• April 1, 2024

The Beginning of Ecolabel-Certified Fisheries in Maluku, Indonesia

Buru is a remote island that may not be on everyone’s radar. However, in the world of fisheries, Buru is renowned as the home of Indonesia’s export fishers. For a decade, small-scale fishers in Buru have adhered to international certification standards, creating waves of impact that extends beyond their local communities. The Genesis of Fair…

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  • February 27, 2024

MDPI Facilitates SKN Training in East Seraya Village

by Muhammad Alzaki Tristi 50 fishermen in East Seraya Village have successfully demonstrated their capabilities and legality in fishing activities at sea. They will be awarded Fisherman Competency Certificates, which will relieve them of the need for permits. Masyarakat Dan Perikanan Indonesia (MDPI) Foundation, in collaboration with the Pengambengan Fishery Port Authority, and supported by…

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  • February 26, 2024

Connecting Local Organizations, Safeguarding Wallacean Fisheries

by Karel Yerusa & Arroyan Suwarno The Wallacea region, spanning the heart of the Indonesian archipelago, is known for its high biodiversity. Encompassing Sulawesi, Maluku, and the Nusa Tenggara Islands, this area is a transitional zone enclosed by deep seas, separated from Asia and Australia. According to a study by the Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund…

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  • February 23, 2024

Between MDPI, Dreams, and Hopes of Indonesian Fisheries

by Maulana Diaurrahman Kore, MDPI – My name is Maulana Diaurrahman and I am a first-semester student majoring in Fisheries at Mataram University. Recently, I participated in an Internship Program at the Masyarakat Dan Perikanan Indonesia (MDPI) Foundation. For my internship, I chose to work at the MDPI Foundation in Kore Village, Sanggar District, Bima…

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  • February 5, 2024

Neritic Tuna in Bali: Safeguarding Food Security, Honoring the Local Tradition

by Kai Garcia-Neefjes After internal discussions, field assessments and consultations to explore new lines of work on species distinct from Tuna. In November of 2022, with the support of the Packard Family foundation, MDPI commenced work focused on neritic tuna species. The initial assessments led to the identification of two key sites situated in the…

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