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October 13, 2026

Gorontalo’s FCMC 2026 Meeting Leaves Stakeholders with Tons of Development Responsibilities

by Dadang Siswanto Alim, M. A. Indira Prameswari Have you heard of Tomini Bay? Experts dub Tomini Bay the “Heart of the Coral Triangle,” crowning its status as the centre of marine biodiversity in the southern part of the Gorontalo province. Though a safe ground for reef fishes, this region holds a large activity of…

November 19, 2025

Hope in a Sick Ocean: The Resilience of Waelihang Fishers

by Putra Satria Timur, Asis Buton, Halid Sanahuyo, and Rajab Tasane Heavy rain lashed the coast of Tanjung Karang that afternoon, the water cascading toward the shoreline to mix with waves that relentlessly scraped against the sand. Oblivious to the chill, children ran and swam in the surf, their laughter the only sign of life…

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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December 4, 2024

MDPI Rallies for Sustainable Fisheries at Green Press Community 2024 Journalism Event

by Muhammad Alzaki Tristi Jakarta–Beyond Fisheries: MDPI engaged journalists in this year’s Green Press Community 2024, an initiative spearheaded by the Society of Indonesian Environmental Journalists (SIEJ). Designed to heighten awareness about environmental sustainability, the gathering on Saturday (11/23) in Jakarta brought together an eclectic mix of stakeholders—journalists, activists, students, government officials, NGOs, and private…