01 Jan A Ghost Net’s Journey from Harm to Useful Product
SeaNet ghost nets recycling project in Merauke, please watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpAe-M2rnPY&feature=youtu.be...
01 Jan Discarded Indonesian Fishing Nets Arrive in Slovenia to be Recycled into Carpets
It is estimated that a total of 640,000 tons of discarded fishing gear are left in the ocean each year, according to a study released in 2018 by the World Animal Protection. These discarded fishing nets that have been left or lost in the ocean...
30 Oct Women Leaders Breaking Waves in Ocean Conservation
As part of the Our Ocean Conference, CTC co-organized the “Women Leaders, Breaking Waves in Ocean Conservation” breakfast forum October 30, 2018 at the Bali Nusa Dua Hotel. The forum focused on the leadership qualities of successful women leaders and aimed to gain inspiration, insights, and...
30 Sep Promoting Sustainable Fisheries in the Arafura Sea
Posted on Sep 30, 2018
in Blue Economy, SeaNet Project, Sustainable Fisheries, Sustainable Seafood 0 Comments
On the remote island of Kei Besar, between the pristine and productive waters of the Arafura and the Banda Seas, lies the small fishing community of Ngan. Fishing is the main livelihood in the community and then this is dependent on weather and the seasons. SeaNet...
05 Sep Exit Strategy Meeting in Southeast Maluku: The Establishment of Community Empowerment Working Team
Posted on Sep 05, 2018
in Community Outreach, Partnerships, SeaNet Project, Sustainable Fisheries, Sustainable Seafood, Training and Learning 0 Comments
SeaNet Project held an “Exit Strategy” meeting with related institutions in Southeast Maluku District on 5 September, 2018. The meeting was held regarding with the end of SeaNet Project program in near future. The meeting has resulted an agreement on establishing a working team. The establishment of working...
28 Aug Turning Merauke’s Waste Nets into Useful Materials
Discarded fishing nets are a common sight in fishing villages in Merauke, one of the major commercial fishing districts in Papua Province and a gateway to the rich fishing grounds of the Arafura Sea. Often, fishermen are not aware that these waste nets, which are...
26 Jul Women Groups Learn Quality Control and Labeling of Processed Fish Products
Posted on Jul 26, 2018
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In July, our Building a Sustainable Seafood Industry to Support Coastal Communities in the Arafura Sea’ (SeaNet Indonesia) Project conducted a two-day training on quality control and labelling for women groups in Ngan village, Kei Besar and at Sathean village, Kei Kecil in Southeast Maluku....
17 Jul Synergy in Marine Conservation and Sustainable Fisheries Management
Posted on Jul 17, 2018
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CTC Executive Director Rili Djohani presented and led discussions on the synergy of marine conservation and sustainable fisheries management at a workshop held on July 17, 2018 organized by the Inisiatif Kelestarian Kelautan dan perikAnan Nusantara (IKKAN) in Jakarta. During her talk, Rili emphasized the need...
13 Jul SeaNet Women Beneficiaries Receive Grant to Expand their Fish Processing Business
Posted on Jul 13, 2018
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The Ministry of Cooperation and Community-based Business has launched a government aid program to develop start up business groups in Southeast Maluku. Four of the businesses which received the funding were women groups supported by the Building a Sustainable Seafood Industry to Support Coastal Communities in the...
23 Oct SEANET Showcases Fisheries Products at Meti Kei Festival
CTC’s Building a Sustainable Seafood Industry to Support Coastal Communities in the Arafura SEA (SEANET) project joined the Pesona Festival Meti Kei 2017 from October 22-23, 2017 in Langgur to showcase fisheries products made by women groups in Merauke and Southeast Maluku District. SEANET aims...
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