Those hoping to visit the Andaman and Nicobar Islands will now find the process significantly simpler.
Vanuatu announces progress in island dispute
Discussions between France and the Pacific nation have begun to decide the fate of two uninhabited islands near New Caledonia.
Five-star hotel for Komodo dragon visitors
AYANA Komodo Resort, Waecicu Beach will be the first luxury hotel on the Indonesian island of Flores, with easy access to the Komodo National Park.
3D Printed Reef Aims To help Repair Maldivian Waters
Reef Design Labs of Australia have shipped across 3D printed reefs to Summer Island in the Maldives, in an effort to stabilise dwindling ocean life.
Pearl farms in Myanmar to welcome tourists soon
The farms in the Myeik archipelago will be accessible from October, with numbers of visitors limited only by the size of the tourist boats.
Pacific islands urged to ban harmful sunscreens
After Hawaii’s ban of sunscreens made with potentially harmful chemicals, scientists are urging Pacific nations to follow suit to protect at-risk reefs.
New Caledonia’s reefs to be better protected
Access to the marine ecosystems surrounding the French overseas territory will be severely limited following the introduction of large new protected areas.
9 Foot Whale Shark Rescued Off East Indian Coast
Locals of Odisha’s Ganjam District rescued an infant whale shark, who had washed ashore last Sunday.
Indonesia may scrap tax on Superyacht arrivals
The current luxury tax can be as high as 75 per cent on Superyachts docking in Indonesian ports, but may be removed to encourage more tourism.