The Silent Struggle of the Mahakam Dolphin Biological Marvels and the Urgent Race Against Extinction in East Kalimantan Waters

Deep beneath the silt-laden surface of the Mahakam River in East Kalimantan, Indonesia, resides one of the world’s most enigmatic and critically endangered freshwater cetaceans. The Mahakam dolphin, locally known…

New Walking Shark Species Hemiscyllium Dudgeonae Discovered in the Shallow Waters of Papua New Guinea Milne Bay

In a landmark contribution to marine taxonomy and biodiversity research, a team of marine scientists from the University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) in Australia has officially announced the discovery…

Divided Waters: The Social and Ecological Toll of Sea Sand Mining in Bintan’s Pulau Numbing

The coastal atmosphere of Pulau Numbing in the Bintan Regency of the Riau Islands appeared deceptively tranquil on a late afternoon in May 2026. Only a few fishermen were visible,…

Indonesian Navy Intercepts Major Cyanide Smuggling Operation from Philippines in North Sulawesi Waters, Preventing Over Rp1 Billion in State Losses

MANADO, North Sulawesi – The Indonesian Naval Area Command (Kodaeral) VIII has successfully thwarted a significant attempt to smuggle illegal goods by foreign nationals from the Philippines within the waters…

Labuan Bajo Waters Banned for Tourism Activities Amidst Extreme Weather Warnings and 2.1-Meter Waves

Labuan Bajo, Manggarai Barat – The Kantor Kesyahbandaran dan Otoritas Pelabuhan (KSOP) Class III Labuan Bajo has officially issued a Maritime Notice (Maklumat Pelayaran) No. 05/MP-V/2026, dated May 23, 2026,…

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…

Indonesia’s Bounty: Six Cholesterol-Conscious Fish Options from Local Waters

Jakarta, CNN Indonesia – As a nation blessed with vast archipelagic waters, Indonesia offers a rich tapestry of seafood, with fish being a cornerstone of its culinary heritage and a…

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…