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3 ways to help Indonesia grow more seafood from aquaculture, with less local impact

Academia 3 years ago

3 ways to help Indonesia grow more seafood from aquaculture, with less local impact

Aquaculture in Indonesia produces more than twice as much fish as captured fisheries. This sector has surged, with production rising from 2.4 million tonnes in 2010 to 6.4 million tonnes in 2019.

Overfishing looms as Indonesia struggles to meet fisheries target: Study

Society 3 years ago

Overfishing looms as Indonesia struggles to meet fisheries target: Study

Nearly half of Indonesia’s wild fish stocks are overfished as the country struggles to meet its own fisheries targets, while some essential marine ecosystems are still left out of the expanding marine protected areas (MPAs), a recent study by World Resources Institute (WRI) Indonesia has found.

Thousands fishers killed each year – yet most countries still refuse to adopt safety rules

Academia 3 years ago

Thousands fishers killed each year – yet most countries still refuse to adopt safety rules

Unlike safety of merchant vessels, which is governed by the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), safety of fishing vessels has fallen through the cracks, making it largely unregulated and unmonitored.

‘Little hope’ of saving stranded beluga whale in Seine

Environment 3 years ago

‘Little hope’ of saving stranded beluga whale in Seine

Hopes of saving a malnourished beluga whale that had swum up the Seine River were fading on Sunday as rescuers said they were in a race against the clock to find a solution.

Marine heatwaves may force fish to flee huge distances: Study

Environment 5 years ago

Marine heatwaves may force fish to flee huge distances: Study

Fish and other marine life may have to flee thousands of kilometers to escape damaging heatwaves, highlighting the scale of disruption caused by these increasing surges in ocean temperatures.

Dead dolphins wash up on France's shores in record numbers

Environment 5 years ago

Dead dolphins wash up on France's shores in record numbers

Dead dolphins are washing up on France's Atlantic coast in such high numbers that local populations of the mammals are at risk, marine biologists say.

Countless jellyfish leave Probolinggo waters after stealing locals’ attention

National 5 years ago

Countless jellyfish leave Probolinggo waters after stealing locals’ attention

Although such jellyfish sightings are considered a common yearly occurrence, many local residents still wanted to witness the alluring creatures themselves.

Government: Indonesia produces up to 0.59 million tons of marine debris per year

Business 6 years ago

Government: Indonesia produces up to 0.59 million tons of marine debris per year

Jambeck’s study calculated that Indonesia produces around 1.29 million metric tons of marine debris each year, which is at least twice the government and LIPI’s figure.

8 simple steps you can take right now to save the oceans

Environment 6 years ago

8 simple steps you can take right now to save the oceans

It’s easy and all about making good consumer choices, plus reducing your contribution to climate change.

The ultimate experience: Scuba diving in Bali

Activities 6 years ago

The ultimate experience: Scuba diving in Bali

Scuba diving is one of those experiences that everyone should experience at least once in a lifetime. This activity brings you closer to the blue ocean that offers millions of things for the eyes to feast on.

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