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  • December 15, 2025

Destruction of MDPI-Supported FAD in North Maluku Challenges Maritime Regulation

by Marwan Adam, Putra Satria Timur A collision in the waters of North Maluku has sparked a litmus test for Indonesia’s maritime regulations, after a licensed Fish Aggregating Device (FAD) owned by small-scale fishers in the Obi Strait was destroyed by a passing industrial barge in late September 2025. Sarno La Jiwa, an administrator for…

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  • November 20, 2025

Less Fish, Less on the Dining Table: The Story of Fisher Families Refusing to Sink

by Reno Nanda Pratama Every time her husband’s small boat disappears behind the horizon, Nurfita Thalib watches until it is swallowed by the sea line. She never knows if the vessel will return laden with fish, or if it will carry back nothing but a crew exhausted from fighting the waves. Yet, one constant remains:…

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  • 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…

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  • October 8, 2025

MDPI Hosts ‘SELAT MUDA’ Training in Bali to Strengthen Youth Roles in Climate Change

by Muhammad Alzaki Tristi In Bali, the next generation of coastal youth is stepping up to protect Indonesia’s marine ecosystems. MDPI launched a training and technical workshop under its new project, SELAT MUDA, in Denpasar on September 25. The program provides practical training for young people and university students, aiming to strengthen the capacity of…

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  • September 2, 2025

MDPI Pursues Fisheries Social Responsibility Assessment Training

by A. Riza Baroqi This article features a personal experience from our Governance Officer, A. Riza Baroqi, who joined the Social Responsibility Assessment (SRA) training in Los Angeles, United States, February 2025. The assessment act as a tool to measure social aspects on the implementation of Fishery Improvement Project (FIP). It was a rewarding experience for…

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