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How does the expansion of nickel mining in Raja Ampat, Indonesia, directly impact its globally significant marine biodiversity and local communities?

Nickel mining expansion in Raja Ampat, Indonesia, threatens its globally significant marine biodiversity. From 2020-2024, mining land increased by 494 hectares, tripling the previous five-year rate, impacting 75% of the world's coral species and over 1,600 fish species. Sedimentation from mining already harms coral reefs and coastal waters, impacting local communities who rely on fishing and tourism.