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…
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…
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…
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…
Indonesia has long been recognized as a major contributor to the global marine aquarium trade, serving as a key supplier of coral reef fishes since the 1990s. Government statistics from 2017 reveal that Indonesia exported a staggering 2.61 million fish from approximately 700 species, generating an annual income of approximately $7.2 million USD. This thriving…