Located in the heart of the Coral Triangle, Papua New Guinea is home to some of the world’s most diverse, extensive and pristine reefs.

Courtesy of an expansive coastline encompassing over 600 islands, the nation is surrounded by a marine world largely untouched by modern life and industrialisation.

Here’s a sneak peek into some of PNG’s most acclaimed coral reefs and why they’re attracting the attention of the world for all the right reasons.