Nila Kartika Wati
- Environment and Nature
- May 28, 2026
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The Environmental and Social Cost of Shrimp Farm Expansion in East Lombok: A Crisis for Traditional Fishermen and Marine Ecosystems
In the coastal village of Sepolong, located in the Labuhan Haji District of East Lombok, Alisah, a 70-year-old fisherman, stands on the shore and gazes at a long line of…
- Environment and Nature
- May 23, 2026
- 15 views
The Silent Threat of Acoustic Pollution to the Survival of Indonesia’s Marine Turtle Populations and Coastal Biodiversity
In the sprawling archipelago of Indonesia, the rhythmic sound of crashing waves and rustling coastal winds is increasingly being drowned out by the thrum of human activity. From the vibrant…
- Environment and Nature
- May 16, 2026
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Nusantara’s Ancient Sentinels: How Indonesia’s Marine and Inland Waters Preserve Species from the Era of Mass Extinctions
The Indonesian archipelago, a sprawling expanse of over 17,000 islands positioned at the convergence of three major tectonic plates, serves as more than just a geopolitical entity; it is a…
- Environment and Nature
- May 12, 2026
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Resilience in the Face of the Tide How Women in East Lombok are Turning Marine Waste into Economic Security Amidst Climate Instability
The salty morning breeze swept across the coast of Kuranji Hamlet in Paremas Village, East Lombok, on a Tuesday morning in late March. Along the modest wooden pier, a group…
- Environment and Nature
- May 9, 2026
- 17 views
Northern Papua Oil and Gas Expansion Sparks Conflict as Fishermen Protest Destruction of Livelihoods and Marine Ecosystems
The Dok 9 Pier in the North Jayapura District of Jayapura City, Papua, normally a center of rhythmic maritime commerce, has recently become a site of simmering resentment and economic…
- Environment and Nature
- May 8, 2026
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The Guardian of Morotai’s Marine Frontiers How Pastor Timotius Suage Leads the Charge for Marine Conservation in North Maluku
In the early hours of a mid-April morning in 2026, Timotius Suage departed from his home in Morotai Jaya, embarking on a 70-kilometer journey toward the village of Aru Burung…
- Environment and Nature
- May 7, 2026
- 21 views
The Auditory Pulse of the Ocean: How Soundscapes Define Coral Reef Health and the Future of Marine Restoration
The traditional perception of the ocean as a "silent world" is being systematically dismantled by modern marine biology, revealing instead a complex and cacophonous environment where sound is the primary…
Chalifah Fatihah
- Culinary and Food
- April 28, 2026
- 32 views
New Diving Regulations Implemented in Komodo National Park to Safeguard Marine Ecosystems
The Balai Taman Nasional Komodo (BTNK), or Komodo National Park Authority, has officially enacted new regulations governing marine tourism activities within its protected waters. Effective immediately, divers wishing to explore…
- Environment and Nature
- April 27, 2026
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Protecting the Blue Horizon The Urgent Need for Indonesia to Shift from Marine Exploitation to Ecosystem Restoration
The Earth continues to face unprecedented pressure from anthropogenic activities, with coastal and marine ecosystems—the very foundations of human survival—bearing the brunt of this environmental degradation. For an archipelagic nation…
- Environment and Nature
- April 11, 2026
- 39 views
Microplastic Pollution Reaches Indonesia’s Deepest Waters Threatening Marine Ecosystems and Global Carbon Cycles
The crisis of plastic pollution has officially transcended the visible boundaries of coastlines and ocean surfaces, penetrating the most remote and least understood regions of the planet. Recent scientific findings…
