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Apr 30, 2012 Book Info: Strategies Anticipating the Risk of Disaster in the Coastal Zone as Resulted from the Global Warming and Climate Change
The earth has experienced dramatic changes during the last few centuries. The human population is growing in increasing  rate, followed with the excessive utilization of natural resources.
Apr 23, 2012 Book Info: "Introducing Seagrass Beds"
There are three important coastal ecosystems in Indonesia namely: mangrove, seagrass and coral reef ecosystems. Among these three, the seagrass ecosystem is the least known to the public.
Mar 29, 2012 Development of Marine Ecoregion of Indonesia
A one-day workshop was organized by the Ministry of Environment on 12 March 2012 at Hotel Mirah Sartika, Bogor, to discuss the Development of Marine Ecoregion of Indonesia (Ekoregion Bahari Indonesia/ EBI).
Mar 29, 2012 Training and Seminar on Seafood Safety in Indonesia
A training and seminar on seafood safety in Indonesia with special reference to HAB (Harmful  Algal Bloom) was held at the Research Centre for Oceanography – Indonesian Institute of Sciences, Jakarta, from 20 to 21 February 2012.
Mar 29, 2012 Population of Sea-Urchin, Tripneustes Gratilla, At the Seagrass Bed of Sanur Beach Declining
On 19 January 2012 Adhithya Yulianto successfully passed his examination for Master Degree at the Environmental Science Study Program of the University of Indonesia, with a thesis entitled: “Sustainable utilazation of sea-urchin in seagrass beds”.
Dec 19, 2011 Seminar on The Prospects and Potentials of Bengkulu as A Marine Tourism City
On Saturday 10 December 2011 a one-day seminar was organized in the city of Bengkulu under the cooperation of TV8 and the Municipality of Bengkulu with the theme: “Prospects and Potentials of Bengkulu as a Marine Tourism City toward Sustainable Welfare”. The event was in line with the launching of TV8 that already had 30 stations in various cities in Indonesia.
Nov 18, 2011 The Status of Seagrass Bed Conditions and Identification of the Destruction in Bali
Study on seagrass bed conditions and identification of the destruction in Bali was undertaken at five coastal areas in Bali, namely Sanur, Nusa Dua, Geger, Candidasa and Lembongan Island, from March to June 2010,.
Oct 18, 2011 Drafting of Standard Criteria for Seagrass Bed Destruction
The Law No. 32/2009 on the Management and Protection of Environment has been gazetted to replace the older Law on Environment.
Oct 18, 2011 Meeting of APN Seagrass-Mangrove Bioshield Project in the Philippines
Wawan Kiswara of  the  Research Centre for Oceanography (Indonesian Institute of Sciences) attended the 1st Partner Meeting of the Asia Pacific Network  (APN)  Seagrass-Mangrove Bioshield Project with the topic “Seagrass-Mangrove Ecosystems: Bioshields Against Biodiversity Loss and Impacts of Local and Global Change Along Indo-Pacific Coasts”
Oct 18, 2011 Info Buku: Coastal Marine Science in Southeast Asia – Synthesis Report of The Core Univeristy Program of the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science: Coastal Marine Science (2001 – 2010)
Southeast Asia is characterized by land-masses with complex coastlines and many islands, with highest diversity of marine life in the world and rich marine resources supporting lives of people in the region.
Oct 05, 2011 Grazing Preferences of Sea Urchins on Seagrasses at Barrang Lompo Island, South Sulawesi
Sea urchins play important roles in the seagrass ecosystem. Several species are known to graze on seagrasses, and therefore will become important agent for the transfer of energy in the functioning of the seagrass ecosystem.
Oct 04, 2011 Book Info "Seagrasses: An Ecosystem Under Threat Habitat Fragmentation And Heavy Metal Contamination"
Seagrasses are generally known for their significant role in marine and estuarine ecosystems. The growth in human population along the coastal regions, where the seagrass live,
Oct 04, 2011 Annual Scientific Meeting And Congress Of ISOI (Indonesian Society Of Oceanologists) In Makassar
The Indonesian Society of Oeanologists (Ikatan Sarjana Oseanologi Indonesia – ISOI) is a professional scientific organization dealing with marine sciences, established in 1973.
Oct 04, 2011 Workshop On Arafura And Timor Sea Ecosystem (ATSEA) Program
Arafura and Timor Sea Ecosystem (ATSEA) Program is a regional program involving four countries namely Indonesia, Timor Leste, Australia, and Papua New Guinea with the aim to develop research collaboration and protection of environment and marine resources in the Arafura and Timor Seas.
Sep 22, 2011 Support For Dugong Conservation In Indonesia
Dugongs  (Dugong dugon) are marine mammals that live on seagrasses. In the old days dugongs were found widely in the tropical areas extending from the east coast of Africa to Vanuatu in the Pacific.
Sep 05, 2011 Dr Kasim Moosa Gained The Sarwono Prawirohardjo Award 2011
Dr. Kasim Moosa (74) gained the Sarwono Prawiroardo Award 2011 from LIPI (Indonesian Institute of Sciences) on 22 August 2011 for his significant contribution on marine science in Indonesia.
Aug 19, 2011 Indonesian Dugong Conservation Committee To Be Established
Following up the Southeast Asia Regional Meeting on Dugong held in Lawas (Malaysia) last July 2011, Indonesia is now preparing to establish an Indonesian Dugong Conservation Committee  (IDCC).