Maluku (15/11)-As an initial step to prepare the establishment of Marine Protected Area (MPA) network in Banda and Seram Seas, Maluku, the USAID Sustainable Ecosystems Advanced (SEA) Project initiated the Rapid Ecological Assessment (REA) for marine mammals in the area. The survey conducted by CTC in partnership with APEX Environmental was designed to address the…
Ternate (18/11)- Since its proposal as a Marine Protected Area (MPA) in 2012, little has changed in Mare Island located in remote Tidore in Indonesia’s North Maluku Province. The limited knowledge among local officials on MPA management was one of the reasons why the 603-hectare island, which is known for its frequent dolphin sightings continues…
As an effort to better manage fishery resources, fishing vessel registration is a key tool. Valid and reliable fishing vessel data are necessary in measuring fishing capacity as well as securing marine tenure for small-scale fishers. Advanced integrated fishing vessel registration has become even more relevant in Indonesia, the largest capture fishery producing country, which…
