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LINI’s Commitment at the Our Ocean Conference 2026: USD 20,000 for Community-Based Coral Reef Restoration

LINI participated in the 11th Our Ocean Conference (OOC) held in Mombasa, Kenya, represented by LINI’s Executive Director, Eveline Kurniati. The international conference brought together governments, NGOs, academia, the private sector, and other stakeholders from around the world to make measurable commitments toward protecting the ocean. Since its inception, the Our Ocean Conference has mobilized…

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From North Bali to Australia: Sharing LINI’s Coral Reef Restoration Journey with James Cook University 

How can an artificial structure placed on the seafloor transform into a thriving home for corals, fish, and countless other marine species? This question captured the attention of students and researchers attending Reef Talk at James Cook University (JCU), Australia, on June 18, 2026. During the event organized by ACORIS Club (Applied Coral Restoration and…

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Mentari Bersinar Fish Processing Group (POKLAHSAR) Receives Equipment Grant to Strengthen Local Fisheries-Based Enterprises

Mentari Bersinar, a Fish Processing and Marketing Group (Poklahsar) based in Kahu-Kahu Village, Selayar Islands Regency, has received an equipment grant to support the development of locally sourced fishery products. The grant was provided through a funding program supported by Blue Ventures and was officially handed over on May 21, 2026. The grant consists of…

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A Story of Resilience: Mina Lestari Group of Les Celebrates More than 10 years together

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…

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Empowering Coastal Women for Thriving Fisheries in Selayar Islands

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…

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Planting the Future: LINI and Reefgen Pioneer Robotic Seagrass Restoration

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…