In the quiet coastal village of Les, North Bali, a remarkable story of transformation has been unfolding for more than a decade. The Mina Lestari Fisher Group stands as an example of what’s possible when communities unite around shared values—resilience, conservation, and innovation. Few fisher groups in Indonesia survive beyond their first few years. But…
The Selayar Islands boast immense fishery potential, supported by vast ocean areas covering 87% of the region and rich coastal ecosystems. This wealth includes a diverse range of species such as pelagic fish (tuna, skipjack, mackerel), demersal fish (grouper and snapper), and mollusks (octopus, squid), resources that sustain the livelihoods and local economies of coastal…
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…
Description: From June 2023 to December 2024, Yayasan Alam Indonesia Lestari (LINI), with support from the Resource Legacy Fund’s (RLF) Sustainable Fisheries Fund (SFF), conducted a fisheries project to lay the foundation for a future Fishery Improvement Project (FIP) for the Yellowfin Tuna Handline fishery. The project is based in South Buru Island, Maluku Province, Indonesia, located within the Western…
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…