By: Karel Yerusa & Marwan Adam One of the biggest threats to the sustainability of our oceans and fisheries is illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing (IUUF) practices. A wide range of policies and agreements are currently put in place to improve joint efforts and commitment in combating IUUF, both at the national and international levels….
By: Bachori Dhian Pratama dan Siti Zulaeha In facing the challenges within the fisheries sector, women play an important role in supporting the management of sustainable tuna fisheries and the economic development of coastal communities. Equal participation of men and women in the fisheries sector could serve as a starting point to reduce marginalization and,…
By: Bachori Dhian Pratama In the last 8 years, MDPI has been working alongside coastal communities in carrying out community development programs, especially in the field of sustainable fisheries. Starting with Fair Trade program implementation as a way to improve fishers’ economy, MDPI has now expanded its scope of work through community capacity building programs…
Indonesia is one of the world’s tuna producing countries. Tuna fisheries, especially skipjack, yellowfin, and bigeye tuna in Fisheries Management Areas of Republic of Indonesia (FMA-RI) 713, 714, 715, 716, and 717 play an important role in the country’s national tuna fishery. However, if not managed properly, it could threaten the sustainability of tuna resources…
Data collected MDPI so far indicates that the size of tuna caught in the last few years has been in decline, with fishers needing to travel further out, resulting in longer fishing days and increased fuel costs. These signs of declining catch volumes need to be monitored, especially by small-scale fishers, who are living with…
