Stilted guesthouses suspended over turquoise water, manta rays with seven-metre wingspans and friendly locals are all part of its charm: this is an island that time forgot.

BBC: Derawan Island and the Sangalaki Archipelago

" In light of the large numbers of birds he expects to return to the island over time, he believes it is an "acceptable price to pay.

WSJ: This British Assault on an Island Off Argentina Is for the Birds