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(December 15, 2022) Through deep-sea research, a lot of knowledge can be found to take advantage of economic values ​​that can be developed, including efforts to protect the ecosystem from being damaged. As a country that has a very wide sea territory, Indonesia has relatively not done much marine research exploration, especially regarding the deep sea which actually has a lot of potential.

[https://www.validnews.id/kultura/brin-riset-laut-dalam-penting-untuk-industri-obat-dan-kesehatan]

(December 13, 2022) The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) is conducting marine bioprospecting research to seek and explore genetic and biological resources in the deep sea to make them commercial products. “This research on marine bioprospecting is a scientific effort to find and explore local biological and genetic resources with the aim of bringing biodiversity into a commercial product”. Said Head of the BRIN Deep Sea Research center, Indah Suci Nurhati in a statement in Jakarta

[https://www.antaranews.com/berita/3302023/brin-lakukan-riset-bioprospeksi-laut-eksplorasi-sumber-daya-laut-dalam#mobile-nav]

(December 8, 2022) The Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) encourages submarine cable operators to succeed in the Blue Economy program. It is intended that activities in the marine space can run sustainably and not interfere with the interests of other beneficiaries.

[https://finance.detik.com/berita-ekonomi-bisnis/d-6450043/kkp-dorong-operator-kabel-laut-sukseskan-program-ekonomi-biru]

(December 6, 2022) Korea-Indonesia MTCRC held the Korea-Indonesia International Marine Satellite Workshop on Monday (5-12-2022). In this workshop, it was conveyed that Indonesia has a commitment and takes action to protect and manage its natural resources in a sustainable manner and develop the economy to the blue economy stage.

[https://maritim.go.id/detail/korea-indonesia-mtcrc-gelar-workshop-internasional-satelit-laut]

(November 29, 2022) The Indonesian government, with the support of the Green Climate Fund (GCF), Conservation International (CI), and Conservation of Indonesia, launched 'Blue Halo S'. Blue Halo S Indonesia is an integrated and comprehensive approach to managing the conservation of marine and fishery natural resources. This includes the ecological and economic circle between marine production and protection.

[https://indonesia.go.id/kategori/kabar-g20/6700/konservasi-laut-terintegrasi-dengan-blue-halo-s?lang=1]

(November 27, 2022)  The geography of the archipelago and 70 percent of Indonesia's territory are oceans, causing Indonesia to have great potential to utilize waves as a source of energy. But it still requires a comprehensive study to ensure the feasibility of a point to be used as an energy source. 

[https://www.kedaipena.com/ahli-oseanografi-butuh-kajian-komprehensif-sebelum-bangun-sumber-energi-berbasis-gelombang-laut/]

(November 24, 2022) Fishermen and the government of Kahu-kahu Village, Bontoharu District, Selayar Islands Regency, South Sulawesi, agreed to carry out a temporary open-close system for fishing in a 6-hectare location on Jeneiya Kahu-Kahu beach. This temporary opening and closing activity and restoration of coral reefs are expected to have an impact on the restoration of the function of coral reef ecosystems as a home for consumption fish that can be utilized by coastal communities.

[https://www.mongabay.co.id/2022/11/24/buka-tutup-sementara-upaya-nelayan-kepulauan-selayar-selamatkan-terumbu-karang/]

(November 18, 2022) The Government of Indonesia through the Ministry of Transportation Cq. The Directorate General of Sea Transportation attended the 41st Revolving Fund Committee (RFC) annual meeting, which was held by Singapore as the host yesterday, Wednesday (16/11). The 41st RFC Meeting is Singapore's first year as a revolving fund manager after the handover from Malaysia in December 2021. 

[https://www.republika.co.id/berita/rljbs6396/hadiri-pertemuan-rfc-indonesia-bahas-potensi-pencemaran-minyak-di-laut]

(November 17, 2022) From the sea – In the midst of the current global climate crisis, the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) launched a new initiative "The Nature for Cool Cities Challenge" at the 27th UN Climate Change Conference (COP 27) in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, on Wednesday (16/11).

[https://darilaut.id/berita/krisis-iklim-global-pbb-meluncurkan-the-nature-for-cool-cities-challenge]

(November 15, 2022) Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan attended the opening of Ocean20 at BNDCC, Bali on Monday (14/11/2022). Coordinating Minister Luhut said, Ocean20 or O20 is a forum for global companies in the world and G20 member countries to make and realize joint commitments towards a sustainable, inclusive ocean, and take advantage of market opportunities in the marine economy.

[https://www.jurnas.com/artikel/127045/Menko-Luhut-Hadiri-Pembukaan-Ocean20-di-Bali/]

(November 14, 2022) Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment (Menko Marves), Luhut B. Pandjaitan, said that through Ocean20 or O20 in Indonesia's G20 Presidency, it is hoped that this will be the world's effort to create a sustainable ocean.

[https://infopublik.id/kategori/g20/685155/melalui-ocean20-dunia-wujudkan-laut-yang-lestari] 

(November 13, 2022) The area of ​​Indonesian waters is the main challenge for the safety of water transportation modes. This is related to optimizing the feasibility of facilities and infrastructure, increasing the capacity of human resources, as well as the authorities and operators of transportation services, and the availability and adequacy of safety infrastructures such as navigation equipment and weather monitoring.

[https://www.brin.go.id/news/110854/kemehub-gandeng-brin-perkuat-fungsi-pengawasan-maritim]

(November 13, 2022) The Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Sakti Wahyu Trenggono is optimistic that the implementation of the Blue Halo S program, which was launched during the G-20 series of activities in Nusa Dua, Bali, can promote marine health and improve the welfare of coastal communities. 

[https://kkp.go.id/artikel/46689-menteri-trenggono-blue-halo-s-indonesia-sehatkan-dan-sejahterakan-kawasan-pesisir]

(November 11, 2022) Ahead of the G20 Summit in Bali, the Government of Indonesia continues to be committed to pursuing the target of reducing plastic waste in the sea by 2025 by up to 70 percent. Until the end of 2022, the projection has been set for a reduction of up to 30.5 percent

[https://www.mongabay.co.id/2022/11/11/2025-sampah-plastik-berkurang-70-persen/] 

(November 6, 2022) The Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, Sakti Wahyu Trenggono, has prepared a Blue Economy program to contribute to achieving the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) target. This step is an effort to contain the rate of global climate change caused by greenhouse gas emissions.

[https://finance.detik.com/berita-ekonomi-bisnis/d-6390913/kkp-siapkan-program-ekonomi-biru-untuk-capai-target-ndc]

(November 1, 2022) The Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries invites business actors or investors to work on the potential of the seaweed processing industry in Indonesia in order to increase the competitiveness and export value of these products in the world market. 

[https://kkp.go.id/artikel/46426-kkp-ajak-investor-garap-potensi-industri-pengolahan-rumput-laut-di-indonesia]

(November 1, 2022) Research Vessel Infrastructure to Support Sea and Ocean Research Surveys" is an interesting topic presented in Customer Gathering activities in a series of seminars at the Indonesia Research and Innovation Expo 2022 (InaRI Expo 2022). Director for Strengthening Research and Innovation Infrastructure Partnerships, Salim Mustofa conveyed the function and role of the BRIN research ship so far it has contributed to research on various survey activities and other activities in Indonesian seas. 

[https://www.medcom.id/pendidikan/riset-penelitian/0k8aOG9K-kapal-riset-dukung-penelitian-laut-dalam-dan-samudra] 

(October 29, 2022) Tsunamis have an enormous impact, apart from economic losses, they can also claim lives. Even though tsunamis are rare, they need careful disaster mitigation preparations and are strengthened by government policies. The Earth and Maritime Research Organization through the Geological Disaster Research Center held a Focus Group Discussion " Science Policy Interface Implementation of IOC Tsunami Ready within the Framework of the United Nation Decade of Ocean Science 2021-2030 in Indonesia" on Thursday and Friday (27-28/10/2022). hybrids. 

[https://www.brin.go.id/news/110664/brin-susun-science-policy-interface-implementasi-ioc-tsunami-ready-dalam-kerangka-united-nation-decade-of-ocean-science-2021-2030-di-indonesia]

(October 27, 2022) The Ministry of Transportation, the Directorate General of Sea Transportation through the Class II Navigation District, Semarang, collaborated with BRIN to develop an intelligent system for navigational aids, called smart buoys. This cooperation agreement was carried out by the Head of the Class II Semarang Navigation District. Dian Nurdiana and the head of the Electronics Research Center, Electronics and Informatics Research Organization, BRIN, Yusuf Nur Wijayanto, in Jakarta.

[https://makassar.antaranews.com/berita/437393/kemenhub-dan-brin-kembangkan-sistem-cerdas-navigasi-pelayaran]

(October 27, 2022) Deputy for Coordination of Environmental and Forestry Management at the Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs and Investments, Nani Hendiarti, said that Indonesia would show action in handling marine debris at the momentum of Indonesia's G20 Presidency.

[https://www.antaranews.com/berita/3204037/kemenko-marves-ri-tunjukan-aksi-penanganan-sampah-laut-di-g20] 

(October 27, 2022) Indonesia's marine natural resources are very wide and abundant. One of them is clams. However, currently, shellfish have not been developed in a directed manner. Head of the Earth and Maritime Research Organization, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Ocky Karna Radjasa, said that currently, shellfish are only consumed in the domestic market and only a small portion is exported. 

[https://www.brin.go.id/news/110614/dukung-blue-economy-brin-ungkap-potensi-ekonomi-budidaya-kerang]

(October 13, 2022) The National Research and Innovation Agency is collaborating with the Science and Technology Policy Institute or STEPI South Korea through the K-Innovation Partnership Program which includes policy consultations and governance of science and technology and innovation. 

[https://www.kompas.id/baca/humaniora/2022/10/11/brin-kerja-sama-dengan-korea-lakukan-penelitian]

(October 14, 2022) Professor  from the Department of Marine Engineering, Faculty of Marine Technology (FTK) Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology (ITS) Prof. Suntoyo ST MEng PhD developed a formula to determine the movement of sediment on the seabed. 

[https://www.medcom.id/pendidikan/riset-penelitian/5b2Jyqab-profesor-its-kembangkan-rumus-untuk-prediksi-pergerakan-sedimen-laut] 

(October 12, 2022) Since the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) was established by the Government of Indonesia in October 1999, the marine area management with maximum and proper governance has been increasingly implemented through many policies that have been running until now.

[https://www.mongabay.co.id/2022/10/18/mengurai-benang-kusut-perlindungan-nelayan-dan-wilayah-pesisir-laut/]

(October 6, 2022) The G20 Summit is a moment of commitment for global leadership to support the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Indonesia fully supports every activity that is beneficial for coastal-marine resources.  In support of this, the Deputy for Maritime Resources Coordination held Road To Ocean20 (O20): Workshop on Blue Carbon of Seagrass Ecosystem and Livelihood, in Labuan Bajo, East Nusa Tenggara on 5 - 7 October 2022.

[https://infopublik.id/kategori/g20/672802/indonesia-australia-kerja-sama-ciptakan-pengelolaan-ekosistem-padang-lamun-berkelanjutan]

(October 9, 2022) The Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) will optimize the use of "green gold" or seaweed from Indonesian waters. KKP revealed that advances in science and technology have allowed seaweed to be processed into a variety of value-added products that have high economic value. Broadly speaking, seaweed derivative products can be grouped into 5Ps, namely Food, Feed, Fertilizer, Cosmetic Products, and Pharmaceutical Products.

[https://infopublik.id/kategori/nasional-ekonomi-bisnis/673622/kkp-optimalkan-pemanfaatan-emas-hijau-perairan-indonesia] 

(October 12, 2022) The distribution of fisheries until August 2022 has reached 1,036 TEUs. This amount is distributed by train. The Acting Director General of Strengthening the Competitiveness of Marine and Fishery Products, Istihartini, said that the data on fish traffic in 2021 was as much as 109 thousand tons entering the Tanjung Perak Port, Surabaya. Consisting of 78 thousand tons for consumption with the main commodities, namely scad fish, shrimp, tuna, and other fish.

[https://www.detik.com/jatim/bisnis/d-6344652/distribusi-perikanan-di-indonesia-per-agustus-2022-dengan-ka-capai-1036-teus]

(September 23, 2022) Indonesia is a country with rich marine resources, it can even be called the richest in the world. There is biodiversity that is evidence of this wealth, both those living on the coast, the sea, and up to the deep sea. Their existence should be protected in order to remain sustainable and provide many benefits in the future. If maintained, the wealth in the sea will also provide potential economic income for the surrounding community

[https://www.mongabay.co.id/2022/09/23/begini-upaya-global-indonesia-untuk-jaga-kekayaan-hayati-laut/]

(September 25, 2022) The lempuk fish is an endemic fish of Lake Ranu Grati in Pasuruan Regency, East Java. This unique fish because of its transparent body is widely used by the surrounding community for various kinds of processed products that contain lots of nutrients. Unfortunately, the existence of lempuk fish continues to experience various pressures. Starting from overfishing, to human activities that have the potential to disrupt the lake ecosystem. Meanwhile, research on fish farming techniques has not been done much.

[https://www.mongabay.co.id/2022/09/25/mengenal-lempuk-ikan-endemik-danau-ranu-grati/]

(September 27, 2022) The development of the blue economy is a challenge that the Government of Indonesia must overcome. This development applies to all economic sectors, including marine and fisheries. The blue economy is part of the implementation of the current national blue agenda. There are a number of strategies that have been prepared by the Government to smooth out all work plans on marine and fisheries

[https://www.mongabay.co.id/2022/09/27/agenda-biru-dalam-sektor-kelautan-dan-perikanan/]

(September 15, 2022) The Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) through the Marine and Fisheries Research and Human Resources Agency (BRSDM) collaborates with Jeju National University (JNU) in developing human resource capacity and the application of marine and fisheries research results for the community.

[https://infopublik.id/kategori/nasional-sosial-budaya/666527/kkp-gandeng-jeju-national-university-tingkatkan-pengembangan-sdm-kp]

(September 16, 2022) Indonesia as the G20 presidency, which will take place in Bali, November this year. Various groups hope that this meeting of heads of developed countries can be a momentum to strengthen serious action for the climate. Indonesia is expected to not only make climate commitments but also policies and implementation in the field.

[https://www.mongabay.co.id/2022/09/16/berharap-g20-jadi-momentum-kuatkan-aksi-iklim/]

(September 20, 2022) The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) is collaborating with Jeju National University (JNU) South Korea in the maritime field. This was realized through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between BRIN and Jeju National University at the JNU campus, South Korea. 

[https://wartaekonomi.co.id/read445523/brin-gandeng-korea-selatan-lakukan-riset-kemaritiman]

(September 12, 2022) The Minister of Environment and Forestry of Indonesia, Siti Nurbaya, invited the Minister of Climate and Environment of Norway, Espen Barth Eide, to one of the priority locations for mangrove rehabilitation, namely Balikpapan Bay, Sunday (11/9).

[https://mediaindonesia.com/humaniora/521812/menteri-lhk-indonedia-dan-norwegia-menanam-mangrove-di-penajam-paser-kaltim]

(September 11, 2022) The Environment and Forestry Ministry has invited residents of Belitung District, Bangka Belitung Islands Province, to preserve mangroves as it has significant role for climate change mitigation.

[https://en.tempo.co/read/1633082/environment-ministry-invites-belitung-residents-to-conserve-mangroves]

(September 6, 2022) The Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) presented three blue economy strategies and action plans in the field of marine space management at the 1st Workshop of G20 Partnership for Ocean-based Actions for Climate Adaptation and Mitigation on Thursday (1/9) in Bali.

[https://mediaindonesia.com/ekonomi/520379/kkp-paparkan-3-strategi-ekonomi-biru-di-g20-bali]

(September 5, 2022) The beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic caused a decline in various sectors in Indonesia, including the aquaculture sector. The declining purchasing power of the people has an impact on fishery catches that are less attractive. Business actors, especially small cultivators, really feel the impact.

[https://digitalbisa.id/artikel/e-fishery-startup-di-sektor-perikanan-yang-berhasil-maju-dikala-masa-pandemi-4e7g8]

(September 2, 2022) A whale shark (Rhincodon typus) with measure 6.3 m long died in a fishing net in Ritaebang Village, West Solor District, East Flores Regency, NTT Province. Was about to be consumed by residents, the whale shark was sunk into the middle of the sea at a depth of 55 m.

[https://www.mongabay.co.id/2022/09/02/hiu-paus-kembali-mati-terlilit-jaring-nelayan-di-flores-timur-apa-solusinya/]

(September 1, 2022) Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment, Luhut B. Pandjaitan together with the US Special Envoy for Climate, John Kerry discussed climate issues at the Tri Hita Karana Dialogue Forum held Thursday Evening on the Turtle Island Bali, Bali (01-09-2022).

[https://maritim.go.id/detail/berikan-sambutan-pada-forum-iklim-menko-luhut-segera-aksi-nyata]

(August 31, 2022) The Ministry of Communication and Information of the Republic of Indonesia (Kemkominfo RI) provided digital technology training for fishermen in Sikka Regency, East Nusa Tenggara, yesterday. This training is provided for fishermen catching tuna and fishing for octopus.

[https://mediaindonesia.com/nusantara/518925/nelayan-tuna-dan-gurita-di-sikka-dilatih-teknologi-digital-optimalkan-tangkapan]

(August 30, 2022) Tin extraction activities in the Province of the Bangka Belitung Islands are still happening. Tin mining waste not only degrades water quality, but also causes the accumulation of heavy metals into marine biota. Tin mining that produces waste or tailings, contains significant lead. This activity exposes the metal content in nature, thereby polluting the waters.

[https://www.mongabay.co.id/2022/08/30/akibat-penambangan-timah-kerang-di-pulau-bangka-mengandung-logam-berat/]

(August 25, 2022) Climate change research must take conditions in the community into account, a researcher from the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), I Wayan Susi Dharmawan, has said.  At the “Think Climate Change Indonesia (TCI) Forum Dialogue,” which was followed online from Jakarta on Thursday, Dharmawan said that research, including on climate change, could help produce technology and develop actions and programs.

[https://en.antaranews.com/news/246405/climate-change-research-must-consider-conditions-in-society-brin]

(August 22, 2022) The Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries(KKP) of the Republic of Indonesia Sakti Wahyu Trenggono said that the condition of the sea in Indonesia was polluted by garbage. This condition also occurs on most of the coasts of Indonesia. The KKP claims to have found a way to clean up and save the sea in Indonesia from garbage, namely through the Love of the Sea movement.

[https://bisnis.tempo.co/read/1625299/sebut-laut-indonesia-dicemari-sampah-ini-solusi-kkp?utm_source=Digital%20Marketing&utm_medium=Babe]

(August 20, 2022) Three Ministers visited and planted mangroves in Maros Regency, South Sulawesi. Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Binsar Panjaitan Luhut conveyed the importance of mangroves because they are one of the plants that can store very high carbon. He hopes that every province and district/city will make local regulations related to mangroves.

[https://www.mongabay.co.id/2022/08/20/tanam-mangrove-di-maros-luhut-tegaskan-pentingnya-rehabilitasi-mangrove-untuk-masa-depan/]

(August 19, 2022) There have been many technologies that support the Indonesian Tsunami Early Warning System. One of them is a detection system based on Fiber Optic Cables as the latest tsunami detection technology.

[https://darilaut.id/berita/indonesia-kembangkan-teknologi-deteksi-tsunami-berbasis-sensor]

(August 15, 2022) The Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries has determined the zoning of the West Waigeo National Conservation Area, which includes the Wayag Lagoon area. Director General of Marine Spatial Management Victor Gustaaf Manoppo said the area had become the world's first manta ray rearing habitat.

[https://money.kompas.com/read/2022/08/15/170100726/kkp-kembangkan-kawasan-konservasi-nasional-laguna-wayag-jadi-destinasi]

(August 16, 2022) The South Sulawesi Forestry Service reported that around 90 percent of the mangrove forests in the area were severely damaged. "In response to this, it is necessary to manage the mangrove ecosystem in South Sulawesi in an integrated and integrated manner," said the Head of Watershed Management and RLH of the South Sulawesi Forestry Service, Hidayat in Makassar, Monday (15/8/2022).

[https://sulsel.suara.com/read/2022/08/16/083742/dinas-kehutanan-90-persen-hutan-mangrove-di-sulawesi-selatan-rusak]

(August 11, 2022) The Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries has designed the formation of the Ocean Institute of Indonesia (OII). In order to fix human resources (HR) through the transformation of marine and fisheries education in the country.

[https://sulsel.suara.com/read/2022/08/11/072500/kementerian-kelautan-dan-perikanan-rancang-pembentukan-ocean-institute-of-indonesia]

(August 5, 2022) Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo collaborated with the Indonesian Navy to create the best development in the Central Java region. In this case, the Central Java Provincial Government is collaborating by utilizing Hydro-Oceanographic technology controlled by the Indonesian Navy.

[https://www.merdeka.com/peristiwa/ganjar-gandeng-tni-al-dan-brin-untuk-pemetaan-bawah-laut-jateng.html]

(August 4, 2022) The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) received proposals for maritime and investment policy needs. This was stated in the Research and Innovation Communication Forum on the fifth day, which took place at the Widya Graha Auditorium BRIN Gatot Subroto Region, Friday (5/8). The event for deepening the proposal for policy needs and surveys/scoping indicators of the Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs and Investment was opened by the Deputy for Development Policy, Mego Pinandito.

[https://www.brin.go.id/news/110203/brin-dalami-usulan-kebutuhan-kebijakan-kemaritiman-dan-investasi]

(August 5, 2022) The government focuses on mangrove rehabilitation in nine priority provinces. These nine provinces have extensive damage to mangrove ecosystems compared to other provinces. The provinces are Riau, North Sumatra, Riau Islands, Bangka Belitung Islands, West Kalimantan, East Kalimantan, North Kalimantan, Papua and West Papua. 

[https://darilaut.id/berita/kerusakan-meluas-ini-9-provinsi-prioritas-rehabilitasi-mangrove]

(August 2, 2022) Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries Sakti Wahyu Trenggono said his party had prepared a model for the Smart Fisheries Village program. Later, the Smart Fisheries Village program model will be offered to the industry to be able to invest in this program. In its implementation, the Smart Fisheries Village program will involve the community and work together with the relevant stakeholders.

[https://money.kompas.com/read/2022/08/02/175000826/selain-di-banyumas-kkp-bakal-bentuk-smart-fisheries-village-di-34-lokasi-lain-?page=all]

(August 2, 2022) The Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs and Investment, Indonesia held a Coordination Meeting on the handling of environmental issues in the Province of the Bangka Belitung Islands which was held at the Swiss Belresort Belitung Ballroom, Tuesday (2/8/2022). Nani Hendiarti as the Deputy for Coordination of Environmental and Forestry Management at the Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries her speech said that currently, Belitung is one of the pilot projects for the development of Integrated Area Development.

[https://babelprov.go.id/berita_detil/belitung-jadi-pilot-project-integrated-area-development-kemenko-marves]

(August 2, 2022) Hasanuddin University together with the Marine Technology Cooperation Research Center (MTCRC) agreed to cooperate in the Marine and Fisheries sector. The agreement was stated in the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Rector of Unhas, Prof. Dr. Ir. Jamaluddin Jompa, M.Sc and Director Korea MTCRC (Mr. Hansan Park).

[https://unhas.ac.id/v2/article/title/unhas-dan-mtcrc-korea-sepakat-kerja-sama-dalam-bidang-kelautan-dan-perikanan/]

(July 29, 2022) Small-scale fisheries are a priority in utilizing fish resources in Indonesian waters. Besides being prioritized to get a measured fishing quota, small fishermen with boat sizes below 5 GT are not subject to restrictions on fishing quotas. Director of Fish Resources Management Ridwan Mulyana said fishermen in the 5-30 GT category are also encouraged to join groups, cooperatives and associations. The goal is to get a bigger quota in fishing activities.

[https://kkp.go.id/djpt/artikel/43202-kkp-prioritaskan-nelayan-kecil-manfaatkan-sumber-daya-ikan]

(July 26, 2022) When the planet warms, the world's demand for AC (Air Conditioner) as the air conditioner will soar. While utilizing agriculture in urban areas provides many benefits to the food system. When a heat wave occurs, it will produce even more carbon emissions due to the increased use of air conditioning.

[https://darilaut.id/berita/melindungi-kota-dari-gelombang-panas-dan-sistem-pangan]

(July 26, 2022) Indonesia is the second largest producer of seaweed after China, and the second largest exporter of dried seaweed in the world after South Korea. The government has determined seaweed as one of the priority commodities of the marine and fisheries sector, so it has determined the development of the national seaweed industry through Presidential Regulation (Perpres) No. 33/2019 concerning the Road Map for the Development of the National Seaweed Industry in 2018- 2021.

[https://www.mongabay.co.id/2022/07/26/tingkatkan-produksi-rumput-laut-dengan-klon-bibit-budidaya/]

(July 25, 2022) A number of environmental agencies warned of the risks of single-use plastic packaging for sachet products. Because it is increasingly becoming a scourge as a polluter, from the content of microplastics to the risks if they are recycled. The Zero Waste Indonesia Alliance (AZWI) is campaigning for producers to limit single-use production in this year's stop sachet campaign.

[https://www.mongabay.co.id/2022/07/25/azwi-ajak-hentikan-solusi-palsu-pengelolaan-sampah-plastik/]

(July 21, 2022) IPB University established research collaborations with an international research institute between Korea and Indonesia, the Korea-Indonesia Marine Technology Cooperation Research Center (MTCRC). "As a means to increase regional, national and international impact, IPB University works hard to establish partnerships with other organizations," said IPB Deputy Chancellor for Internationalization, Cooperation and Alumni Relations Dodik Ridho Nurrochmat in a written statement received by ANTARA in Jakarta, Thursday.

[https://m.antaranews.com/amp/berita/3010409/ipb-korea-indonesia-mtcrc-jalin-kerja-sama-riset]

(July 20, 2022) Garbage in Gorontalo City is increasing but management is minimal. Of the 140 tons of waste per day, only 70 tons were appointed by the Gorontalo City Environment Service to the Talumelito Regional TPA, Gorontalo. The rest, around 70 tons, is left unattended and not managed properly, eventually risking a negative impact on the environment.

[https://www.mongabay.co.id/2022/07/20/mencari-cara-penanganan-sampah-di-kota-gorontalo/]

(July 21, 2022) Indonesia is a country known for its extraordinary natural wealth. One of the natural wealth that is a mainstay is the vast and beautiful sea. As far as 5,245 kilometers, from end to end, from Sabang to Merauke, the vast Indonesian sea covers thousands of islands in Indonesia.

[https://www.kompasiana.com/nafidzakumala6330/62d8d9c8a51c6f54b408df82/dukung-pelestarian-laut-kpla-fk-unair-menyelenggarakan-kegiatan-konservasi-terumbu-karang]

(July 20, 2022) Director General of Marine Spatial Management of the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) Victor Gustaav Manoppo said that until the first half of this year his party had expanded the marine conservation area to 1.46 million hectares. This means that the conservation area has been expanded to 73 percent of the set target or from 2 million hectares.

[https://bisnis.tempo.co/read/1614130/kkp-perluas-kawasan-konservasi-laut-hingga-146-juta-hektare]

(July 19, 2022) Illegal, unreported, and illegal fishing (IUU Fishing/IUUF) is a dishonorable activity that is often carried out by fishing vessels, both from within and outside the country. The activity is carried out quietly so that fish resources can be collected

[https://www.mongabay.co.id/2022/07/19/begini-implementasi-ekonomi-biru-di-laut-natuna-dan-natuna-utara/]

(July 18, 2022) Data shows that Indonesia's plastic waste entering the sea is reduced by 28.5 percent from 2018 to 2021. Therefore, at the 2nd Ocean Conference in Lisbon last June, Indonesia received appreciation from other countries regarding concrete efforts in handling waste, including waste. marine plastic. In addition, Indonesia has committed to managing the handling of marine waste up to 70 percent by 2025.

[https://maritim.go.id/indonesia-targetkan-kurangi-sampah-plastik-hingga-70-persen/]

(July 18, 2022) After successfully holding the Maritime Safety International Conference (MASTIC) in 2018 and 2020, the Center for Excellence in Ship Safety and Marine Installation Science and Technology together with the Department of Marine Engineering, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) again held MASTIC for the third time.

[https://infopublik.id/kategori/nusantara/649999/its-tingkatkan-kesadaran-keselamatan-maritim-lewat-mastic]

(July 13, 2022) Deputy Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ahmadi Heri Purwono received a visit from the Chief of Naval Policy of the Republic of Korea Navy RDML Kang Cheong Ho at the Main Headquarters Building, Cilangkap, East Jakarta, Monday (11/7/2022) . During the meeting, the two discussed cooperation in the submarine sector.

[https://www.republika.co.id/berita/rex7rq485/angkatan-laut-indonesia-dan-korsel-bahas-kerja-sama-pengadaan-kapal-selam]

(July 15, 2022) Small-scale fishery groups have long had unrestricted access to find and obtain two marine commodities of high economic value, namely snapper and grouper. This access can be obtained by fishermen throughout the archipelago. The two commodities every year continue to increase in demand from all over the world. With great potential, Indonesia then becomes a supplier of snapper and grouper needs for the global market.

[https://www.mongabay.co.id/2022/07/15/melestarikan-potensi-perikanan-kakap-dan-kerapu-di-laut-dalam/]

(July 15, 2022) In the context of net zero emission, the government stated that the potential for green investment in Indonesia is very large and varied. Low-carbon development is estimated to boost Indonesia's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 6% and create new job opportunities by 15.3% in 2045. This was stated by the Deputy for Coordination of Environmental and Forestry Management at the Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs and Investment, Nani Hendiarti in the Seminar “Scaling Up Green Finance. in Indonesia” (G20 Side Event), in Bali on Friday (15-07-2022).

[https://maritim.go.id/hadiri-g20-side-event-deputi-nani-65-orang/]

(July 13, 2022) Entering the second day of the XX National Research and Innovation Youth Week (PIRN), participants in the field of natural science and technology (IPATEK) conducted field research in Gili Meno and Trawangan. The research phase carried out by students and teachers was sampling according to the research topic determined by each group.

[https://brin.go.id/tahap-penelitian-lapangan-peserta-pirn-dilakukan-di-gili-meno-dan-gili-trawangan/]

(July 11, 2022) The northern coast of Subang Regency, West Java will be used as a model for sustainable mangrove conservation to prevent further abrasion. The coastline in the north of West Java is known to have retreated up to 1.5 kilometers. The West Java Provincial Government is committed to managing coastal areas that are threatened with sinking by abrasion and tidal flooding.

[https://www.mongabay.co.id/2022/07/11/harapan-penyelamatan-mangrove-ditengah-ancaman-tenggelamnya-pesisir-pantura/]

(July 8, 2022) Plataran Menjangan is the official partner of the G20 as well as the host of the "Towards Net Zero" Declaration event on July 6-7 2022. This activity, which was initiated by the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy, is believed to be the starting point for Indonesia's tourism contribution to the world.

[https://travel.tempo.co/read/1610004/plataran-menjangan-jadi-tuan-rumah-deklarasi-towards-net-zero]

(July 7, 2022) ASEAN Center for Biodiversity (ACB) appreciates Raja Ampat as one of the marine parks that received Blue park from the Marine Conservation Institute at the 2022 UN marine conference in Lisbon, Portugal. ACB Executive Director Theresa Mundita Lim in a written statement received in Kuala Lumpur, Thursday, congratulated Lait Parks for meeting the highest science-based standards for marine conservation.

[https://www.antaranews.com/berita/2983397/acb-apresiasi-raja-ampat-sebagai-penerima-blue-park-award]

(July 7, 2022) Mangrove forests play a vital role in the health of our planet. The trees and shrubs absorb a substantial amount of greenhouse gas emissions, help protect communities from rising sea levels and act as nurseries for baby fish. These coastal forests are the second most carbon-rich ecosystem in the world, being able to store more than 1,000 tons of carbon in just one hectare - that’s about the size of a football pitch.

[https://theecologist.org/2022/jul/07/mangroves-mitigate-climate-impacts]

(July 5, 2022) Abrasion threatens to sink Putri Nongsa Island, Batam City, Riau Islands Province. In 2020, the breakwater wall on the island was again damaged by strong ocean waves. The abrasion causes seawater to enter residents' homes during high tide on the tourist island. The government has been revitalizing the island since 2014 by building a breakwater so it doesn't sink.

[https://www.mongabay.co.id/2022/07/05/belajar-dari-pulau-putri-abrasi-mengancam-pulau-pulau-terluar-indonesia/]

(July 4, 2022) The UN Ocean Conference which was attended by more than 6000 participants from various countries which took place at the end of June closed with a number of commitments to restore the terrible state of the oceans. After a week of discussions in Lisbon, Portugal, a number of heads of state and government agreed on a new political declaration to “Save Our Oceans”.

[https://darilaut.id/berita/konferensi-kelautan-pbb-komitmen-global-mengatasi-keadaan-lautan-yang-mengerikan]

(July 2, 2022) a group of researchers developed a new radar tool for seabed measurements in coastal areas. WaveXradar, as the name suggests, is useful for monitoring bathymetry or in water for example in port design. different from the previous method using an echosounder, this radar can estimate the seabed only from the ocean waves.

[https://tekno.tempo.co/read/1608009/riset-alat-wavexradar-cara-baru-survei-batimetri-di-wilayah-pantai]

(July 1, 2022) The Bali Provincial Government and the state electricity company plan to build a liquefied natural gas terminal in Bali in the Tahura Ngurah Rai mangrove area, Denpasar. The project was opposed by residents of the Intaran Traditional Village, Sanur because it was considered to have the potential to damage mangrove areas, have the potential to cause abrasion and coastal coral reefs.

[https://www.mongabay.co.id/2022/06/29/pantai-cilacap-tercemar-minyak-mentah-dari-mana-sumbernya/]

(June 30, 2022) Researchers simulated a prototype WAVEx-RADAR product capable of measuring sea depth in Cigadung, Bandung City, Thursday (30/6/2022). The device which was developed from the research activities of PT Bahari Berjaya Indonesia and funded by the Education Fund Management Institute is supported by the HAWASSI-Radar software.

[https://www.republika.co.id/berita/rea27l283/teknologi-radar-pengukur-kedalaman-laut]

(June 30, 2022) Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan conveyed Indonesia's commitment to maintaining marine health at the 2022 United Nations Ocean Conference which was held in Lisbon, Portugal last Monday (27/6)

[https://www.antaranews.com/berita/2969417/luhut-sampaikan-komitmen-ri-jaga-laut-dalam-un-ocean-conference-2022]

(June 29, 2022) The waters of Cilacap, Central Java are again polluted by the discovery of black crude oil spills. Pollution has been seen since Monday night (27/6/2022) marked by a pungent smell. The All-Indonesian Fishermen Association said there were around 2,000 fishermen who were affected. Pertamina Cilacap is still investigating the source of the pollution. Currently, the initial focus is on cleaning up its crude oil

[https://www.mongabay.co.id/2022/06/29/pantai-cilacap-tercemar-minyak-mentah-dari-mana-sumbernya/]

(June 28, 2022) In the Blue Food Coalition event which is part of a series of activities for the 2022 United Nation Oceans Conference (UNOC), Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Sakti Wahyu Trenggono representing the Indonesian government offers a blue economy program to bring healthy seas to encourage fishery products as a solution for world food security. The programs include plans for implementing a quota-based measurable fishing policy and expanding marine conservation areas.

[https://www.beritasatu.com/ekonomi/944853/unoc-2022-indonesia-tawarkan-laut-sehat-untuk-ketahanan-pangan-dunia]

(June 27, 2022) A total of 30 researchers from various fields in Indonesia have been selected to undergo a leadership training program for the next nine months organized by The Conversation Indonesia. Being in the program entitled 'Science Leadership Collaborative', the participants will take part in a series of workshops from international facilitators and speakers.

[https://tekno.tempo.co/read/1606271/30-peneliti-terpilih-jalani-program-kepemimpinan-ilmuwan-kelas-dunia]

(June 23, 2022) The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) is preparing the LAPAN-A4 satellite, the other of LAPAN-A3. The LAPAN-A4 satellite is planned to be launched at the end of 2022. LAPAN-A4 carries the main mission like LAPAN-A3, namely medium resolution multispectral imagery. However, with 2x the image width (200 km)

[https://darilaut.id/berita/pantau-tutupan-lahan-dan-kapal-laut-satelit-lapan-a4-akan-diluncurkan-akhir-2022]

(June 23, 2022) A research team from the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) made a tsunami and tidal detection tool called the Cheap Sea Level Measurement Tool/Perangkat Ukur Murah Untuk Muka Air Laut (PUMMA). During the three years of research, the tool has been installed in several places, such as around Mount Anak Krakatau.

[https://tekno.tempo.co/read/1604941/peneliti-brin-bikin-pumma-untuk-deteksi-tsunami-dan-rob]

(June 23, 2022) The Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs and Investment (Kemenko Marves) through the Deputy for Maritime Resources Coordination, Jodi Mahardi, emphasized Indonesia's commitment to maintaining a balance in marine use between the ecological and economic aspects to representatives of the United Nations (UN) offices at the Marves office (23 -06-2022). "We are trying to maintain the sustainability of the sea.

[https://maritim.go.id/pandang-penting-keseimbangan-ekonomi-ekologi-laut-kemenko-marves/]

(June 23, 2022) The Ministry of Communication and Informatics (Kominfo) and the Indonesian Navy will carry out simultaneous radio frequency spectrum control operations in 2022 by the maritime community. Director-General of Resources and Equipment for Post and Information Technology at the Ministry of Communication and Information, Ismail, said that the operation was an implementation of cooperation to overcome the problem of using the radio frequency spectrum in Indonesia.

[https://darilaut.id/berita/kominfo-tni-al-tertibkan-frekuensi-radio-maritim]

(June 22, 2022) Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs and Investment of the Republic of Indonesia and the Ministry of Ocean and Fisheries of the Republic of Korea held a hybrid Korean-Indonesian blue carbon expert seminar to explore cooperation related to the blue carbon potential of the two countries.

[https://www.antaranews.com/berita/2954437/indonesia-korea-jajaki-kerja-sama-terkait-karbon-biru]

(June 19, 2022) Fisheries Research Center, Marine and Fisheries Research and Human Resources Agency – Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries has officially joined the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN). This Fisheries Research Center is one of the researchers from various ministries and institutions.

[https://darilaut.id/berita/pusat-riset-perikanan-bergabung-ke-brin]

(June 18, 2022) Coral reefs are a very important part of marine ecosystems because they have ecological, biological and economic functions. Among them, its ecological function is to become a breeding ground and shelter for fish, and it is even suspected that it can minimize the climate crisis.

[https://www.mongabay.co.id/2022/06/18/siasat-mempertahankan-ekosistem-terumbu-karang-melalui-ekonomi-biru/]

(June 16, 2022) Seaweed is one of the potential commodities and can be used as a mainstay for efforts to develop small and medium scale businesses. This happens because seaweed has many benefits, either through simple processing which is directly consumed or through more complex processing.

[https://www.kompasiana.com/muhammad48012/62aa8e01bb448630d53a1c22/rumput-laut-menjadi-komoditas-potensial-di-indonesia]

(June 16, 2022) Hasanuddin University Rector, Prof. Dr. Ir. Jamaluddin Jompa, M.Sc., received a visit from the Marine Technology Cooperation Research Center (MTCRC) team led by Hansan Park as Director. The activity took place from 14.30 WITA offline in the Rector's Room, 8th Floor of the Rectorate Building, Tamalanrea Campus, Makassar, Wednesday

[https://unhas.ac.id/v2/article/title/unhas-akan-menjadi-mitra-kerja-sama-indonesia-korea-dalam-bidang-maritim/]

(June 15, 2022) The phenomenon of marine pollution in Bima bay on April 24-30 2022, covering an area of more than 10 hectares, has attracted the attention of the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB). Thursday, April 28, 2022, a team from the Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering conducted field research by taking samples at 5 points.

[https://www.indonesiawaterportal.com/news/researchers-of-itb-stated-three-indications-of-pollution-sources-in-bima-bay-including-oil-elements.html]

(June 14, 2022) The Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) is ready to support local governments in developing the potential of capture fisheries and aquaculture in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), including through three strategic programs which include quota-based measurable fishing policies, development of aquaculture for export superior commodities, and development of aquaculture village.

[https://pressrelease.kontan.co.id/news/kkp-siapkan-3-program-strategis-untuk-kembangkan-sektor-perikanan-ntt]

(June 13, 2022) There is no more complete rriversin the world besides the Citarum, the 297 kilometer long river already has a data center with today's technology. In the future, what is desired about Citarum, information will be immediately presented. The large monitor screen displays a series of numbers, data and weather projections at the Citarum Harum Command Post, Bandung City, West Java. Presumably, there are no vague numbers here, everything is accurate as it should be in the field.

[https://www.mongabay.co.id/2022/06/13/pemulihan-citarum-untuk-dunia-bagian-1/]

(June 13, 2022) The Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) has secured and arrested four fishing vessels suspected of catching fish illegally in the Straits of Malacca and Ternate Waters. Adin Nurawaluddin, Director General of Marine and Fishery Resources Supervision, said that the arrest of the illegal fishing actors further emphasized the KKP's commitment to eradicating illegal fishing practices to maintain the sustainability of marine and fishery resources.

[https://www.idxchannel.com/economics/illegal-fishing-kkp-amankan-empat-kapal-ikan-di-selat-malaka-dan-perairan-ternate]

(June 9, 2022) The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has placed drifters and float equipment at three points in the Makassar Strait. The equipment is to strengthen the observation network and marine weather modeling system to support maritime weather information services.

[https://darilaut.id/berita/bmkg-perkuat-layanan-informasi-cuaca-maritim-di-selat-makassar]

(June 9, 2022) As an archipelagic country with a large marine area, Indonesia is rich in marine and fishery potential. In addition, Indonesia's oceans are home to some of the rarest fish in the world. The scarcity of fish is caused by several factors such as overfishing or biological factors of several types of fish that make some types of fish threatened with extinction.

[https://indonesiabaik.id/infografis/5-jenis-ikan-langka-di-lautan-indonesia]

(June 8, 2022) Seagrass has the ability to absorb and store carbon dioxide. This plant is found in shallow waters in 159 countries. Although grown in many countries on the planet, the area of seagrass beds that cover the seabed is only about 0.1 percent. Seagrasses are useful for purifying seawater, protecting fish, and providing food for thousands of marine species.

[https://darilaut.id/berita/world-oceans-day-melindungi-lamun-menyelamatkan-lautan]

(June 7, 2022) The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) optimizes the assets of the Earth and Maritime Research Organization in three locations, namely Gondol Bali, Maros Makassar, and Pattimura University (Unpatti) Ambon. “Gondol will become a center for ex-situ collection of marine life and coral reefs because the sea is clean. In addition, Gondol will also become a conservation living, and become a tourist education facility in Bali," said BRIN Head Laksana Tri Handoko, in Jakarta Monday (6/6)

[https://darilaut.id/berita/brin-optimalkan-aset-infrastruktur-riset-kebumian-dan-maritim]

(June 6, 2022) Hundreds of people commemorate World Environment Day by cleaning the Ciliwung River. Luckmi Purwandari, Director of Air Pollution Control, Ministry of Environment and Forestry, said that the Ciliwung clean-up is to invite community involvement in protecting the environment and make all parties aware of cleaning the river.

[https://www.mongabay.co.id/2022/06/06/bersih-bersih-ciliwung-ingatkan-masyarakat-tak-buang-sampah-di-sungai/]

(June 3, 2022) Minister of Communication and Information Johnny G. Plate said that Indonesia is the largest satellite-using country in Asia. "Currently, Indonesia is the country with the largest satellite utilization in Asia with the largest capacity of satellite used," said Minister Johnny at the Asia Tech x Summit Singapore 2022: Technology, Society and The Role of Policy which took place in Millenia, Singapore, Tuesday (31/5).

[https://darilaut.id/berita/indonesia-pengguna-satelit-terbesar]

(June 2, 2022) The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) will build a research site for research purposes in the Togean Islands National Park (TNKT) in Tojo Una-una Regency, Central Sulawesi. "As BRIN plans to make TNKT a permanent place for scientific research, they will build research support facilities, one of which is a research post," said Head of the TNKT Center Bustang who was contacted from Palu, Thursday.

[https://sulteng.antaranews.com/berita/249881/brin-bangun-pos-penelitian-di-tanam-nasional-kepulauan-togean]

(June 1, 2022) A review of research recently published in Marine Policy documents that there have been 533 new coral reef restoration projects in Indonesia over the past three decades, marking a major increase in the implementation of coral reef restoration projects.

[https://www.mongabay.co.id/2022/06/01/kisah-sukses-tramena-dan-gili-matra-lakukan-restorasi-terumbu-karang-di-gili-trawangan/]

(May 30, 2022) Indonesia and South Korea signed a cooperation to strengthen the quality assurance of fishery products. It is hoped that this collaboration will be able to improve the quality of fishery products. The commitment was made at a meeting between the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) represented by the Fish Quarantine, Quality Control and Fishery Products Safety (BKIPM) and the National Fishery Products Quality Management Service (NFQS), South Korea.

[https://m.liputan6.com/bisnis/read/4974709/indonesia-korea-selatan-kerja-sama-jamin-mutu-produk-perikanan]

(May 25, 2022) The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) proposed the establishment of a marine research station in the G20, multilateral cooperation of 19 major countries and the European Union. The proposal uses BRIN facilities as a place for research collaboration activities and capacity building.

[https://www.republika.co.id/berita/rcdrs4368/brin-usulkan-pembentukan-stasiun-penelitian-laut-di-g20]

(May 23, 2022) Several areas in Java, such as Jakarta, Bogor, Pangandaran, Kulon Progo, and Kendal, experienced flooding after recent rains. According to climatologist researcher at the Climate and Atmospheric Research Center of the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) Erma Yulihastin, the potential for flooding that began to spread throughout the dry season this year can be known since March 2022.

[https://tekno.tempo.co/read/1594149/peneliti-brin-sebut-pulau-jawa-alami-kemarau-basah-hingga-tanpa-kemarau]

(May 20, 2022) Thick cloudy skies over Mondung Village, Bunder Village, Pademawu District, Pamekasan Regency, Madura Island, East Java, that afternoon. On the right and left of the road, there are salt ponds, some are flooded, and some are muddy. The windmill doesn't move, it's locked. Dozens of temporary salt storage huts some appear upright, some tilted.

[https://www.mongabay.co.id/2022/05/20/cara-alternatif-petani-garam-madura-tetap-produktif-di-tengah-perubahan-iklim/]

(May 19, 2022) The Riau Islands Provincial Government (Kepri) welcomes the issuance of the Decree of the Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries of the Republic of Indonesia Number 18 of 2022 concerning Water Conservation Areas in the Eastern Region of Bintan Island, Riau Islands. The decision was signed and recorded in the State Gazette on April 5, 2022.

[https://regional.kompas.com/read/2022/05/19/071514878/seluas-13866142-hektar-perairan-di-bintan-ditetapkan-jadi-kawasan]

(May 19, 2022) The integration of data from various Ministries/Institutions, Local Governments, Universities, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and the private sector receives special attention from the National Monitoring Network for Coastal Ecosystems and Small Islands. Head of the Oceanographic Research Center of the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Udhi Eko Hernawan, said that there needs to be a platform that can unite in one place to coordinate, share data and resources so that there is synergy in monitoring coastal ecosystems.

[https://www.brin.go.id/jejaring-nasional-integrasikan-data-ekosistem-pesisir/]

(May 18, 2022) The Presidential Regulation on Maluku as the National Fish Barn/Lumbung Ikan Nasional (LIN) will soon be issued. This was after the Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs and Investment invited the Maluku Provincial Government to discuss the draft Presidential Regulation on Maluku as LIN, at the Arya Duta Hotel.

[https://www.timesindonesia.co.id/read/news/409860/kemenko-marves-dan-pemprov-maluku-bahas-rancangan-lin]

(May 17, 2022) Head of the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) Laksana Tri Handoko said remote sensing satellite imagery data plays an important role in supporting the mitigation of potential disasters and climate change, therefore satellite development and utilization must be optimized.

[https://www.antaranews.com/berita/2884677/brin-satelit-indraja-dukung-mitigasi-bencana-dan-perubahan-iklim]

(May 15, 2022) Indonesia's G20 presidency plays an important role in developing and strengthening the maritime sector. Indonesia's G20 presidency must be able to strengthen the collaboration of international fishermen. Abdul Halim, Executive Director of the Center for Maritime Studies for Humanity, stated that in playing the role of the G20 Presidency, Indonesia needs to invite all G20 members to collaborate so that they can raise the dignity of fishermen.

[https://www.liputan6.com/bisnis/read/4962953/presidensi-g20-indonesia-bisa-perkuat-kolaborasi-nelayan-antarbangsa]

(May 12, 2022) Indonesia is now experiencing a digital revolution in its maritime domain. Digital transformation is one of the change management strategies of Indonesia to align people, processes, and technology as enablers of the country to align with its mission, vision, and strategy.

[https://opengovasia.com/indonesias-maritime-territory-adapts-satellite-based-technology-programme/]

(May 12, 2022) The Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) has processed the law for the shark fin trade in Bau-Bau City, Buton Island, Southeast Sulawesi province, after the results of the inspection revealed that there were shark fins from protected shark species which were also traded by PT R.

[https://www.mongabay.co.id/2022/05/12/kkp-proses-hukum-pelaku-perdagangan-sirip-hiu-ilegal-di-sulawesi-tenggara/]

(May 11, 2022) The government is targeting an increase in shrimp aquaculture production by up to 250%. However, researchers found that there are challenges related to guaranteeing environmental preservation and the protection of human rights in this largest fishing industry.

[https://www.mongabay.co.id/2022/05/11/industri-budidaya-udang-dinilai-lemah-soal-pelestarian-lingkungan-dan-perlindungan-ham/]

(May 10, 2022) Indonesia has natural wealth that not many other countries have. It has even become a major producer of various marine products such as seaweed, shrimp, tuna and crabs. However, many marine products have not been processed into products. In fact, the potential of marine biota with a variety of active compounds is very prospective.

[https://www.kompas.com/edu/read/2022/05/10/110135371/dosen-ipb-fungi-laut-bermanfaat-di-bidang-industri?page=all]

(May 9, 2022) The Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology (ITS) launched a new study program, namely Offshore Engineering in the 2021/2022 academic year. This study program focuses on the offshore sector which will greatly support the utilization of the potential of Indonesia's natural resources.

[https://edukasi.okezone.com/read/2022/05/09/65/2591087/luncurkan-prodi-teknik-lepas-pantai-its-dapat-penuhi-kebutuhan-industri]

(May 9, 2022) A Very Severe Cyclonic Storm has formed in the Bay of Bengal, Monday (9/5). The tropical cyclone Asani grew from the seeds of Cyclone 92B and Hurricane 02B near the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Zoom.earth satellite service, Monday (9/5) informed the wind speed of 120 km per hour and a minimum air pressure of 982 hPa.

[https://darilaut.id/berita/asani-badai-siklon-sangat-parah-di-teluk-benggala]

(May 7, 2022) Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment, Luhut B. Pandjaitan made a field visit related to the preparation for the G20 Summit to the Mangrove Tahura and Garuda Wisnu Kencana areas on Friday (06-05-2022). The visit to the Tahura Mangrove was carried out to see the work on the drop off and pick up zone areas for the delegates of the G20 Summit in November. In addition, the Coordinating Minister for Marves also checked the construction of the Wantilan and the nursery area which would be shown to the delegates.

[https://maritim.go.id/menko-luhut-pastikan-bali-siap-menyambut-ktt-g20/]

(April 28, 2022) Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment, Luhut B. Pandjaitan said that the world still lacks resources and readiness to face the Covid-19 pandemic, as well as future plans. Therefore, through the G20 2022 Presidency, Indonesia is committed to contributing to creating a better world economy after the Covid-19 pandemic.

[https://maritim.go.id/menko-luhut-sampaikan-pentingnya-tiga-isu-utama-g20/]

(April 26, 2022) The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) is committed to building a national research ecosystem supported by superior human resources, open research infrastructure and competitive research funding. One of the efforts to achieve this is by building an Integrated Oceanographic Research Laboratory (LATERIO) which is a modern marine research building facility with the concept of an open laboratory and coworking space.

[https://www.pikiran-rakyat.com/nasional/pr-014355550/brin-bangun-laboratorium-terpadu-riset-oseanografi]

(April 25, 2022) Supporting a quota-based measurable fishing policy, the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) through the Decree of the Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries Number 18 of 2022 establishes a Conservation Area in the Waters of the Eastern Region of Bintan Island, Riau Islands Province, with a total area of 138,561.42 hectares.

[https://nasional.tempo.co/read/1585743/kkp-tetapkan-kawasan-konservasi-di-wilayah-timur-pulau-bintan]

(April 25, 2022) Bandung Institute of Technology student from the Oceanography study program, Muhammad Firman Nuruddin (2018), won 1st place in the 2022 International Conference For Fisheries and Marine Sustainability (ICOFIMS) which was held online. He won in the Best “Biodiversity, Conservation, Climate Adaptation” paper category.

[https://www.itb.ac.id/news/read/58598/home/angkat-dampak-perubahan-variabilitas-iklim-terhadap-laut-natuna-mahasiswa-itb-juara-1-icofims-2022]

(April 22, 2022) CMMAI Deputy for Environmental and Forestry Management Coordination Nani Hendiarti participated in the #GILAsSAMPAH action, a Direct Innovation Movement for Waste Action, which was launched at the Indonesia International Waste Expo (IIWAS) TriSense Bali, 17-20 April 2022. IIWAS is an activity to facilitate multi-stakeholder collaboration in waste management initiated by the Ministry of Home Affairs, and supported by more than 10 ministries/agencies.

[https://maritim.go.id/mendukung-aksi-gilassampah-kemenko-marves-ajak-multistakholders-ambil/]

(April 21, 2022) Climate change is already having an impact, including in Indonesia. Various countries, including Indonesia, are committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions to reduce global warming due to the threat of a temperature increase of 1.5 by 2030. To help reduce emissions, Google has launched an environmental insight explorer (EIE) platform. This tool can display emission data for an area sourced from buildings, transportation facilities and the potential of rooftop solar panels. This tool aims to help policy makers around the world reduce carbon emissions.

[https://www.mongabay.co.id/2022/04/21/google-bisa-tampilkan-data-emisi-wilayah-ntb-pertama-di-asean/]

(April 21, 2022) Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries Sakti Wahyu Trenggono launched a Seaweed Cultivation Village in Kupang Village, Jabon District, Sidoarjo Regency, East Java Province, Wednesday (20/4). The declaration of the seaweed cultivation village, which is a KKP breakthrough program, is believed to be able to support the optimization of improving the welfare of the cultivating community in the region.

[https://industri.kontan.co.id/news/menteri-trenggono-canangkan-kampung-budidaya-rumput-laut-di-sidoarjo]

(April 20, 2022) Indonesia has a target to achieve world carbon neutrality by 2050 and maintain temperature increases at 1.5 degrees Celsius. This is also manifested in the three main priorities of holding the G20 Summit (Summit) in 2022, especially in the clean zero energy transition point. "As chairman of the organizing committee for the G20 Indonesia in 2022, I welcome the first BloombergNEF (BNEF) Net Zero Summit in Bali on November 12, 2022," said Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment, Luhut B. Pandjaitan on Monday (18-04-2022) at the BloombergNEF Summit Bali announcement.

[https://maritim.go.id/menko-marves-sampaikan-komitmen-indonesia-dalam-mencapai-netralitas/]

(April 19, 2022) The Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK) together with the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) made a road map to optimize coastal and marine areas in contributing to reducing carbon emissions. The trick is to develop mangroves by maximizing the potential of blue carbon.

[https://investor.id/bumee/290996/turunkan-emisi-karbon-klhk-dan-kkp-maksimalkan-potensi-karbon-biru]

(April 18, 2022) The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency or BMKG introduced a maritime weather information system specifically for sea transportation, namely the Indonesia Marine Route Forecast or Ina-MaRFest for sea transportation safety so that the Eid al-Fitr 1443 Hijri homecoming is safe from the effects of bad weather.

[https://www.suara.com/tekno/2022/04/18/233358/bmkg-luncurkan-sistem-informasi-cuaca-maritim-untuk-transportasi-laut-lebih-aman] 

(April 16, 2022) The Decree of the Governor of DKI Jakarta Number 322 of 2022 has been ratified. The decree contains the Research, Supervision and Law Enforcement Team in the Implementation of Protection and Management of Water Quality and Sea Quality. In the official document, the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) is officially listed as one of the elements in the New Pollutant Research Team I. The tasks of this team include coordinating inter-stakeholder policies in conducting research on new pollutants and monitoring and enforcing laws in the waters of rivers, seas, reservoirs and lakes in DKI Jakarta Province.

[https://m.medcom.id/pendidikan/riset-penelitian/GNGA6Jvk-brin-resmi-jadi-unsur-tim-penelitian-polutan-baru-dki-jakarta]

(April 15, 2022) The Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment, Luhut B. Pandjaitan welcomed the signing of the Framework Agreement in the lithium battery industry. On this occasion, a collaboration was carried out between PT Aneka Tambang, Tbk. (ANTAM) and PT Industri Battery Indonesia (IBC) with Ningbo Contemporary Brunp Lygen Co., Ltd. (CBL).

[https://maritim.go.id/menko-luhut-dukung-pengembangan-rencana-investasi-untuk-hilirisasi/]

(April 13, 2022) Acting Deputy for Research and Innovation Utilization, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Mego Pinandito, said research collaboration with both domestic and foreign stakeholders would strengthen the research ecosystem in Indonesia. BRIN cooperates with the State University of Jakarta (UNJ) to expand the use of research facilities.

[https://m.medcom.id/pendidikan/news-pendidikan/0KvoxpoN-brin-gandeng-unj-perluas-pemanfaatan-fasilitas-riset] 

(April 12, 2022) The management of the Baruna Jaya I, III, and VIII research vessels owned by the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) is now entering a new phase. Previously, the research vessel was managed by a former Non-Ministerial Government Institution. After the integration of all research institutions into BRIN, all research vessels became BRIN's assets under the Deputy for Research and Innovation Infrastructure.

[https://www.medcom.id/pendidikan/riset-penelitian/Zkevm8rK-kapal-riset-baruna-jaya-i-iii-viii-kini-menjadi-aset-brin]

(April 8, 2022) Within a week, the Serayu River experienced thick turbidity on Friday, Saturday, and Wednesday (April 1st, 2nd, and 6th). Due to the turbidity of the Serayu River, tens of tons of fish died. The turbidity of the Serayu River is due to mud disposal or flushing carried out by PT Indonesia Power as the manager of the Mrica Reservoir. PT Indonesia Power is ready to take responsibility for the occurrence of turbidity in the Serayu River and is ready to provide compensation

[https://www.mongabay.co.id/2022/04/08/pembuangan-lumpur-dari-waduk-mrica-ke-sungai-serayu-berdampak-luas-ekosistem-rusak-parah/]

(April 6, 2022) The maritime security omnibus law in the form of Government Regulation (PP) Number 13 of 2022 concerning Security Implementation has now been issued. Safety and Law Enforcement in Indonesian Waters and Indonesian Jurisdiction emphasizes the role of the Maritime Security Agency (Bakamla) as the coordinator of law enforcement in Indonesia's marine areas. Previously, there were seven ministry institutions that handled this marine governance.

[https://indonesia.go.id/kategori/editorial/4601/mempertegas-penegakan-hukum-di-wilayah-laut-indonesia?lang=1] 

(April 5, 2022) The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) developed scandium-46-based gamma radiation, to replace cobalt-60. Radiation from these gamma rays will later be used to avoid damage to equipment so as not to interfere with the production process. Quoted from Kompas.com news, Tuesday (12/10/2019) gamma rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation, such as radio waves, infrared radiation, ultraviolet radiation, X-rays, and micro-waves. 

[https://www.kompas.com/sains/read/2022/04/05/190200523/peneliti-brin-kembangkan-radiasi-gamma-untuk-apa-]

(April 5, 2022) Since 1988, the activities of the IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) have involved scientists and thousands of people around the world. The IPCC assessment report is prepared and reviewed in several stages, ensuring objectivity and transparency. The IPCC, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, is the United Nations agency dealing with climate change.

[https://darilaut.id/berita/penilaian-ipcc-tentang-perubahan-iklim-libatkan-banyak-ilmuwan]

(March 29, 2022) The program for acceleration, control, pollution, and damage to the Citarum watershed (DAS) continues to be accelerated to accelerate the recovery process for the longest river in West Java which is considered to be one of the most polluted rivers in the world. Citarum, namely Jatiluhur, Cirata, and Saguling reservoirs. Specifically for the first two reservoirs, the Government of Indonesia has prepared a number of programs to improve the water quality of the reservoirs

[https://www.mongabay.co.id/2022/03/29/memulihkan-das-citarum-dengan-perikanan-ramah-lingkungan/]

(March 25, 2022)Head of the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) Dwikorita Karnawati, said the impact of global climate change, especially in Indonesia, which is geographically located between two oceans, namely the Indian and Pacific, and two continents, namely Asia and Australia, and has a complex topography, makes Indonesia vulnerable to multi-hydrometeorological disasters.

[https://darilaut.id/berita/letak-geografis-indonesia-rentan-terhadap-bencana-multi-hidrometeorologi] 

(March 23, 2022) Indonesia needs nine satellites to be able to improve the early detection of disasters accurately, quickly, and precisely. With these nine satellites, there is no late warning information submitted to the relevant authorities and the public. 

[https://darilaut.id/berita/hari-meteorologi-indonesia-butuh-9-satelit-untuk-tingkatkan-deteksi-dini-bencana]

(March 22, 2022) Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries uses satellite technology for surveillance in the fisheries sector. Our ministry is also preparing integrated satellite-based technology that will be used for the fisheries operation surveillance system," said the minister of marine and fisheries, Sakti Wahyu Trenggono, in a welcoming video at the T20 webinar "meaningful broadband for blue and green economy" Tuesday.

[https://www.antaranews.com/berita/2774793/kkp-manfaatkan-teknologi-satelit-untuk-pengawasan-perikanan]

(March 18, 2022) The Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries continues to be committed to maintaining coastal and marine ecosystems as measurable support for the economy, welfare, and national resilience. This is because marine and coastal ecosystems store blue carbon which can help Indonesia fulfill its climate change commitments and maintain the earth's climate.

[https://nasional.kompas.com/read/2022/03/18/17264621/kelola-karbon-biru-indonesia-kementerian-kp-gelar-kegiatan-penelitian-dan] 

(March 17, 2022) The Aeronautics and Space Research Organization of the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) will launch the Lapan A-4 satellite at the end of 2022. This satellite will later be useful for monitoring the Earth, both for natural resources and environmental conditions as well as disaster analysis and illegal fishing. At the end of this year, we plan to launch the Lapan A-4 satellite," said Robertus Heru Triharjanto, Head of The Aeronautics and Space Research Organization of BRIN. 

[https://kumparan.com/kumparansains/brin-bakal-luncurkan-satelit-pemantau-bumi-akhir-2022-1xhYkhgR8NL/4]

(March 16, 2022) Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment (Luhut B. Pandjaitan) conducted a review at the Bojonggsoang IPAL, Bandung, Tuesday morning (15-03-2022). During this visit, Coordinating Minister Luhut was accompanied by the German Ambassador to Indonesia, West Java Governor Ridwan Kamil, Deputy Nani, Bandung Mayor, Cimahi Mayor, and Bandung Regent, Pangdam III Siliwangi, Country Director World Bank Indonesia, and the Citarum Sector.

[https://maritim.go.id/percepat-penanganan-pencemaran-citarum-menko-luhut-minta-para/]

(March 16, 2022) The President of the Republic of Indonesia Joko Widodo signed Government Regulation No. 13 of 2022 concerning Security, Safety, and Law Enforcement in Indonesian Waters and Indonesian Jurisdiction. One of these regulations explains a number of authorities of the Maritime Security Agency (Bakamla), including searching ships/boats and reclaimed islands. The authority of Bakamla to conduct inspections is stated in Article 17, that article lists several things that Bakamla can examine when carrying out its duties.

[https://www.cnnindonesia.com/nasional/20220316120726-20-771967/jokowi-teken-pp-baru-atasi-masalah-penegakan-hukum-di-laut] 

(March 11, 2022) Batang Ombilin River, it's not like it used to be. In the past, the water was clear, there were lots of fish and it was a source of daily water for residents. Now, everything has changed. The water is cloudy and sedimentation occurs. What caused it? Steam Power Plant is mentioned as one of the causes. While walking along the river in early March, there was a pile of ash under the water which caused siltation in the river behind the power plant. The waste water discharged from the PLTU also emits smoke due to the hot temperature. The presence of the Ombilin PLTU has begun to have an impact on the residents of Sijantang. 

[https://www.mongabay.co.id/2022/03/11/kondisi-sungai-ombilin-dan-warga-sijantang-setelah-ada-pltu/]

(March 9, 2022) In order to accelerate the implementation of Waste Processing into Electrical Energy as stated in Presidential Regulation no. 35 of 2018, CMMAI through the Deputy for Coordination of Maritime Sovereignty and Energy facilitated the signing of the Waste Processing Cooperation Agreement into Electrical Energy for the City of Palembang and Tangerang City, which took place on Wednesday (09-03-2022).

[https://maritim.go.id/kemenko-marves-fasilitasi-penandatanganan-perjanjian-kerja-sama-pengolah/]

(March 6, 2022) The territory of Indonesia, which is an archipelagic country, has a high tsunami potential. Therefore, the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) through the Hydrodynamic Technology Research Center is ready to collaborate with the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) in developing tsunami research. "We want to collaborate to jointly build a tsunami modeling system to support the Indonesia Tsunami Early Warning System or InaTEWS program, this system is called the Red and White tsunami model," said Plt. Head of the BRIN Hydrodynamic Technology Research Center, Widjo Kongko in a limited meeting with the BMKG in Yogyakarta, last weekend.

[https://www.kilat.com/news/38908/antisipasi-bencana-brin-bersama-bmkg-rancang-pemodelan-tsunami-merah-putih] 

(March 3, 2022) The National Transportation Safety Committee (KNKT) recorded as many as 483 incidents of Indonesian fishing boat accidents between 2018-2021. The death toll in the incident was 443 people. KNKT has carried out an investigation into the fishery accident. Head of KNKT Soerjanto Tjahjono said that this matter must be addressed immediately considering the large number of accidents and fatalities. KNKT assesses that the number of accidents on fishing vessels from year to year has not decreased, even increased. 

[https://darilaut.id/berita/2018-2021-sebanyak-483-kecelakaan-kapal-perikanan-indonesia]

(March 2, 2022) One of the benefits of microorganisms is being able to restore the condition of the polluted ecosystem back to normal. Biodegradation is a pollution recovery method that utilizes certain microorganisms by decomposing pollutant chemical compounds. This biodegradation can also be an environmentally friendly solution in a polluted environment. This research was carried out by the academic community of the Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology.

[https://edukasi.sindonews.com/read/700639/211/tim-peneliti-its-atasi-pencemaran-minyak-bumi-di-laut-dengan-bakteri-1646179404?showpage=all]

(February 28, 2022) The Indonesian Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries has designated four new marine protected areas (MPA) around a group of islands in the eastern province of Maluku. The designation of these remote waters around the islands of Tanimbar, Damer, Mdona Hiera, Moa, Letti and Romang represents 0.4% of national waters, which is still an area larger than the U.S. state of Connecticut or almost the same size as the Mediterranean nation of Montenegro.

[https://news.mongabay.com/2022/02/four-new-mpas-in-maluku-boost-indonesias-bid-to-protect-its-seas/] 

(February 25, 2022) President Joko Widodo inaugurated the PT Poso Energy Hydroelectric Power Plant with a capacity of 515 megawatts in Poso Regency, Central Sulawesi, on Friday, February 25, 2022. On the same occasion, the President also inaugurated the PT Malea Energy hydropower plant with a capacity of 90 megawatts located in Tana Toraja Regency, South Sulawesi Province.

[https://www.presidenri.go.id/siaran-pers/presiden-joko-widodo-resmikan-plta-di-kabupaten-poso/]

(February 22, 2022) The National Research and Innovation Agency or BRIN inaugurated the Oceanographic Research Integrated Laboratory (Laterio) in the Ancol area, North Jakarta, Tuesday, February 22, 2022. The building is said to have modern marine strategic research infrastructure facilities and promises to be managed with the concept of an open laboratory and co-working space.

[https://tekno.tempo.co/read/1563466/brin-buka-laboratorium-riset-kelautan-modern-untuk-coworking-space]

(February 21, 2022) The Indonesian National Navy and South Korean Navy have agreed to hold a "Navy to Navy Talk" which was originally once every two years to once a year. "Navy to Navy Talk" (NTNT) is a routine meeting held by the Indonesian Navy and the South Korean Navy aimed at strengthening cooperation and synergy between parties.

[https://www.antaranews.com/berita/2717485/ri-dan-korsel-gelar-navy-to-navy-talk-setahun-sekali] 

(February 18, 2022) The Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) participated in the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) 18th Ocean and Fisheries Working Group (OFWG) Meeting which took place on 14-15 February 2022 and the Joint OFWG – Policy Partnership on Food Security (PPFS) Meeting on 16 February 2022 The Delegation of the Republic of Indonesia (Delri) to the KKP, among others, raised issues of Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing (IUUF), marine debris, and small-scale fisheries in realizing food security in the Asia Pacific region.

[https://suarapemerintah.id/2022/02/kkp-angkat-isu-iuuf-hingga-sampah-laut-di-forum-apec-2/]

(February 17, 2022) The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) strengthens marine research in the country in various aspects ranging from biodiversity, disaster, environment to climate. BRIN provides a Sailing Day grant. "This Sailing Day grant will enable researchers in the country to conduct marine research in terms of biodiversity, disaster, environment, climate, and marine oceanography, including in the deep sea," said Head of BRIN Tri Handoko.

[https://www.republika.co.id/berita/r7ehhu368/brin-perkuat-riset-kelautan-sisi-biodiversitas-hingga-iklim]

(February 17, 2022) The drastic decline in the population of Napoleon fish in various places has caused CITES member countries to agree to include this species in Appendix II at 2004 CITES CoP-13 (Conference of the Parties) in Bangkok. With the stipulation of Napoleon fish in the Appendix II list of CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora), limited trade in Napoleon fish is still allowed through the application of a quota system that limits the export door and the number of fish that can be exported per year. (Sadovy & Suharti, 2008).

[https://darilaut.id/bisnis-dan-investasi/implementasi-pengelolaan-ikan-napoleon-di-indonesia] 

(February 15, 2022) Indonesia is an archipelagic country that is mostly surrounded by oceans. It is not surprising that Indonesia is one of the countries famous for its beautiful sea and beaches. Not only that, the vastness of the sea in Indonesia also brings its own benefits to the community and other living creatures.

[https://www.dream.co.id/techno/manfaat-energi-gelombang-laut-untuk-manusia-dan-makhluk-hidup-lainnya-2202150.html]

(February 14, 2022) As the largest archipelagic country in the world, a healthy marine environment is key to Indonesia's sustainable development. During a virtual speech at the One Ocean Summit, President Joko Widodo conveyed a number of Indonesia's achievements and commitments in marine protection. "Indonesia is proud to be one of the countries at the forefront of the world in terms of marine protection," said President Jokowi as aired on the Presidential Secretariat's YouTube on Friday, February 11, 2022.

[https://www.menpan.go.id/site/berita-terkini/dari-istana/pidato-di-one-ocean-summit-presiden-jokowi-sampaikan-komitmen-indonesia-dalam-perlindungan-laut]

(February 11, 2022) Napoleon fish (Cheilinus undulatus), is the largest reef fish from the Labridae Family which can grow to a length of 2 m and a weight of 190 kg. The hallmark of this fish morphologically has a black streak behind the eyes, thick lips, and protrusion of the forehead. Biologically, the characteristics of Napoleon fish include long life and slow growth. The distribution of this fish is widespread in coral reefs in the tropical Indian and Pacific Oceans.

[https://darilaut.id/konservasi/populasi-rendah-ikan-napoleon-masuk-daftar-iucn-dan-cites] 

(February 10, 2022) Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries Sakti Wahyu Trenggono established 4 new Marine Conservation Areas (KKP) on January 11, 2022. Namely the Tanimbar conservation area, Damer Island, Mdona Hiera, Lakor, Moa, and Letti areas, and the Romang Islands. Previously, conservation areas in Maluku were Kei Kecil, Koon, Banda Sea Marine Tourism Park, North Seram and West Seram, Ay and Rhun Islands, Buano Island, and the Lease Islands.

[https://www.mongabay.co.id/2022/02/10/kkp-tetapkan-3-kawasan-konservasi-perairan-baru-di-maluku/]

(February 9, 2022) Several small fishing boats were seen going back and forth in the waters of the Singapore Strait, precisely in Tanjung Pinggir, Batam City, Riau Islands Province. Mangrove trees stand tall along the sea coast north of the island of Batam. After the eye can see, Singapore's skyscrapers are clearly visible.

[https://www.mongabay.co.id/2022/02/09/reklamasi-pesisir-batam-luhut-ingatkan-pembangunan-jaga-lingkungan/]

(February 6, 2022) How the consumption behavior of residents and the volume of waste in more than 400 waste banks in Bali can be monitored in the Griya Luhu waste bank application. After 1.5 years of development, this application has been used in 427 waste banks in 7 districts and cities in Bali, and will now be expanded to Surabaya, East Java.

[https://www.mongabay.co.id/2022/02/06/aplikasi-bank-sampah-digital-ini-jadi-basis-data-lebih-15-ribu-warga-bali/]

(February 2, 2022) Indonesia will be the chair or presidency of the G20 and hold hundreds of meetings this year. Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan said that the Indonesian Presidency at this year's G20 will also focus on marine health issues. Luhut explained that Indonesia would take advantage of its position in the 2022 G20 Presidency and ASEAN leaders to prioritize discussing these topics. "We will gather global commitments to the health of our oceans together," he said.

[https://katadata.co.id/agustiyanti/berita/61fa8fbb2806d/kesehatan-laut-akan-jadi-salah-satu-fokus-presidensi-indonesia-di-g20]

(February 2, 2022) The research team from the Hydrographic Expertise Group, Faculty of Earth Science and Technology, Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB), examined the baselines and coastlines used to define state and provincial maritime boundaries. They found 50 points that did not match their proper position. According to the researcher, Eka Djunarsjah, the determination of the country's maritime boundaries is based on the baseline which is the relationship between the base points. The base point is the outermost point on the outermost island.

[https://tekno.tempo.co/read/1556747/studi-itb-temukan-50-titik-batas-laut-di-indonesia-menyimpang]

(January 30, 2022) Indonesia has enormous marine and fishery potential. One of its mainstay commodities is seaweed. Currently, Indonesia is one of the largest seaweed-producing and exporting countries in the world. This commodity yields many benefits. Not only used as food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic products, seaweed can also be used as fertilizer to fertilize plants. The Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) has conducted research and proved it.

[https://kkp.go.id/artikel/37763-suburkan-tanaman-kkp-kembangkan-inovasi-rumput-laut]

(January 28, 2022) Most of the marine areas of North Maluku Province are included in the world's coral triangle (coral triangle). Because of this condition, North Maluku also collects various types of reef fish, one of which is the napoleon fish (Cheilinus undulatus) which is now being threatened and hard to find.

[https://www.mongabay.co.id/2022/01/28/ikan-napoleon-yang-makin-langka-di-laut-maluku-utara/]

(January 25, 2022) The Hydrographic Expertise Group, Faculty of Earth Science and Technology (FITB) Bandung Institute of Technology conducted a study on baselines and coastlines that can be used as the determination of the country's maritime boundaries. Research led by Dr. Eka Djunarsjah found oddities in several base points and coastlines in 2019.

[https://www.itb.ac.id/berita/detail/58390/dosen-fitb-teliti-mengenai-dampak-perubahan-pantai-terhadap-batas-laut-negara]

(January 23, 2022) Floods had submerged a number of houses in Tegal Alur Village, West Jakarta a few days ago. To prevent similar incidents from happening again, the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government is now building the Kamal Polder. "The output target is to make tidal valves (sluice gates) and large pumps with a capacity of 30 cubic meters per second, so as to prevent inundation in residential areas," said Head of the Jakarta Water Resources Service Yusmada Faizal in a written statement

[www.cnnindonesia.com/nasional/20220123190038-20-750190/cegah-banjir-di-tegal-alur-pemprov-dki-bangun-polder-kamal]

(January 21, 2022) Kasal Admiral TNI Yudo, who was accompanied by Asintel Chief of Admiral TNI Angkasa Dipua, Assistant Chief of Staff Admiral TNI Dadi Hartanto and several staff expressed their gratitude for the invitation of the South Korean Chief of Vicon Courtesy Call to the Indonesian Navy to discuss various important issues related to cooperation between the two navies that need to be improved. forward in various fields, especially in the field of operations and training, including submarine technology.

[www.dara.co.id/kepala-staf-angkatan-laut-indonesia-dan-korsel-bahas-kerja-sama.html]

(January 19, 2022) Indonesia is one of the most disaster-prone countries in the world. One of the disasters that threaten the territory of Indonesia is the tsunami. This is because the territory of Indonesia is in the area where the plate meets the ring of fire. Because of being in such an area, Indonesia is at risk of earthquakes and tsunamis. However, did you know that there is a tool that can detect a tsunami? Buoy is a floating device that can detect waves caused by underwater earthquakes. Buoys will be tasked with monitoring and recording changes in sea level in the oceans.

[tekno.tempo.co/read/1551510/mengenal-buoy-alat-pendeteksi-yang-disebar-di-daerah-rawan-tsunami]

(January 17, 2022) Indonesia is an archipelagic country that has great volcanic activity. Volcanic activity is an activity related to the release of magma from the bowels of the Earth into the Earth's crust. Magma is molten molten rock that is very hot due to the temperature at Earth's core. Due to the great volcanic activity, many volcanoes are formed in Indonesia. Volcanoes in Indonesia are formed above land or below sea level.

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(January 16, 2022) Another earthquake occurred in the country, Sunday (16/1/2022). There were two earthquakes that occurred according to the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) records as of 19.45 WIB today. The first earthquake occurred in Pacitan City, East Java Province with a magnitude of 4.5. Earthquake vibrations were felt up to Bantul, Gunung Kidul on a scale of II MMI (Modified Mercalli Intensity). "The epicenter of the earthquake was in the sea 61 km southwest of Blangpidie, West Aceh," said the BMKG on its official website.

[www.liputan6.com/news/read/4861158/2-kali-gempa-bumi-getarkan-indonesia-minggu-16-januari-2022]

(January 10, 2022) The problem of waste management in Indonesia is still a big homework, both for the government and the community. Instead of being a spectator, Ida Bagus Mandhara, a state civil servant (ASN) from the Island of the Gods intervened by building Griya Luhu which carries a new way of processing and sorting waste. As the founder of Griya Luhu, Ida Bagus Mandhara founded this organization in 2017 after completing postgraduate education at Imperial College London, England. The goal is to provide equal access to sustainable source-based waste management with the help of digitalization, especially for villages.

[www.menpan.go.id/site/berita-terkini/ida-bagus-mandhara-pencetus-bank-sampah-digital-dari-pulau-dewata]

(January 6, 2022) The COP26 event in Glasgow, Scotland, some time ago could be considered as a sale of government promises from various countries to reduce carbon emissions to control global warming. One of the promises made by the Indonesian government at that time was efforts to carry out decarbonization. Decarbonization is also referred to as one of the keys to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions which are expected to control the impact of climate change. But in truth, this effort must be carried out in a real way that involves all parties, both from the government, industry players, and of course the community in general.

[www.mongabay.co.id/2022/01/06/tantangan-dekarbonisasi-dan-pilihan-bahan-bakar-alternatif-yang-ideal/]

(January 5, 2022) The Ministry of Marinee Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) destroyed 220.12 kg of illegal dried seahorses to be sent to Vietnam via Malaysia. The illegal seahorses were the result of a smuggling attempt by the Fish Quarantine, Quality Control and Fishery Product Safety (BKIPM) with Customs and Excise in Marunda, North Jakarta last December. The head of BKIPM, Rina, said the extermination was intended to provide a deterrent effect as well as to prevent fish pests/quarantined fish pests (HPIK). The plan, the dried seahorse will be sent to Vietnam and packed into 23 cartons.

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(January 4, 2022) The Association of Indonesian Fisheries Scholars in Central Java said that currently there is technology that makes it easier for fishermen to catch fish. This technology is to reduce emissions from fishing. "Now there is fishing technology. The technology has actually been mastered well, but it is only up to the fishermen to need the technology or not. We can't force it," said Central Java ISPIKANI Chairman Suradi Wijaya when filling the talkshow "Sustainable Marine and Fisheries Development in Central Java", at the Central Java Marine and Fisheries Service Office, Tuesday (4/1/2022).

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(January 4, 2022)  In order to achieve well-defined targets, the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) accelerates various programs and activities, one of which is in the field of research and development of Human Resources (HR). This is as the declaration of the acceleration of the KKP which will be glorified at the end of 2021. This was conveyed by Plt. Head of the Marine and Fisheries Research and Human Resources Agency (BRSDM) KKP Kusdiantoro, Monday (3/1/2022), while leading the inaugural Morning Call in 2022 within the scope of BRSDM virtually.

[kkp.go.id/artikel/37257-kkp-akselerasikan-program-riset-dan-sdm-2022]

(January 3, 2022) The Central Government and the Provincial Government of DKI Jakarta are serious about preventing Jakarta from sinking, one of the efforts is through the provision of piped drinking water to reduce groundwater extraction. This was realized by the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) "Synergy and Support for the Implementation of a Drinking Water Supply System in the Province of the Special Capital Region of Jakarta". The MoU which was signed by Minister of Home Affairs Muhammad Tito Karnavian, Minister of PUPR M. Basuki Hadimuljono and Governor of DKI Jakarta, Anies Rasyid Baswedan was witnessed by Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, Monday (03-01-2022) in Jakarta.

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(December 29, 2021) The success of marine and fisheries development in Indonesia cannot be separated from the important role of research, innovation, and superior human resources. In realizing the priority program of the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) carried out by the Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries Sakti Wahyu Trenggono, the Marine and Fisheries Research and Human Resources Agency (BRSDM) as the related Echelon I KKP, pays more attention to the development of human resources and innovative research to National development.

[kkp.go.id/artikel/37154-riset-pengolahan-produk-dan-bioteknologi-untuk-kp-berkelanjutan]