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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…

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Initiating and Participating in the Formation of the National Demersal Fisher Network

On August 6th and 7th, six octopus fishers from the Banggai Archipelago, specifically from the villages of Popisi, Kalumbatan, and Lobuton, along  with four fishers from the Selayar Archipelago, including two from the village of Kahu-Kahu and two fisherwomen from Mekar Indah, gathered in Makassar for an important event. This marked the first time small-scale  fishers, specializing in…

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LINI at NUSATIC 2024: Engaging the Aquatic Community for Conservation

From 7-9 June 2024, LINI participated in NUSATIC 2024 by setting up a booth and organising a symposium. NUSATIC or Nusantara Aquatic, is an internationally renowned Ornamental Fish Exhibition and Aquatic show held in Indonesia. Recognised as the largest event of its kind in Asia.  It showcases marine and freshwater aquarium fish keeping. Since its inception…

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Balancing Passion and Coral Reef Conservation: The Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fishery, together with LINI and NUSATIC 2024, Host International Symposium on Ornamental Fish Keeping

Supported by the Directorate General of Strengthening the Competitiveness of Marine and Fishery Products, the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, and in collaboration with NUSATIC 2024, LINI organized a symposium on June 7, 2024, as part of the NUSATIC NUSAPET 2024 event. The theme of the symposium was “Innovations in Sustainable Aquatics: Balancing Hobby…

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Building Capacity and Sustainability for Fishing Communities in South Buru – Maluku

Last February, LINI conducted a series of trainings for local tuna suppliers in South Buru, including  Koperasi Simpang 3 Darmabuana and its members, as well as fishers in Pasir Putih and Air Ternate villages. The trainings focused on taking “baby steps” to improve the local community’s capacity in three key areas: organizational management, safety at sea, and post-harvest. Strengthening Cooperative Management…