its amazing creatures with you. Thank you for watching and we hope to hear from you soon!