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
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
Revitalizing Local Wisdoms for Marine Resource Management in Buano and Sula IslandsMerging traditional knowledge and scientific studies to restore marine resources in Buano Island and Sula Islands to improve their livelihood and food security …more detail
Publication
Factsheet: Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)Indonesia is at the center of the world’s marine biodiversity, with 76% of the world’s coral reef species and 37% of the world’s coral reef fish species. This biodiversity is critical to the ability of Indonesia’s marine ecosystems to adapt to ecological changes from climate or human impacts. …more detail
Talking Sea: Protecting Indonesia’s Marine Ecosystems for Future GenerationsThe USAID SEA Project, now in its third year of operations, is deeply involved in addressing the challenges facing fisheries management and marine biodiversity conservation in Indonesia. …more detail
Event News
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
Commemorating 70 Years of Indonesia-US Diplomatic RelationsThe maritime and fisheries sector is one of the areas of cooperation highlighted by the two countries. Various collaborative efforts continue to be made to improve the management …more detail