Category Archives: PNG

A fish of a day

Posted on June 4, 2015 by BomaiCruz

BomaiCruz will be spending a lot of time this year out on oceanic cruises. Internet accessibility might not be great on most of these cruises but I will do my best to keep you all posted in this short time … Continue reading →

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Mysterious light in the sky

Posted on June 27, 2014 by BomaiCruz

Below is a picture taken from a mobile phone at 7 am, Thursday, 26th June, 2014. According tot he person who took the picture, the glow seemed to have a tail, was very bright and was stationary in the sky (well … Continue reading →

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Reptiles of Papua New Guinea: Sea Turtles – Flatback Sea Turtles

Posted on June 17, 2014 by BomaiCruz

While discussing the Reptiles of Papua New Guinea, Rom and Zai Whitaker (1984) have done very little to talk about sea turtles eventhough their fresh water cousins are widely represented. In my discussions of the Reptiles of Papua New Guinea, … Continue reading →

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Reptiles of Papua New Guinea: Sea Turtles – Loggerhead turtles

Posted on June 12, 2014 by BomaiCruz

Papua New Guinea (PNG) is home to six of the worlds seven sea turtle species of which all but the flatback turtle come ashore to nest. Sea turtles have always been part of PNG culture providing meat, eggs and ornaments … Continue reading →

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Crocodiles of Papua New Guinea: Part 2 – Saltwater Crocodile

Posted on June 11, 2014 by BomaiCruz

After the New Guinea Crocodile (Crocodylus novaeguineae), the saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) is the only other crocodylian species found in Papua New Guinea (PNG). C.porosus has a wide distribution ranging from the Solomon Islands to Sri Lanka and India and … Continue reading →

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Crocodiles of Papua New Guinea; Part 1 – New Guinea Crocodile

Posted on June 3, 2014 by BomaiCruz

I know of the existance of clans outside of the Sepik that have different animals including crocodiles as their totem but a part from the Sepiks, this is the first time I have seen a reference made to people outside … Continue reading →

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A look at Reptiles of Papua New Guinea

Posted on June 2, 2014 by BomaiCruz

Papua New Guinea’s (PNG) rich biodiversity has always facinated both scientists and ordinary people the world over but apart from the few documentaries and beautiful images very little is done in documenting this rich biodiversity. Pictured here is one of … Continue reading →

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Nago Island, Kavieng

Posted on May 28, 2014 by BomaiCruz

Here are some pictures from Nago Island in Kavieng, New Ireland Province, Papua New Guinea. To my followers, this will be the site for a very exciting event later this year. 2014. Do I have your attention now? Stay tuned … Continue reading →

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Missing boat people rescued (an update)

Posted on January 29, 2014 by BomaiCruz

Nine people reported to have been missing at sea in East New Britain waters, Papua New Guinea (PNG) have reportedly been rescued by a fishing vessel.  PNG’s local paper the Post Courier reported that the National Maritime Safety Authority had confirmed that fifteen … Continue reading →

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Update on Missing Scientists

Posted on November 5, 2013 by BomaiCruz

About a year and three months ago, a post on the case of five research scientists who had mysteriously disappeared in the waters of West New Britain, Papua New Guinea was reported on this blog. (see post) At that time the … Continue reading →

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