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…
On 21 November, 2023, Indonesia celebrates Hari Ikan Nasional (National Fisheries Day), acknowledging the pivotal role of fisheries sector in securing both our food and economic stability. As an archipelago nation blessed with diverse biodiversity, nature, cultures, and ethnicities, a holistic approach to managing our fisheries through inclusive and collaborative initiatives is necessary. Inclusivity lies at the core…
Kalumbatan and Lobuton are two villages that situated on the island of Salakan, Central Sulawesi Province. The Island is the biggest island in the Banggai Archipelago, and lies in the Wallacea region. The island has a high faunal endemicity, including birds, mammals and the endangered Banggai Cardinalfish (Pterapogon kauderni). LINI has been working with octopus…