Welcome to LINI

Our commitment lies in investing in both people and nature to work towards building a resilient and sustainable future for our shared marine environment.

OUR PROGRAMS

LINI’s core programs encompass two vital pillars: Sustainable Ocean and Community Development. These programs are underpinned by a research-driven approach that empowers us to make informed decisions, and they are complemented by extensive educational outreach that fosters understanding and awareness within coastal communities. Synergy between these core programs, creating a dynamic platform for the conservation and sustainable management of marine resources, ultimately ensuring a brighter future for both the environment and the communities that depend on it.

SUSTAINABLE OCEAN 

The Sustainable Oceans program at LINI Foundation is a dedicated effort to conserve and protect Indonesia’s marine ecosystems. This program encompasses various initiatives, including Fisheries Improvement Project (FIP), the LINI Aquaculture and Training Center (LATC), Locally-Managed Marine Area (LMMA), the Conservation of Endemic Species, Community-based Reef Restoration, Marine Aquarium Project Indonesia (MAPI).

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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 

LINI’s Community Development program is dedicated to empowering coastal communities in Indonesia. It focuses on capacity building, collaborative management and the promotion of alternative livelihoods. This program is essential in achieving a harmonious balance between conservation and socio-economic development in coastal areas.

With Your Help

COMMUNITY MEMBERS received direct benefits from our community-based initiative

ARTIFICIAL REEF STRUCTURES were built and deployed to restore degraded coral reef ecosystem

HECTARES MARINE AREAS were managed by community members through participatory reef restoration and temporary closure initiatives

RECENT PUBLICATIONS

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Promoting Collaborative Management for Bali’s Buleleng Marine Conservation Area

For over four decades, the high fish diversity of the coral reefs surrounding Bali has been a vital source of livelihood for marine aquarium fishers, particularly along the coast of North Bali. One key fishing village is Les, where marine aquarium fishers share marine resources with the tourism industry along the Tejakula coastline (27.23 km),…

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Training Technical Workshop for Community Surveillance Group in Popisi Village: Empowering Octopus Fishers to  Monitor and to Protect Fishing Grounds

In a significant step towards sustainable fisheries management, the coastal community of Popisi Village in Banggai Utara, Central Sulawesi, has taken the lead in safeguarding  its marine resources. A recent technical workshop, organized by LINI in collaboration with local government agencies, equipped a community-based fisheries surveillance group (POKMASWAS) with the essential skills to effectively oversee the…

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From Sea to Market: Octopus Fishers Explore Processing in Makassar

A group of octopus fishers from the Banggai Islands recently embarked on a learning journey to PT Prima Bahari Inti Lestari in Makassar. The visit, which took place on 9 August, 2024, aimed to enhance their understanding of octopus processing. PT Prima Bahari Inti Lestari is one of the leading seafood processors based in Makassar…