It’s only been a month since I received the news that I got the job as the Marine Conservation Program Assistant at the foundation, thus beginning a new chapter in my career at a new place that is thousands of kilometers away from my hometown in Bogor.
What to Know About Three Tropical Marine Ecosystems in Anambas Islands
Anambas Islands Regency is known as a tropical paradise due to its remarkable marine biodiversity. One primary biodiversity type in this region is the ecological diversity consisting of three tropical marine ecosystems: coral reefs, mangrove and seagrass.
Microplastics: Invisible Threat to Ocean and Humans
By definition microplastics are plastic fragments that are less than 5mm in size and hard to detect with the naked eye.
This Telaga Farmer Has Been Growing Banana Trees. But Now, He’s Diversifying His Produce with Organic Crops
Zairul has been working as a traditional farmer in Telaga Village for 16 years. He is one of the few people in the village who choose this profession where the rest of community opt to become fishermen instead.
Bawah Anambas Foundation In Action: A Trip To Telaga
A small group of Bawah Reserve guests, including myself, were offered the opportunity to go and see the work of the Bawah Anambas Foundation (BAF) on nearby Telaga.
A Teacher’s Tale: Art Teacher’s Journey as BAF Volunteer
In 2018 BAF volunteer Alanna Berman was visiting Bawah Reserve when she saw a presentation about the foundation, which at that time was newly established.
Important Facts about Mangroves and How They Benefit Environment
Mangroves are important for the sustainability of tropical marine ecosystems as they offer plenty of benefits for the environment and humans.
Combating Waste Problems in Anambas Villages
Educating the local communities to manage their waste responsibly and keeping the ocean clean.
Trash Talk: How Circular Economy Reduces Plastic Waste and Elevates Communities in Anambas
Circular economy is the opposite of the traditional linear economy (take-make-dispose) in which we utilize resources for as long as possible, extract their maximum values while they are usable and recover and regenerate when they reach their end life.