FIKP UNHAS Lecturers Disseminate Recent Research at 4th International Conference on Integrated Coastal Management & Marine Biotechnology (ICMMBT)
FIKP UNHAS Lecturers Disseminate Recent Research at 4th International Conference on Integrated Coastal Management & Marine Biotechnology (ICMMBT)
Bali, September 15, 2023 – The 4th International Conference on Integrated Coastal Management & Marine Biotechnology (ICMMBT), held from September 12 to 14, 2023, at the Grand Inna Hotel in Kuta Bali, hosted by the CCMRS IPB University and GEF/UNDP/PEMSEA ATSEA-2 Project, aimed to foster knowledge sharing and discussions around good practices and innovations towards a sustainable blue economy. With growing global interest in coastal and ocean environments, the conference was a timely initiative to explore the nexus of science, technology, and innovation in marine biotechnology.
This conference brought together leading experts, researchers, and scholars from around the world to discuss “Good Practices and Innovations Towards Blue Economy”, including lecturers from Faculty of Marine Science and Fisheries (FIKP) Hasanuddin University (UNHAS) to showcase their expertise and research in the conference topics.
Among the participants from FIKP UNHAS were Dr. Shinta Werolilangi, Dr. Elmi Zainuddin, Dr. Kasmiati, Dr. Assir Marimba, and Dr. Jamaluddin Fitrah Alam. Dr. Shinta Werolilangi’s presentation centered on her work concerning the reduction of plastic waste in seaweed farming—a pressing issue for coastal ecosystems. Dr. Elmi Zainuddin explored the marine biotechnological potential of Sargassum sp. as a natural antibacterial agent against fish pathogens, shedding light on innovative approaches to sustainable aquaculture.
Dr. Kasmiati contributed her expertise by discussing new Crambescidin-Type Alkaloids discovered from the Indonesian marine sponge Clathria bulbotoxa. Dr. Jamaluddin Fitrah Alam’s presentation focused on the application of solid slow-release organic fertilizer on Kappaphycus alvarezii in a low nutrient conditions seaweed farming area, emphasizing practical solutions for nutrient management in seaweed farming.
These FIKP UNHAS lecturers attended the conference not only to share their recent work but also to engage in meaningful discussions, learn from global peers, and contribute to the growing body of knowledge in marine science and coastal management. Their active participation underscores FIKP UNHAS’s commitment to advancing sustainable practices in marine environments, aligning with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and the Decade of Ocean Science initiative. Their contributions are a testament to the potential for science and innovation to drive positive change in coastal and marine ecosystems, supporting the vision of a sustainable blue economy.
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