Inland Fishery Resources Development And Management Department

15/07/2026

🇮🇩🐟 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗙𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗮’𝘀 𝗙𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽𝘀 📈✨

Behind thriving coastal and inland communities in Southern Sumatra, Indonesia is a dedicated network of fisheries extension workers supporting them. 🤝🌊 They help small-scale fishers organize into highly productive fisheries groups. By acting as educators and technical advisers, they guide local fishers and aquaculturists through the steps of building cooperative business units, adopting sustainable technologies, and gaining access to capital and wider markets. 💸

However, building a truly resilient fisheries sector requires engaging the entire community, which makes gender equality such a driving force. 👥💪 Women make up over 42 percent of Indonesia's fisheries workforce, being heavily involved in key sectors like processing, marketing, and financial management. 🧺📊 By integrating gender-responsive training, extension officers are ensuring that women are treated on equal footing with men, equipped with the tools, leadership roles, and economic power needed to lift household incomes and secure a sustainable future for rural Indonesia. 🏡🌱

🔗 Learn more about the journey of fisheries groups in Southern Sumatra toward sustainability at the link below:
👉 https://repository.seafdec.org/handle/20.500.12066/7672

15/07/2026

SEAFDEC/IFRDMD Supports Swamp Ecosystem Conservation through Eco-Literacy and Greenbelt Revegetation in Patra Tani

The Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center/Inland Fishery Resources Development and Management Department (SEAFDEC/IFRDMD) participated in the “Eco-Literacy and Greenbelt Revegetation of Swamp Conservation Ponds” activity at the Patra Tani Installation, Muara Belida Subdistrict, Muara Enim Regency, South Sumatra, on 14 July 2026.
The event was attended by the Head of the Research Institute for Inland Fisheries and Fisheries Extension (RIIFE), the Deputy Chief of SEAFDEC/IFRDMD, the representative of Forest Tree Seed Center (BPTH) Region I Palembang, the Head of Muara Belida Subdistrict, the Head of Patra Tani Village, fisheries extension officers, RIIFE and IFRDMD staff, local community representatives, and university students.

Read more at: https://www.seafdec.id/seafdec-ifrdmd-supports-swamp-ecosystem-conservation-through-eco-literacy-and-greenbelt-revegetation-in-patra-tani/

03/07/2026

📋 How SWOT Supports Better Planning for Small-Scale Fisheries 🐟📊

What do fisheries co-management and the ecosystem approach to fisheries management have in common? 🤔 Both are effective fisheries management strategies that can complement each other, and both have been recognized by ASEAN Member States (AMSs) as important approaches for sustainable fisheries. 🌏🌱

Before putting these strategies into practice, however, it is important to understand their strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. 🔍🧩 This is where SWOT analysis comes in: by examining these key factors, SWOT analysis helps stakeholders develop more effective and practical fisheries management strategies. ⚖️💡

📈 Discover how SWOT analysis supported the development of a small-scale fisheries management strategy through a project in Cambodia, Lao PDR, and Thailand.

👉 Click the link to learn more: https://repository.seafdec.org/handle/20.500.12066/7674

03/07/2026

The Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center/Inland Fishery Resources Development and Management Department (SEAFDEC/IFRDMD), in collaboration with the Department of Fisheries Malaysia (DoF Malaysia), conducted a technical presentation and knowledge-sharing session on hydroacoustic and socio-economic assessment on 30 June 2026 at the Temerloh District Agriculture Office, Pahang, Malaysia.

The session was organized as part of the follow-up activity after the field surveys conducted in Pahang. It was attended by 13 participants who had been directly involved in the field activities, consisting of seven participants from DoF Malaysia and six participants from SEAFDEC/IFRDMD. The activity provided an opportunity for the participants to review the preliminary findings, discuss the field implementation process, and strengthen their understanding of methodologies used in inland fisheries assessment.

Read more at: https://www.seafdec.id/seafdec-ifrdmd-strengthens-capacity-building-on-hydroacoustic-and-socio-economic-assessment-in-temerloh-malaysia/

02/07/2026

Strengthening Community-Based Fisheries Management through Assessment in Pahang, Malaysia

The Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center/Inland Fishery Resources Development and Management Department (SEAFDEC/IFRDMD), in collaboration with the Department of Fisheries Malaysia (DoF Malaysia) and the Department of Fisheries Pahang (DoF Pahang), conducted an assessment activity on Capacity Building on Fisheries Management Tools in Pahang, Malaysia, from 27 to 30 June 2026.

The activity was implemented under the Japan Trust Fund VII-supported project entitled “Improving Fishers’ Livelihoods and Fisheries Co-management in Inland and Coastal Small-scale Fisheries.”

Read more at: http://www.seafdec.id/strengthening-community-based-fisheries-management-through-assessment-in-pahang-malaysia/

01/07/2026

Hydroacoustic Study and Capacity Building on Fish Biomass Estimation Conducted in Pahang River, Malaysia

The Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center/Inland Fishery Resources Development and Management Department (SEAFDEC/IFRDMD) further strengthened its collaboration with the Department of Fisheries Malaysia (DoF Malaysia) through a joint field study and technical capacity building program on inland fisheries assessment conducted in Pahang, Malaysia, from 27 to 30 June 2026.

Read more at: http://www.seafdec.id/hydroacoustic-study-and-capacity-building-on-fish-biomass-estimation-conducted-in-pahang-river-malaysia/
The activity was carried out under the Japan Trust Fund VII-supported project entitled “Enhanced Research Capacities for Sustainable Utilization and Management of Eel and Other Inland Fisheries Resources.” It aimed to strengthen researcher technical capacity while improving fish biomass estimation in inland waters through the application of hydroacoustic technology. The activity involved two staff members of SEAFDEC/IFRDMD, one representative from the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries of Indonesia, and four staff members of the Department of Fisheries Malaysia.

30/06/2026

27/06/2026

SEAFDEC/IFRDMD Visits Malaysia’s Department of Fisheries to Strengthen Fisheries Collaboration
The Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center/Inland Fishery Resources Development and Management Department (SEAFDEC/IFRDMD) conducted an official visit to the Department of Fisheries Malaysia (DoF Malaysia) to strengthen collaboration in fisheries assessment, management, and capacity development.
The IFRDMD delegation was warmly received by YBhg. Dato' Haji Azahari bin Haji Othman, Deputy Director General of DoF Malaysia, together with his staff. Fisheries officers from Pahang also joined the meeting online. The visit provided an opportunity for both institutions to discuss upcoming technical activities in Pahang and to align their priorities in support of sustainable fisheries development.

Read more at: https://www.seafdec.id/seafdec-ifrdmd-visits-malaysias-department-of-fisheries-to-strengthen-fisheries-collaboration/

24/06/2026

Promoting Value-Added Fishery Products through Pempek Diversification Training in Palembang

On 23 June 2026, a training program entitled “Hands-on Training on Pempek Product Diversification: Producing Crispy Pempek and Grilled Pempek as Value-Added Business Opportunities” was conducted in Palembang, Indonesia. The activity brought together the Research Institute for Inland Fisheries and Extension (RIIFE), Dharma Wanita Persatuan (Women’s Organization) of RIIFE, SEAFDEC/IFRDMD, and community participants who were interested in developing entrepreneurial opportunities through fish-based food processing.

The program was officially opened by Mr. Rully Ismanto, representing the Head of RIIFE. In his opening remarks, he emphasized the importance of innovation and product diversification in improving the competitiveness of local fishery products. He also highlighted that value-added processing can create new economic opportunities while supporting the sustainable utilization of fisheries resources.

Read more at: https://www.seafdec.id/promoting-value-added-fishery-products-through-pempek-diversification-training-in-palembang/

23/06/2026

*IFRDMD Highlights Socio-Economic Perspectives for Large Scale Marine Protected Areas (LSMPA) Development in Indonesia*

The Workshop on the Identification of Scientific Studies for the Southern Java–Bali–East Nusa Tenggara Large Scale Marine Protected Area (LSMPA) was held on 22–23 June 2026 in Bali, Indonesia. The event brought together government officials, researchers, academics, and stakeholders to identify scientific priorities that will support the establishment and effective management of the proposed offshore LSMPA.
Representing SEAFDEC/IFRDMD, Dr. Maulana Firdaus, Chief of IFRDMD and Associate Planner at the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (MMAF), Indonesia, delivered a presentation entitled “Socio-Economic Values in Large Scale Marine Protected Areas (LSMPA).” In his presentation, he emphasized that successful conservation initiatives require strong social and economic foundations to ensure that ecological objectives are aligned with community welfare and sustainable resource utilization.

Read more at: https://www.seafdec.id/ifrdmd-highlights-socio-economic-perspectives-for-large-scale-marine-protected-areas-lsmpa-development-in-indonesia/