On December 23, 2024, SEAFDEC/IFRDMD and the Research Institute for Inland Fisheries and Extension (RIIFE) visited the Marine Science Study Program at the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Bengkulu. The delegation was warmly received by Dr. Indra Cahyadinata, Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, and Mr. Zamdial, Head of the Marine Science Study Program, as well as a team of lecturers. During the visit, the discussion opened on exploring the potential of eels in Bengkulu, a region rich in aquatic biodiversity. Discussions…

On December 16, 2024, SEAFDEC/IFRDMD successfully held a Public Lecture at the IFRDMD Building in Palembang, Indonesia. The event was conducted in a hybrid format, allowing in-person and online participation. The lecture featured two distinguished speakers: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sanit Piyapattanakorn from Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand, and Dr. Worata Klinsawat from King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, Bangkok, Thailand. Dr. Tomoko Nakazato, Deputy Secretary General of SEAFDEC, opened the event,…

On December 13, 2024, the Inland Fishery Resources Development and Management Department (IFRDMD) introduced the Special Area for Conservation and Refugia (SPEECTRA) to Dr. Mina Hori from Kochi University. Dr. Hori was accompanied by the Deputy Chief of IFRDMD, Mr. Toru Shimoda, and the staff of IFRDMD. The SPEECTRA site is in Patra Tani Village, Muara Enim Regency, South Sumatra Province. SPEECTRA is a collaborative effort between the Research Institute for Inland Fisheries and Extension under the Ministry of Marine…

On December 12, 2024, the Inland Fishery Resources Development and Management Department (IFRDMD) organized a guest lecture featuring Dr. Mina Hori from Kochi University, Japan. The lecture focused on "Branding and 6th Industrialization of Fisheries in Kochi Prefecture," offering insights into sustainable development and value-chain enhancement for fisheries. Dr. Hori highlighted the successful strategies implemented in Kochi Prefecture, where traditional fisheries are integrated with modern branding techniques and…