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),…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Learning a foreign language is an essential journey for your minds. Research affirms that learning a foreign language not only enhances cognitive prowess, but also build multi-tasking abilities while sharpening memory functions. Amidst the enchanting landscapes of Bali Island, renowned worldwide for its allure to travelers, English is the most foreign language spoken in Bali…