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Unlocking Fisheries Potential: Empowering Coastal Communities in Merauke

Lampu Satu Beach in Merauke is a thriving hub for the local fisheries sector. Located on the shores of the Arafura Sea, with easy access to fish landing facilities and the Merauke Nusantara Fisheries Port (PPN), Lampu Satu has evolved over time from a remote fishing village into a bustling hub of commerce. But today
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Strengthening Community-Based Monitoring in Merauke

Marine and fisheries resources in the Arafura Sea (WPP 718) must be utilised responsibly in order to ensure their sustainability and improve the welfare of those who rely on them for survival. Considering the vastness of this area and the many types of violations that occur here, a strong monitoring instrument is needed. Despite many
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Technical Consultation for Marine and Fisheries Management in Merauke

Located in the Pacific Ocean between Australia and Papua, the Arafura Sea is a valuable source of fisheries resources for Indonesia, due to the high volume of shrimp and demersal fish species in the area. However, illegal fishing activities in the region are depleting fish stocks and resulting in significant losses for the Indonesian government.
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Kolepom Island Becomes First Marine Protected Area in South Papua Province

The Indonesian archipelago already has 28.4 million hectares of marine protected areas (MPA) spread out across its waters. Now, the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (MMAF) has committed to developing 30 million hectares of MPAs by 2030. Kolepom Island in the Merauke district of South Papua Province is a pristine marine habitat that supports
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Coffee Morning and Media Meeting in Merauke, Papua

In the ongoing mission to raise awareness of marine and fisheries conservation issues, which have hitherto not been widely discussed, the media represents an essential tool. This is why the ATSEA-2 Project held a meeting with a number of journalists from print and online media in Merauke on Tuesday, 19 October 2021. First and foremost,
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Norce Mote: A Mother’s Dedication in the World of Education and Fisheries

Norce Mote S.Si., M.Si. was born in Yapen Waropen, on 7 November 1983. Norce, as she is generally known, is a mother of three who is devoted to two things: Family and nature conservation. Since childhood, she has aspired to become a teacher. However, this dream was put to one side when she followed her
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