The islanders of Bangka Belitung have long hunted squid for sustenance and trade, but some fear this is being imperilled by mining.
Category: Ocean and maritime
Indonesia struggles to protect Banggai cardinalfish
The aquarium trade devastated wild populations. Conservation and restoration is now on the agenda, but management and data gaps remain.
Striving for a mutually supportive life in the Mahakam Delta mangroves
From satellite it looks like a green fan, but the Mahakam Delta has lost more than half of its vegetation.
The dangers of building giant sea walls in the waters of Java Island
The giant sea wall is a false solution to the climate crisis and accelerates the ecological degradation of the land and waters of Java Island.
Over 80% of fishermen struggle in accessing subsidized fuel, survey finds
Fishermen lack institutional support to access subsidy. Bureaucracy, funding, and data collection are major impediments, experts say.
Microplastics are choking aquatic life in Jakarta waters
Indonesia is one of the countries in SEA with the highest plastic pollution in the world. Microplastics threaten health, the environment, and marine life.
The forgotten ones on tin island
Offshore tin mining on Bangka Island pollutes fishing grounds, driving fishermen away. Participatory development is key to economic growth and equality.
Tracing lead contamination in Palembang’s most favored fish
Although lab test results show lead level in mackerel is within safe level, overtime consumption can lead to mental and physical problems, expert warns.
Boosting maritime sector through coastal community resilience
Development policies need to identify the potential of and challenges faced by coastal communities.
Sinakak fishers resort to compressors for better income
Despite the risks, fishers continue to use compressors to make a living. Journalist Febrianti met with Jertianus from Sinakak to learn more.