Yogyakarta, 21 April 2025 — The Marine and Fisheries Agency (DKP) of Bantul Regency conducted an official visit to the Department of Fisheries, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM). This visit aimed to discuss a potential collaboration regarding technical assistance for the development of fisheries and salt pond demonstration plots along the coastal areas of Bantul.
This meeting was a follow-up to DKP Bantul’s formal request for UGM’s support in several strategic programs. These include pilot demonstration plots for lobster seedling (BBL) nursery trials, vannamei shrimp and milkfish grow-out, and salt pond management. These programs are designed to enhance the welfare of coastal communities, particularly in anticipation of the completion of the South-South route, which is expected to spur economic growth in coastal regions.
DKP Bantul expressed high appreciation for the positive response from the Department of Fisheries UGM and hopes that the collaboration will yield not only tangible results in the field but also be grounded in the latest science and technology. As an initial step, DKP Bantul has appointed Anes Dwi Jayanti, S.Pi., M.Agr., a fisheries lecturer at UGM, as one of the expert team members to support the implementation of these initiatives. Anes Dwi Jayanti is expected to serve as a liaison to coordinate further with other lecturers and researchers from the Department of Fisheries in this transdisciplinary collaboration.
Anes Dwi Jayanti, S.Pi., M.Agr., remarked that serving as an expert team member is certainly a significant responsibility due to the broad scope of activities involved. However, the collaborative spirit among the Department of Fisheries team will be a key strength in delivering comprehensive and impactful assistance. The Department of Fisheries UGM reaffirmed its readiness to provide cross-disciplinary support teams as part of its institutional commitment to promoting research- and technology-based regional development.
This collaboration is expected to strengthen ties between higher education institutions and local governments. The programs are designed to ensure that development policies and activities within communities are supported by scientific data and sustainable applied approaches. Directly, the initiative also supports the achievement of several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): SDG 1 (No Poverty) by increasing coastal community incomes, SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) by boosting local fisheries and food production, SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) by generating employment and promoting local economies, SDG 13 (Climate Action) through sustainable aquaculture, and SDG 14 (Life Below Water) via responsible, science-based marine resource management.
Author: Galuh Wulanuari
Editor: Dr. Mukti Aprian, S.Kel., M.Si.(Han)