MAKASSAR, Indonesia, 31 March 2026/AMBioC/ – The Faculty of Marine Science and Fisheries (FIKP) at Universitas Hasanuddin convened a public lecture that underscored the importance of bridging science and practice in marine governance. Organized in strategic collaboration with Yayasan Rekam Nusantara through its Fisheries Resource Center of Indonesia (FRCI), the event carried the theme “Relevance of Fisheries Management to the Effectiveness Indicators of Marine Protected Areas.” Held at the FIKP Hall, the lecture drew more than 25 participants, including students, researchers, practitioners, and representatives of civil society.
This initiative reflects a growing awareness that conservation areas cannot function effectively without well-designed fisheries management. In her keynote presentation, Prof. Dr. Ir. Nadiarti, M.Sc., Chair of the AMBioC Thematic Research Group and an aquatic ecology expert at Hasanuddin University, emphasized that the effectiveness of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) depends on two interrelated pillars: active stakeholder participation and science-based management grounded in accurate bio-ecological data. She noted that ecological science alone is insufficient. Sustainable marine governance requires integration with socio-economic approaches that acknowledge the realities of coastal communities whose livelihoods depend on marine resources.
Additional insights were shared by Muhammad Natsir, Ph.D. from Badan Riset dan Inovasi Nasional, who highlighted the role of national research and technological innovation in supporting evidence-based fisheries policies. Meanwhile, Ahmad Syauqi Jafani from Yayasan Rekam Nusantara provided field-based perspectives, illustrating how community engagement strengthens compliance, monitoring, and adaptive management within conservation areas.
The discussion demonstrated that responsible fisheries management is not merely about regulating catch volumes. Rather, it serves as a measurable indicator of ecosystem health, governance quality, and long-term sustainability. By aligning academic research with NGO-led community programs, the collaboration showcased how cross-sector partnerships can generate practical solutions that are scientifically sound and socially inclusive.
The event directly contributes to several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). First, it advances SDG 4: Quality Education by creating an open academic forum that disseminates knowledge and fosters critical dialogue between scholars and practitioners. Second, it supports SDG 1: No Poverty, recognizing that sustainable fisheries management safeguards coastal livelihoods and reduces vulnerability among small-scale fishers. Third, the partnership exemplifies SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals, demonstrating how universities and civil society organizations can co-produce knowledge and action. The initiative also aligns with SDG 14: Life Below Water, as improved fisheries governance strengthens marine biodiversity conservation.
In terms of global engagement, Yayasan Rekam Nusantara maintains collaborative links with international marine conservation networks, including the International Union for Conservation of Nature, positioning this program within a broader international dialogue on sustainable ocean management.
Through this public lecture, Universitas Hasanuddin and Yayasan Rekam Nusantara reaffirmed that meaningful conservation outcomes emerge when science, community participation, and institutional partnerships work in synergy.
