Updates and highlights of our work from May to August 2022.
Tag: Marine Conservation
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Wreckage of Sunken Fishing Vessel found in Kiabu Seas
Marine conservation team discovered a sunken fishing ship in Kiabu seas
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2022 World Ocean Day Celebration in Kiabu
To celebrate the annual World Ocean Day that falls on June 8, this year we and the LOKA KKPN Pekanbaru held a three-day event in Kiabu Village for the schoolchildren in Kiabu Village. The event was an extension of our KELAUT (Nature and Marine Class) activity under the Marine Conservation program that aims to educate...
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Notes from the Anambas: Reflecting on First Term of 2022
The first term of 2022 was filled with many changes, both in our programs and in our team. Here are the highlights of the first four months of 2022.
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A Recap of Second Annual Reef Health Monitoring (RHM) in Kiabu and Telaga
March was a rather exciting month for us, the marine conservation team, as it was the month when we had our second annual Reef Health Monitoring (RHM). Compared to the first RHM, there were a few improvements made this year, both as a team and for myself.
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Why we Shouldn’t Kill and Consume Sharks
Several important reasons why sharks are not to be killed and consumed.
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What Working in Anambas has Taught me about Rural Island Communities and Marine Conservation
This past year of living on a remote island has taught me a lot, not just about marine conservation but also working alongside local island communities.
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Creating the First Marine Debris Database in Anambas Islands
There are many different variations of marine debris we have discovered to date, ranging from food wrappers, plastic bottles to styrofoam, some are even decades old. We quite often also find discarded nets, fishing gears and life vests that have been left abandoned in the ocean by irresponsible fishermen.
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Reportage: First KELAUT Activity in Kiabu Village
KELAUT, which stands for Kelas Alam dan Laut (Nature and Marine Class) is the latest activity under our marine conservation program that educates schoolchildren in Anambas villages.
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Restoring Areas Affected by Blast Fishing in Anambas Islands
Blast fishing is a prevalent and serious issue in Indonesia, an archipelagic country with rich marine biodiversity.
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