A Ghost Net’s Journey from Harm to Useful Product
SeaNet ghost nets recycling project in Merauke, please watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpAe-M2rnPY&feature=youtu.be
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Discarded Indonesian Fishing Nets Arrive in Slovenia to be Recycled into Carpets
It is estimated that a total of 640,000 tons of discarded fishing gear are left in the ocean each year, according to a study released in 2018 by the World Animal Protection. These discarded fishing nets that have been left or lost in the ocean by fishermen could create a huge problem to marine life….
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Women Leaders Breaking Waves in Ocean Conservation
As part of the Our Ocean Conference, CTC co-organized the “Women Leaders, Breaking Waves in Ocean Conservation” breakfast forum October 30, 2018 at the Bali Nusa Dua Hotel. The forum focused on the leadership qualities of successful women leaders and aimed to gain inspiration, insights, and tools that can guide other women leaders around the globe…
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Promoting Sustainable Fisheries in the Arafura Sea
On the remote island of Kei Besar, between the pristine and productive waters of the Arafura and the Banda Seas, lies the small fishing community of Ngan. Fishing is the main livelihood in the community and then this is dependent on weather and the seasons. SeaNet Indonesia began working with the fishermen in Ngan in 2017…
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Community Outreach | Partnerships | SeaNet Project | Sustainable Fisheries | Sustainable Seafood | Training and Learning
Exit Strategy Meeting in Southeast Maluku: The Establishment of Community Empowerment Working Team
SeaNet Project held an “Exit Strategy” meeting with related institutions in Southeast Maluku District on 5 September, 2018. The meeting was held regarding with the end of SeaNet Project program in near future. The meeting has resulted an agreement on establishing a working team. The establishment of working team was based on the good achievement gained by…
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Turning Merauke’s Waste Nets into Useful Materials
Discarded fishing nets are a common sight in fishing villages in Merauke, one of the major commercial fishing districts in Papua Province and a gateway to the rich fishing grounds of the Arafura Sea. Often, fishermen are not aware that these waste nets, which are made of plastic mesh, can be dragged into the ocean…
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Blue Economy | Outreach Activities | SeaNet Project | Sustainable Fisheries | Sustainable Seafood | Training and Learning
Women Groups Learn Quality Control and Labeling of Processed Fish Products
In July, our Building a Sustainable Seafood Industry to Support Coastal Communities in the Arafura Sea’ (SeaNet Indonesia) Project conducted a two-day training on quality control and labelling for women groups in Ngan village, Kei Besar and at Sathean village, Kei Kecil in Southeast Maluku. The training was organized to ensure that the women produce…
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Community Outreach | Marine Protected Area | Outreach Activities | Partnerships | Reef Health Monitoring | SeaNet Project | Sustainable Fisheries | Sustainable Seafood | Training and Learning
Synergy in Marine Conservation and Sustainable Fisheries Management
CTC Executive Director Rili Djohani presented and led discussions on the synergy of marine conservation and sustainable fisheries management at a workshop held on July 17, 2018 organized by the Inisiatif Kelestarian Kelautan dan perikAnan Nusantara (IKKAN) in Jakarta. During her talk, Rili emphasized the need to coordinate and synergize Marine Protected Area (MPA) and…
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SeaNet Women Beneficiaries Receive Grant to Expand their Fish Processing Business
The Ministry of Cooperation and Community-based Business has launched a government aid program to develop start up business groups in Southeast Maluku. Four of the businesses which received the funding were women groups supported by the Building a Sustainable Seafood Industry to Support Coastal Communities in the Arafura Sea’ (SeaNet Indonesia). “Many thanks for government that has…
