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April 21, 2015

Six illegal fishing vessels arrested in Sorong, official says

Sorong, Ekuatorial – Following current policy to sink illegal fishing vessels instructed by Minister of Marine and Fisheries, Susi Pudjiastuti, Sorong district court took up cases related to local and foreign boats. “From January to April 2015, Sorong district court has handled six cases of allegedly illegal fishing caught in Raja Ampat water. One vessel, […]

April 17, 2015

Lampung’s dilemma between energy and forestry

Bandarlampung, Ekuatorial – High Voltage Air Channels or SUTT development from Kemuning hill of North Lampung to Liwa and Krui in West Lampung got stalled due to forestry permit, said an official in Bandarlampung, on Thursday (16/4). “The 30 Megawatt channels covers 70 kilometers of area which passes through residents but also Bukit Barisan Selatan […]

April 16, 2015

Sorong district court drowns fish bombing vessel to give deterrent effect

Sorong, Ekuatorial – Sorong district court decided to blow up a vessel proved to fish bombing while its crews and captain were sentenced for four to six years in prison, said head of Criminal Unit of Sorong district court, Danang P. Miharjo, on Wednesday (15/4). “The culprits have been sentenced and we will destroy the […]

April 16, 2015

Illegal logging in Papua can be bombed, Governor says

Sentani, Jubi –Governor of Papua Lukas Enembe said forests in Papua have been significantly damaged, including those in Paniai. When they are viewed from the air, there are no trees. “Thus geographically in 10-20 years from now, the two large islands of Papua and West Papua will drop out of the neck of the island […]

April 16, 2015

Whale Beached in Merauke

Merauke, Jubi – A 12 meters whale was stranded on the Kumbe Beach to the surprise of residents. The whale was still alive when discovered by residents. Semangga Sub-district Chief Recky Samkakai told Jubi by phone last week he heard the information about the beached whale but he didn’t know its size. This story also […]

April 15, 2015

Research reveals illegal forest permits exemption in Riau, says NGO

Pekanbaru, Ekuatorial – A Riau based forest watchdog found indicators for exempting illegal industrial plantation permits and plantation permits through revising the province’s spatial planning, said Widya Astuti of Hutanriau Foundation, in Pekanbaru, on Tuesday (14/4). Based on Hutanriau Foundation research in Siak and Pelalawan districts, it is allegedly found violation on ministry of environment […]

April 14, 2015

Sorong fishermen are facing difficulties over fuel price hike

Sorong, Ekuatorial – As it was getting far to catch fish in addition to recent fuel price hike, fishermen were having hard times in Sorong, Papua, said a fisherman on Monday (12/4). “Our fish catch areas are far from coastal areas. We have to look for fish up to Batanta island, around 30 miles from […]

April 13, 2015

Recently released Sumatran tiger got confused in the wild

Bandarlampung, Ekuatorial – Not all wildlife animals can adjust after being released to its natural habitat, the latest case was a young male Sumatran tiger released in Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park but eventually stranded in the wild. Jaya Supena, head of Region I of the national park, said that Petir, a three year old […]

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