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Social Accounts for the ocean: A path to inclusive and equitable ocean decision-making
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…
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One and a Half Years of Empowering South Buru’s Fishing Communities Through Collaborative Management
Description: From June 2023 to December 2024, Yayasan Alam Indonesia Lestari (LINI), with support from the Resource Legacy Fund’s (RLF) Sustainable Fisheries Fund (SFF), conducted a fisheries project to lay the foundation for a future Fishery Improvement Project (FIP) for the Yellowfin Tuna Handline fishery. The project is based in South Buru Island, Maluku Province, Indonesia, located within the Western…
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Identification of CITES-listed live stony corals in the aquarium trade
Description: Indonesia is the world’s largest exporters of CITES-listed coral accounting for an estimated 90% of the global market, but following a two-year export ban on coral, Indonesia has the ambition to establish a robust system which can ensure traceability and legality of the trade, particularly for field implementation and monitoring. This project will provide…
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Population trends of Banggai cardinalfish in the Banggai Islands, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia
Abstract: The Banggai cardinalfish (BCF) – Pterapogon kauderni is endemic to the Banggai Archipelago, Indonesia and has received international attention due to the decline in its population. As the sole range state, Indonesia has a responsibility to conserve the BCF through initiatives for its sustainable management. To inform management and evaluate management effectiveness, a research…
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What has happened to the banggai cardinalfish in the banggai islands, sulawesi?
Summary: It has been anecdotally reported that the majority of Banggai cardinalfish (BCF) – Pterapogon kauderni imported into the USA are coming from a single aquaculture facility in Thailand. As the USA market remains one of the major buyers of this fish, one can imagine that the quantities imported much be huge. On the other…
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A trial study to raise juvenile fish by the ornamental fish collectors of Les Village in North bali
Summary: LINI and Olazul are developing sustainable aquarium trade through rearing of post larval reef fish in Les Village. This is an effort to help to maintain aquarium fish and shrimp in captivity both in sea cages and in aquarium tanks. Green Chromis (Chromis viridis) and White-banded Cleaner Shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis) are raised during this…
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Summary of results of population density surveys of the Banggai cardinalfish in the Banggai Archipelago, Sulawesi, Indonesia, from 2007 –
Abstract: The unique endemic Banggai cardinalfish (Pterapogon kauderni) – BCF is still among the top 10 imported species of marine aquarium fish in the US. The fish has been classified as an endangered species due to concerns over its collection for the aquarium trade. The fish was only re-discovered in 1995, and only limited studies…
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Update on the Banggai cardinalfish by LINI in Banggai islands, Sulawesi Indonesia
Summary: LINI continues to monitor and support the activities of various stakeholders in the Banggai Archipelago. These activities have helped in regulating the trade quotas proposed in 2010. Author: Gayatri Lilley
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Update on Banggai Cardinalfish work in Banggai
Summary: Several activities in the BCF Action Plan, which was developed during stakeholder consultation meetings in August 200, have been implemented throughout last year since November 2008. Some of the activities were facilitated and implemented by Yayasan Alam Indonesia Lestari. Authors: Ron and Gayatri Lilley
