Raja Ampat on the Monaco Stage
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Last April, the Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI) announced the discovery of a walking shark and 10 other new marine species in the waters of Raja Ampat, West Papua. It was the result of an expedition by researchers of several institutions, including LIPI and Conservation International. It turns out that 11 species were named at an international auction in Monaco. Hosted by Prince Albert, the auction succeeded in raising a sum of US$2 million (Rp2 trillion). How much has trickled down to the Raja Ampat areas? Tempo English Edition reports.
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Monaco’s, September 20, 2007.
TEN round dining tables were beautifully arranged at the legendary Oceanographic Museum. Around the tables sat socialites and nobility from various parts of Europe. The host, Prince Albert II of Monaco, was accompanied by Prince and Princess Serge from Yugoslavia. The male guests were in black tie while the women appeared chic and elegant. The party mood was cordial and warm. “The cordiality among them was n
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