• June 19, 2025

MDPI Trains 13 NGOs to Support Fishing Families

by M. A. Indira Prameswari Karangasem (19/6)—MDPI continues to strengthen fishing households by training 13 local non-government organizations (NGOs) to become financial literacy facilitators. Held in two sessions—April 16–17 and June 16–19, 2025—this program expands the reach of MDPI’s financial education model through a collaborative, peer-to-peer approach. More than just theory, the training involved tool-sharing…

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  • June 5, 2025

Can Sustainable FAD Management Become a Reality?

by M. A. Indira Prameswari, Muhammad Novriansyah The future of Indonesia’s fish aggregating device (FAD) management for tuna took stage at the 2025 National FAD Forum in Jakarta, hosted by the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (MMAF) with support from MDPI. Stakeholders—from government and academia to fishers, businesses, and NGOs—gathered to tackle one big…

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  • May 8, 2025

MDPI Highlights Small-Scale Fishers Supporting Tuna Exports at Tuna Talks, World Expo 2025 Osaka

by Indonesia Tuna Consortium At the Tuna Talks: Exploring Tradition, Heritage & Sustainability in Indonesia’s Tuna Fisheries forum on Friday (May 2), MDPI spotlighted the needs of small-scale fishers. Held at the World Expo 2025 Osaka, the forum was organized by the Indonesia Tuna Consortium in collaboration with the Indonesia Pavilion, providing a platform to…

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  • April 30, 2025

Raising Awareness on Sustainable Tropical Tuna Fishery Management in Gorontalo

by Putra Satria Timur and Karel Yerusa Tropical tuna fisheries play a crucial role in Indonesia’s economy and food security. To ensure their sustainability, the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (MMAF) has released the Harvest Strategy for Tropical Tuna. This strategy outlines key measures to sustainably manage yellowfin tuna, bigeye tuna, and skipjack tuna…

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  • April 30, 2025

Wailihang Tuna Fishing Tradition and the Struggles of Local Fishers

by Asis Buton and Putra Satria Timur Buru Island, one of the largest islands in Maluku Province, is renowned for its abundant natural resources—especially in fisheries. Among its villages, Wailihang stands out, often nicknamed the “Tuna Village” for its rich tuna harvests. Fishers in Wailihang rely on a traditional fishing method called handline fishing (pancing…

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