The USAID Sustainable Ecosystems Advanced (USAID SEA) Project is a five-year project (2016-2021) that supports the Government of Indonesia to improve the governance of fisheries and marine resources and to conserve biological diversity. Implemented by Tetra Tech and a consortium of partners, the USAID SEA project is targeted at national, provincial, and local levels, with a focus on the Provinces of West Papua, Maluku, and North Maluku that lie within Indonesia’s Fishery Management Area (FMA) 715.
STORIES FROM THE FIELD
Fixing Marine Conservation Areas in Maluku“The sea is an open space which can be used to fulfill one’s livelihood; however, a well-managed marine habitat can improve the livelihoods and futures of its coastal communities. It is time to develop marine conservation areas and sustainable fishery in Maluku so that it may become a magnet for …more detail
Conggek Swim Fish Bladder, Pearl from Eastern Sea of IndonesiaThe swim bladder is a well-known Chinese delicacy, commonly used as an ingredient in soup. They also believe it can cure some ailments, increase stamina and vitality. The high price and strong market demand of swim bladder has driven the fishermen in Sidomakmur Village …more detail
Event News
National Symposium on Marine Spatial Planning Implementation for IndonesiaThe five-day National Symposium on Marine Spatial Planning Implementation for Indonesia jointly organized by the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries Indonesia, USAID SEA Project and NOAA started today. It aims to accelerate the Marine …more detail
USAID-SEA Project Presented Scientific Papers in the 12th Asian Fisheries and Aquaculture Forum, PhilippinesUnder the theme ‘’Transforming Asian Fisheries and Aquaculture for Sustainable Production and Nutrition’’, the 12th Asian Fisheries and Aquaculture forum …more detail