The Salt Path of South Sumatra: How a Coastal Necessity Became a Highland Luxury and Cultural Foundation

In the bustling coastal cities and lowlands of Indonesia, salted fish (ikan asin) is often regarded as a staple of simplicity, a modest accompaniment to a daily meal. However, in…

Bintan Regency Proposes 12 Merah Putih Fishermen Villages for 2026 Development to Enhance Coastal Livelihoods

The Bintan Regency Government (Pemkab Bintan) in Riau Islands has formally submitted a proposal to the central government, specifically through the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP), for the…

The Fading Livelihoods of Balikpapan Bay: How Industrial Expansion and Nickel Smelters Marginalize Coastal Women

Under a leaden sky in Kampung Jenebora, East Kalimantan, a woman named Ani carefully selects shrimp from a local vendor. For over a year, this has been her ritual—preparing salome,…

North Jakarta Braces for Predicted Tidal Flooding from April 5th to 9th, Urging Coastal Communities to Enhance Vigilance

JAKARTA – Coastal communities across North Jakarta are bracing for a heightened risk of tidal flooding, locally known as rob, predicted to occur between April 5th and April 9th, 2026.…

Coastal Communities in Sikka Raise Alarm as Mangrove Deforestation for Illegal Shrimp Ponds Threatens Ecological Security

The coastal landscape of Kota Uneng in Maumere, Sikka Regency, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), is currently the site of a escalating environmental crisis that has left local residents in a…

Batata Pantai The Vanishing Guardian of Indonesias Coastal Ecosystems and Traditional Medicine

The coastal landscapes of North Gorontalo, Indonesia, are currently witnessing the quiet disappearance of a botanical sentinel that has, for centuries, served as both a primary healthcare provider and a…

Mangrove Conservation and Sustainable Aquaculture Initiatives Transform Coastal Economies in Berau Regency

The coastal landscape of Berau Regency in East Kalimantan serves as a vital ecological frontier where the intricate root systems of mangrove forests reach into brackish waters, creating a sanctuary…