As the world observes World Tuna Day on May 2nd, Indonesia proudly stands as a beacon of sustainable tuna fisheries management and resource stewardship. Indonesia’s strategic geographical position between the Pacific and Indian Oceans and its vast territorial waters and islands make it a key player in the global seafood industry. With a fisheries potential…
2 May 2024, Bali – On World Tuna Day, fisheries scientists and policy-makers of Indonesia, the Philippines and Viet Nam urged for a stronger collective vision and regional strategy to secure yellowfin tuna fisheries in the Western Central Pacific Ocean (WCPO). Gathering at a fourth dialogue since 2022, the delegates expressed a rising urgency for…
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…
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…
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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