Photo by Juergen Freund

One year ago, the Raja Ampat Shark Sanctuary was declared in Indonesia. Within the Raja Ampat Shark Sanctuary is Misool Eco Resort’s 1200 sq. Km No Take Zone, protecting this highly bio-diverse marine paradise. A new ranger patrol boat is urgently needed to keep the poachers out.

Join the Sea Heroes Challenge: Help us buy a ranger boat.

Shawn Heinrichs, Shark Savers Director and recipient of Scuba Diving’s prestigious 2011 Oris Sea Hero of the Year award, will donate 100% of his $5,000 award to the ranger boat.

Shark Savers, which partnered with Misool Eco Resort to create the Raja Ampat Shark Sanctuary, will match Shawn's donation with a $5,000 grant towards the boat.

Misool Eco Resort, the winner of Travel & Leisure’s Global Vision 2011 Marine Conservation award, manages a totally local, community-based ranger patrol team. The ranger boat will go to their charity, Misool Baseftin.

Shark Savers, Shawn, Misool Eco Resort are joined by Oris and Scuba Diving magazine in challenging you to join us. The sharks, mantas, and the pristine eco-system of Raja Ampat need this ranger boat.

Donate to buy the ranger boat. Click here.

On the Donation Form, at "APPLY MY DONATION", select "Shark Sanctuary Ranger Boat"