2023

Get to know ARMS: Artificial Coral Reefs for Marine Biodiversity Research

(May 2nd, 2023) Collecting data on marine biodiversity using an Autonomous Reef Monitoring Structure (ARMS). ARMS is an artificial reef that can serve as an 'apartment' for various marine or freshwater organisms. ARMS was first introduced by a group of American researchers in 2004. Like a coral reef, ARMS is expected to invite a variety of mobile organisms such as fish, crabs, shrimp or sessile organisms such as corals and sea sponges, to live in it. ARMS can be an effective method for marine biodiversity research compared to other methods. ARMS is made of layers of PVC (polyvinyl chloride) pipes arranged like the floor of a flat.

Report: How Marine Plastic Pollution Impacts Countries That Rely on Tourism

(May 2nd, 2023) Pristine beaches full of plastic waste. Picturesque rivers clogged by rubbish and discarded objects. These are not the sights that you find in travel brochures. But for many countries around the world, which rely on tourism to support their gross domestic product (GDP), these are frequently becoming the sights that greet tourists. Professor Alistair McIlgorm, from the Australian National Center for Ocean Resources and Security (ANCORS) at the University of Wollongong (UOW), said marine plastic pollution is becoming an increasingly urgent issue in the African coastal locations of Tanzania and Zanzibar, which rely on tourism to drive the local and national economies.

Visit to Patas Buleleng, Luhut Will Make a Policy on Making Plastic from Seaweed

(April 28th, 2023) Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Binsar Panjaitan plans to create a policy related to making plastic from environmentally friendly materials such as seaweed. He will soon discuss this policy with his team in Jakarta.  This was revealed by Luhut when reviewing seaweed cultivation in Patas Village, Gerokgak District, Buleleng. He said that seaweed cultivation carried out in Patas Village in collaboration with India has the potential to create jobs. In addition, seaweed is also believed to be a solution to clean the sea, increase fish populations and accelerate coral growth. 

Aquarium Indonesia Pangandaran, Giant Marine Life Tourism that Attracts Tourists

(April 27th, 2023) Aquarium Indonesia Pangandaran is a public aquarium tour with a strategic location and its own uniqueness. So that making a different impression will definitely be a new experience for every tourist who comes. Aquarium Indonesia is located in the Pangandaran Marine Integrated Area, namely the Cikidang Fish Landing Center (PPI Cikidang). The area around the vast Pangandaran waves and mangrove ecosystem and the Marine and Fisheries Polytechnic building in one integrated area.

Molecular Biology is Important for Indonesia, which is Located in the Coral Triangle Region of the World

(April 24th, 2023) The role of molecular biology in fisheries is very important for Indonesia, which has a diversity of marine biota such as corals and fish. Moreover, Indonesia is located in the world's coral reef triangle. The basic science of fisheries is studied such as ichthyology, genetics, physiology. Molecular biology of fisheries includes deepening in basic science in fisheries, utilization of molecular biology in fish resource management, and utilization of molecular biology in aquaculture.

The Role of Blue Carbon Ecosystems in FoLU Net Sink 2030

(April 24th, 2023) The issue of climate change continues to be a hot discussion in all circles today. The issue received an extraordinary response, because the impact caused could affect the order of life on earth and humans in particular. In Indonesia, the issue has also received attention from almost all circles, not just from the Government of Indonesia. Various efforts have been carried out by many stakeholders to implement climate change mitigation and adaptation.

Policy for Coastal Village Communities

(April 18th, 2023) A total of 12,510 villages or 15.32 percent of the total 81,616 villages in Indonesia are located in coastal areas. About 90 percent of these coastal villages rely on capture fish resources as the main livelihood of the population. As an archipelago, 62 percent of Indonesia's territory is sea. With 99,083 kilometers of coastline, Indonesia has the second longest coastline in the world after Canada. However, the great potential of the marine sector has not been reflected in the lives of fishermen in coastal villages and Indonesia's macroeconomic indicators. Fishermen are one of the poorest groups in Indonesia.

Korea-Indonesia MTCRC Sign MoU with Udayana University 

(April 15th, 2023) Korea-Indonesia MTCRC again expanded cooperation with Indonesian educational institutions related to academic and scientific programs in the field of marine science and technology. This time the collaboration was carried out with Udayana University (Unud) which was realized through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at the Rectorate Building, Udayana University. MTCRC has been actively collaborating with various stakeholders and universities in Indonesia to expand cooperation in the field of marine science and technology, by conducting key activities such as cooperation platforms, capacity building and joint research.

Is It Possible for Indonesia to Become a Maritime Country by 2045?

(April 11th, 2023) Indonesia has great ambitions to become a strong maritime country and recognized by all countries in the world. This ambition cannot be achieved easily, because it takes a long process to achieve it. If all processes and plans that have been carried out go well, Indonesia hopes to become a strong maritime country in 2045 or coincide with Indonesia's 100th independence day. Various efforts have been prepared by the Government of Indonesia since now. Including, dissecting what potentials can be developed and optimized to be able to encourage Indonesia to become a strong maritime country faster in 2045

Conservation Problems in Indonesian Sea Waters

(April 10th, 2023) Indonesia is a maritime country with 70 percent water area and located between two oceans, the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. With this geographical position, Indonesia has a lot of marine potentials that can improve its people's welfare. One of these potentials is fisheries. According to data from the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, the value of fish exports for the January-November 2022 period increased by 10.66% compared to last year. However, behind the abundant marine resources, there are several conditions that are starting to be vulnerable, requiring serious attention. One of the problems faced by the fisheries sector in Indonesia is overfishing.

IOC WESTPAC Meeting, Indonesia Proposes Sea Surface Temperature Monitoring

(April 5th, 2023) Indonesia participates in the Cooperative Study of Kuroshio (CSK)-2 program. The program became one of the discussions at the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC) meeting held at the BJ Habibie Building Auditorium, Jakarta, Tuesday (4/4).  Indonesia proposed several points. Among them, monitoring sea surface temperature in the waters of North Kalimantan and the coastline of small islands, and the role of ocean dynamics in the process of fishing in the Coral Triangle marine waters.

Here's a Look at the Fish Barns in West Kalimantan's Green Belt

(April 4th, 2023) Kakap River District is only 11 kilometers from Pontianak City, West Kalimantan. About 30 minutes by motor vehicle. Here there is a fairly famous fish port. Medium and distant fishing boats are docked here. Fresh fish is always there in the evening, when the ships dock after going to sea. River fishermen also peddle their catch here. Some fishing communities at the village level, usually build their own networks to directly market their catch and farmed fish.

Lampulo Integrated Fishery Business Center Area is Proposed as International Business Fishing Port, JICA, The National Development Planning Agency and MMAF Did a Survey

(April 2nd, 2023) Head of the Aceh Marine and Fisheries Service, Aliman, has proposed that the Kutaradja Lampulo Ocean Fishing Port (PPS), Banda Aceh, be redesigned as an International Fishing Port. The proposal has been submitted to Bappenas, the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (MMAF), the Directorate General of Ports and JICA. It was mentioned, in the season of many fish, the catch of PPS Lampulo fishermen could reach 170-230 tons per day.

Fish Resources are Threatened if There are Mining Activities in The Sea

(March 24th, 2023) The approval letter for conformity of marine space utilization activities (SPKKPRL) issued by the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (MMAF) to business actors carrying out activities in marine waters is something that is inappropriate. If it is associated with the progress of the State and in favor of the welfare of coastal communities and fishermen, then that is also not true. The reason is, these permits will only marginalize marginalized groups on the coast.

Maritime-Based Halal Product Research Supports Downstream Marine and Fishery Industry

(March 16th, 2023) Vice President Ma'ruf Amin inaugurated the Kurnaen Sumadiharga Science Area of the National Research and Innovation Agency or BRIN in Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, which was developed into a national maritime-based halal product research and innovation facility. This facility is expected to support the government's program in down streaming the marine and fisheries industry. Vice President Amin assessed that the actualization of Indonesia's extraordinary maritime potential still needs to be boosted.