In the quiet coastal village of Les, North Bali, a remarkable story of transformation has been unfolding for more than a decade. The Mina Lestari Fisher Group stands as an example of what’s possible when communities unite around shared values—resilience, conservation, and innovation. Few fisher groups in Indonesia survive beyond their first few years. But…
Abstract: Progress towards equitable ocean sustainability will only be achieved when decision-makers engage with, invest in and use social data. This information is required for decision-makers to identify trade-offs and leverage points to make informed, just, purposeful and defensible decisions that bolster rather than undermine a sustainable ocean economy and human well-being. The Ocean Accounts…
The Selayar Islands boast immense fishery potential, supported by vast ocean areas covering 87% of the region and rich coastal ecosystems. This wealth includes a diverse range of species such as pelagic fish (tuna, skipjack, mackerel), demersal fish (grouper and snapper), and mollusks (octopus, squid), resources that sustain the livelihoods and local economies of coastal…
A new chapter in marine conservation is unfolding in Bali as LINI, a leading Indonesian conservation foundation, and Reefgen, a robotics company specializing in marine restoration, join forces to explore the use of robotic automation for seagrass restoration. This ambitious partnership, which began in 2024, is focused on developing and refining machines and machine learning…
In 2024, as part of our new Health and Education Program for Coastal Communities in Selayar District, South Sulawesi, we conducted extensive consultations and discussions with key stakeholders, including representatives from the Dinas Kesehatan (Health Office), Dinas Pemberdayaan Perempuan dan Perlindungan Anak (Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection Office), Puskesmas (community health centers), village leaders, and…
On 8 June 2025, the LINI Aquaculture and Training Centre (LATC) came alive with colors, laughter, and purpose as we celebrated World Ocean Day with the children and community of Les Village, North Bali. The day was marked by a joyful and meaningful painting competition, but not just any competition. Instead of canvases, 27 children…