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Dive into Sustainable Fishing: Interactive Training Empowers the Indonesian Fishers

As we close 2024, we celebrate the commitment of fishers from Bokan Kepulauan Sub-District, Banggai Laut, Central Sulawesi, and Talaga Raya Sub-District, Buton Tengah, Southeast Sulawesi. These fishers have pledged to adopt nets, an environmentally friendly fishing techniques, as part of their dedication to sustainable practices. These marine aquarium fishers recently attended their first-ever training…

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Promoting Collaborative Management for Bali’s Buleleng Marine Conservation Area

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),…

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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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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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Training on the Use of the Coral Guidebook for Indonesian Authorities

On October 5, 2023, a training session was held to introduce the coral guidebook to Indonesian authorities responsible for managing coral trade. The guidebook was developed in collaboration with scientists from the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas), UK, and the Indonesian Coral Reef Foundation (TERANGI). It serves as a tool for identifying…