As we enter a new season of growth and reflection, the LINI Foundation would like to wish all who celebrated a joyful and peaceful Eid Mubarak. May this season bring blessings, health, and prosperity to you and your loved ones. Empowering Field Staff Through Training at the LATC In February, the LINI Aquaculture and Training…
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…
Small-scale octopus fishers encounter an extensive number of difficulties and dangers that are far greater than those they would face on land. The risks of working at sea are increased by the constant danger of unpredictable weather patterns and restricted access to medical services. Last January, fishers from the Banggai Islands in Central Sulawesi, including…