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Evaluation of the MBKM Internship Program in Aquatic Resources Management Receives Positive Response from Partners

News Friday, 9 May 2025

The Aquatic Resources Management Study Program, Department of Fisheries, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), conducted an evaluation of the Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) Internship Program on April 29, 2025. This evaluation was carried out through on-site visits by academic supervisors to various MBKM partner institutions to observe internship implementation and gather feedback from stakeholders. The MBKM internship program aims to enhance students’ competencies by offering hands-on learning experiences in real-world work environments. Students were placed at various partner locations, including Pelabuhan Perikanan Nusantara (PPN) Rembang, PPN Brondong, Pelabuhan Perikanan Pantai (PPP) Mayangan, and PPP Tamperan.

During the visits, internship supervisors received positive feedback from host partners. At PPN Rembang, for instance, MBKM students were seen as highly supportive of port operations, assisting in both technical and administrative tasks that improved operational efficiency. Similarly, PPN Brondong reported favorable outcomes and proposed increasing the number of MBKM interns from six to ten for the next period. Partners from both ports expressed interest in establishing long-term collaboration with the Department of Fisheries, and recommended implementing a regular online communication platform such as Zoom meetings to facilitate ongoing evaluation and coordination between the university and internship sites.

The Department of Fisheries reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with partners and improving protection measures for interns. Planned initiatives include drafting Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), regular coordination on ethics and safety protocols, student preparedness training, and the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for reporting and supporting cases of violence or misconduct. These efforts aim to ensure that the MBKM program not only enhances students’ technical skills but also provides a safe and supportive learning environment.

One of the most remarkable testimonials came from the Head of Cilacap Oceanic Fishing Port, who praised UGM students for their exceptional diligence during the internship. The evaluation results indicate that the MBKM program has a positive impact on both students and partner institutions, and it is expected to become more effective in the future. This initiative aligns with several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): SDG 4: Quality Education, SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, SDG 14: Life Below Water, and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals

Author: Fathurrahman Kafi

Editors: Nahla Alfiatunnisa, S.Pi.

SinnTech 24 Highlights the Use of Local Ingredients for Fish Feed: A Sustainable Solution for Aquaculture

News Friday, 2 May 2025

Yogyakarta, April 30, 2025 – A webinar titled “Utilization of Local Raw Materials for Fish Feed: A Sustainable Solution for Aquaculture” was successfully held as part of the SinnTech 24 event series. Attended by dozens of participants including academics and staff from various fisheries and marine institutions across Indonesia, this webinar served as a scientific forum to discuss efforts in utilizing local raw materials to support sustainability in the aquaculture feed industry.

The event featured two expert speakers who shared insights on innovative alternative feed ingredients for fish. The first speaker, Associate Professor Dr. Ainulyakin H. Imlani from Mindanao State University Tawi-Tawi College of Technology and Oceanography, presented a talk titled “Potential Alternative Indigenous Aquaculture Feed Stuffs.” Dr. Ainulyakin emphasized that the current reliance on conventional feed materials such as fishmeal and soybean meal is unsustainable due to their decreasing availability, caused by overfishing and land-use changes. He introduced a variety of local feed materials such as plants, insects, algae, and agro-industrial by-products—including palm kernel cake and brewer’s spent grain—which are considered to be both nutritious and cost-effective as fish feed components.

The second speaker, Dr. Senny Helmiati, S.Pi., M.Sc., from the Department of Fisheries, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada, presented her research findings in a talk titled “Exploration of Local Ingredient for Aquafeed in Indonesia.” Dr. Senny highlighted the potential of insects and plants as alternative fish feed ingredients. She specifically discussed the Black Soldier Fly (BSF) larvae as a highly promising alternative protein source. Based on the data presented, various cultivation media—such as palm kernel meal, coffee waste, bread waste, and fermented waste—can yield maggots with diverse and high nutritional content, particularly in terms of protein, fat, and energy. This research shows that managing local organic waste can offer a dual benefit: reducing waste while producing high-quality feed ingredients.

The webinar topic aligns strongly with the global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly: SDG 2: Zero Hunger, SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production, and SDG 14: Life Below Water. Utilizing local materials and organic waste for fish feed not only supports food security but also aids in preserving marine ecosystems and promotes responsible production and consumption practices. This webinar demonstrated that innovation based on local wisdom and renewable resources is key to building a more sustainable aquaculture system.

Author: Galuh Wulanuari
Editors: Dr. Mukti Aprian, S.Kel., M.Si (Han), and Nahla Alfiatunnisa, S.Pi.

SinnTech 24 Soroti Pemanfaatan Bahan Lokal untuk Pakan Ikan: Solusi Berkelanjutan bagi Akuakultur

BeritaNews Friday, 2 May 2025

Yogyakarta, 30 April 2025 – Webinar bertajuk “Utilization of Local Raw Materials for Fish Feed: A Sustainable Solution for Aquaculture” sukses diselenggarakan dalam rangkaian kegiatan SinnTech 24. Kegiatan ini diikuti oleh puluhan peserta yang terdiri dari akademisi dan staf dari berbagai institusi perikanan dan kelautan di Indonesia. Webinar ini menjadi wadah diskusi ilmiah mengenai upaya pemanfaatan bahan baku lokal untuk mendukung keberlanjutan dalam industri pakan akuakultur.

Acara ini menghadirkan dua narasumber ahli yang membagikan wawasan terkait inovasi bahan baku pakan ikan alternatif. Narasumber pertama, Associate Professor Dr. Ainulyakin H. Imlani, dari Mindanao State University Tawi-Tawi College of Technology and Oceanography menyampaikan materi berjudul “Potential Alternative Indigenous Aquaculture Feed Stuffs”. Dalam paparannya, Dr. Ainulyakin menekankan bahwa ketergantungan terhadap bahan pakan konvensional seperti fishmeal dan soybean meal tidak lagi berkelanjutan karena ketersediaannya yang semakin terbatas akibat overfishing dan alih fungsi lahan. Dr. Ainulyakin mengenalkan berbagai bahan pakan lokal seperti tanaman, serangga, alga, serta produk samping agro-industri—termasuk palm kernel cake dan brewer’s spent grain—yang dinilai bernutrisi tinggi dan ekonomis untuk digunakan sebagai bahan pakan ikan.

Sementara itu, narasumber kedua, Dr. Senny Helmiati, S.Pi., M.Sc., dari Departement Perikanan, Fakultas Pertanian, Universitas Gadjah Mada memaparkan hasil risetnya dalam presentasi bertajuk “Exploration of Local Ingredient for Aquafeed in Indonesia”. Dr. Senny Helmiati menyoroti potensi bahan bahan lokal dari serangga serta tanaman untuk menjadi alternatif bahan pakan ikan. Salah satu hal yang disampaikan mengenai larva Black Soldier Fly (BSF) sebagai sumber protein alternatif yang sangat menjanjikan. Berdasarkan data yang disajikan, media budidaya seperti bungkil inti sawit, ampas kopi, limbah roti, hingga limbah fermentasi mampu menghasilkan maggot dengan kandungan nutrisi yang bervariasi dan tinggi, terutama dalam aspek protein, lemak, dan energi. Penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa pengelolaan limbah organik lokal dapat menjadi solusi ganda: mengurangi limbah dan menghasilkan bahan pakan berkualitas.

Topik webinar ini memiliki korelasi kuat dengan agenda global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), khususnya SDG 2: Zero Hunger, SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production, dan SDG 14: Life Below Water. Pemanfaatan bahan lokal dan limbah organik untuk pakan ikan tidak hanya mendukung ketahanan pangan, tetapi juga membantu pelestarian ekosistem laut serta mendorong praktik produksi dan konsumsi yang bertanggung jawab. Webinar ini menunjukkan bahwa inovasi berbasis kearifan lokal dan sumber daya terbarukan menjadi kunci menuju sistem akuakultur yang lebih berkelanjutan.

Penulis : Galuh Wulanuari

Editor : Dr. Mukti Aprian, S.Kel., M.Si (Han), Nahla Alfiatunnisa, S.Pi.

Cek Kesehatan Rutin Departemen Perikanan UGM: Wujud Kepedulian terhadap Kesehatan Civitas Akademika

Berita Friday, 2 May 2025

Departemen Perikanan Fakultas Pertanian Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) kembali menyelenggarakan kegiatan cek kesehatan rutin bagi dosen dan tenaga kependidikan pada Senin, 29 April 2025. Kegiatan ini dilaksanakan di Unit Kesehatan Departemen Perikanan UGM dari pukul 08.00 hingga 11.00 WIB. Seluruh dosen dan tenaga kependidikan antusias berpartisipasi dalam pemeriksaan kesehatan ini sebagai upaya untuk memantau kondisi kesehatan secara berkala. Selain itu, usai pemeriksaan, peserta diberikan susu dan buah sebagai bentuk apresiasi sekaligus dukungan terhadap pola hidup sehat. 

Rangkaian pemeriksaan meliputi pengecekan tekanan darah, berat badan, kadar kolesterol, gula darah, dan asam urat. Peserta dibimbing oleh petugas kesehatan yang bertugas dan diberikan edukasi mengenai hasil pemeriksaan mereka. Data hasil cek kesehatan disimpan dan direkap secara sistematis oleh petugas untuk memudahkan pemantauan perkembangan kesehatan peserta. Pemberian susu dan buah setelah pemeriksaan menjadi nilai tambah kegiatan ini, sebagai upaya mendorong kebiasaan konsumsi makanan bergizi di lingkungan kerja. 

Melalui kegiatan ini, diharapkan kesadaran akan pentingnya kesehatan semakin tertanam di kalangan civitas akademika Departemen Perikanan UGM. Pemeriksaan rutin tidak hanya menjadi langkah preventif, tetapi juga mendukung terciptanya lingkungan kerja yang sehat dan produktif. Kegiatan ini selaras dengan tujuan SDGs, khususnya SDG 3 (Kehidupan Sehat dan Sejahtera), SDG 4 (Pendidikan Berkualitas), dan SDG 17 (Kemitraan untuk Mencapai Tujuan). Departemen Perikanan UGM berkomitmen untuk terus mengadakan inisiatif serupa guna meningkatkan kesejahteraan seluruh anggota civitas akademika. 

Penulis: Aurelie Firlana Salsabilla

Editor: Dr. Mukti Aprian, S.Kel., M.Si (Han), Nahla Alfiatunnisa, S.Pi.

Menjelajahi Dunia Perikanan: Pengalaman Magang Atalie Safa di PPN Prigi Melalui MBKM

Berita Wednesday, 30 April 2025

Menjadi seorang mahasiswa bukan hanya sekedar menguasai teori di dalam kelas, tetapi juga melibatkan penerapan pengetahuan melalui pengalaman langsung. Hal inilah yang sedang dijalani oleh Atalie Safa Danella Laksita Khairah, mahasiswa Program Studi Manajemen Sumberdaya Akuatik angkatan 2022 dari Fakultas Pertanian, Universitas Gadjah Mada. Saat ini, Atalie sedang melaksanakan Program Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka di Pelabuhan Perikanan Nusantara (PPN) Prigi, Trenggalek, Jawa Timur, yang dimulai sejak 10 Februari dan akan berlangsung hingga Juni 2025 mendatang. Program magang ini menjadi kesempatan penting bagi Atalie untuk menggali lebih dalam tentang dunia perikanan tangkap, baik dari sisi teknis maupun sosial di lapangan.

Selama menjalani magang, Atalie terlibat langsung dalam berbagai aktivitas operasional di pelabuhan, seperti pengurusan surat administrasi pelayaran, pengaturan perbekalan kapal, hingga pencatatan hasil tangkapan ikan. Ia juga belajar mengenai sistem kerja cold storage (gudang pendingin), serta pengelolaan lahan dan bangunan di sekitar pelabuhan. Melalui pengalaman ini, Atalie mendapat pemahaman mendalam tentang pentingnya efisiensi dan koordinasi antar unit kerja untuk menjaga kelancaran operasional pelabuhan. Atalie belajar bahwa selain keterampilan teknis, membangun hubungan yang baik antara petugas pelabuhan, instansi pemerintah, nelayan, dan pengusaha perikanan sangat krusial, terutama dalam situasi yang memerlukan koordinasi cepat dan dinamis. “Bekerja di sektor perikanan tidak hanya mengenai data dan teknik, namun juga penting untuk membangun komunikasi yang solid dan hubungan kerja yang baik,” ujar Atalie.

 

Magang di PPN Prigi memberikan banyak wawasan mengenai sektor perikanan, dan diharapkan lebih banyak mahasiswa di masa depan dapat merasakan manfaat serupa. Program ini diharapkan terus berkembang dan membuka lebih banyak kesempatan bagi mahasiswa untuk memperdalam pengetahuan praktis mereka. Harapannya, Departemen Perikanan UGM dapat terus berkontribusi dalam pengembangan sektor perikanan dan keberlanjutan ekosistem laut melalui kolaborasi berbagai pihak, selaras dengan SDGs pada point nomor (4) Pendidikan Bermutu, (9) Infrastruktur, Industri, dan Inovasi, (14) Ekosistem Laut, dan (17) Kemitraan untuk Mencapai Tujuan.

Penulis: Fathurrahman Kafi

Editor: Nahla Alfiatunnisa, S.Pi.

Mahasiswa Perikanan UGM Belajar Budidaya Ikan Hias Melalui Program MBKM di Swasti Farm

Berita Wednesday, 30 April 2025

Program Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) yang diselenggarakan oleh Program Studi Akuakultur, Departemen Perikanan, Fakultas Pertanian, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) memberikan kesempatan bagi mahasiswa untuk langsung terlibat dalam dunia industri perikanan. Salah satu implementasi program ini adalah kegiatan magang di Swasti Farm, yang berfokus pada budidaya ikan hias, khususnya ikan guppy. Magang ini memberi mahasiswa pengalaman praktis yang tidak hanya terbatas pada pembelajaran teoritis, tetapi juga pada keterampilan teknis melalui kegiatan lapangan. Program ini didampingi oleh Dr. Senny Helmiati, S.Pi., M.Sc., yang bertindak sebagai dosen pembimbing lapangan untuk memastikan proses pembelajaran berjalan efektif. Selama magang, mahasiswa terlibat dalam berbagai aspek operasional di Swasti Farm, mulai dari perawatan larva ikan guppy hingga proses penjualan, serta mendukung pemasaran dan pengemasan ikan.

Menurut Alya Putri Mezzaluna, salah satu mahasiswa yang mengikuti program magang ini, pengalaman yang didapat sangat relevan dengan mata kuliah yang sudah dipelajari di kampus, seperti Dasar Genetika, Dasar Akuakultur, dan Teknologi Pembenihan. Di Swasti Farm, mahasiswa diberi kesempatan untuk melakukan seleksi dan penyilangan ikan guppy, dengan tujuan untuk memperbaiki genetik atau meningkatkan fenotipe ikan. Beberapa mata kuliah lainnya yang terkonversi selama magang ini antara lain Manajemen Hatchery, Budidaya Ikan Hias, dan Pemasaran Produk Akuakultur. Pengalaman lapangan ini memberikan pemahaman yang lebih aplikatif dan menyeluruh, sehingga mahasiswa tidak hanya memperoleh teori tetapi juga langsung terlibat dalam penyelesaian masalah di dunia industri perikanan.

Luna juga menyampaikan kesan positif terhadap kegiatan magang di Swasti Farm. Ia mengapresiasi suasana kerja yang mendukung dengan rekan kerja yang ramah, sehingga membuat kegiatan magang berjalan dengan lancar dan penuh semangat. Luna berharap agar program MBKM dapat terus dilanjutkan dan dikembangkan, karena program ini sangat bermanfaat bagi mahasiswa untuk merasakan dinamika dunia kerja yang sebenarnya, khususnya di bidang akuakultur yang memiliki tingkat kompleksitas teknis dan operasional yang tinggi. Ia juga berharap agar program MBKM mendapat dukungan lebih dari berbagai pihak, sehingga mahasiswa dapat terus mengembangkan wawasan, membangun relasi, dan mendapatkan pengalaman berharga di luar lingkungan akademik formal. Program ini sejalan dengan tujuan SDGs, yaitu Pendidikan Bermutu (SDG 4), Pekerjaan Layak dan Pertumbuhan Ekonomi (SDG 8), serta Menjaga Ekosistem Laut (SDG 14), yang mendukung kemajuan sektor akuakultur nasional.

Penulis: Fathurrahman Kafi

Editor: Nahla Alfiatunnisa, S.Pi.

Evaluasi dan Monitoring MBKM Teknologi Hasil Perikanan UGM di Beberapa Mitra Industri

Berita Wednesday, 30 April 2025

Program Studi Teknologi Hasil Perikanan, Departemen Perikanan, Fakultas Pertanian, Universitas Gadjah Mada, telah melaksanakan kegiatan Monitoring dan Evaluasi untuk program Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) pada tanggal 20–22 April 2025. Kegiatan ini berlangsung di sejumlah mitra industri, seperti PT. Insan Citra Prima Sejahtera (Tuban), PT. Pan Putra Samudra (Cirebon), CV. Bee Jay Seafood (Probolinggo), PT. Algaepark Indonesia Mandiri (Klaten), PT. Alga Bioteknologi Indonesia (Semarang), PT. Sarana Tani Pratama (Jembrana), PT. Blue Star Anugrah (Pemalang), PT. Istana Cipta Sembada (Banyuwangi), PT. Blue Ocean Food Indonesia (Banyuwangi), PT. Bahari Biru Nusantara (Lamongan), serta Stasiun Karantina Ikan dan Pengendalian Mutu Hasil Perikanan (Yogyakarta). Selama kegiatan Monitoring dan Evaluasi, tim dosen pembimbing lapangan yang terdiri dari Prof. Dr. Ir. Amir Husni, Dr. Latif Sahubawa, dan Mgs. Muhammad Prima Putra, S.Pi., M.Sc, Ph.D. melakukan kunjungan langsung untuk bertemu dengan mahasiswa serta pembimbing lapangan di tempat magang.

Dalam kunjungan tersebut, tim dosen terlibat dalam diskusi mendalam dengan pembimbing lapangan dan mahasiswa mengenai pelaksanaan program MBKM. Kegiatan evaluasi meliputi pembuatan laporan magang, bimbingan materi praktis, serta kemajuan dari proyek mini yang direncanakan oleh masing-masing mahasiswa. Di PT. Beejay Seafood Probolinggo, mahasiswa diberi arahan untuk berinovasi dengan mengembangkan produk siap saji, sementara di PT. Bahari Biru Nusantara Lamongan, pembimbing lapangan menyatakan komitmen penuh untuk mendukung proses penilaian magang. Di PT. Insan Citra Prima Sejahtera Tuban, mahasiswa didorong untuk menciptakan produk baru dari limbah pengolahan ikan, seperti kecap ikan, sebagai bagian dari proyek mereka yang inovatif.

Kegiatan Monitoring dan Evaluasi ini diharapkan dapat meningkatkan kualitas implementasi program MBKM di Departemen Perikanan, Fakultas Pertanian, UGM, sekaligus memperkuat hubungan dengan sektor industri. Melalui bimbingan dan pengawasan yang berkelanjutan, diharapkan mahasiswa dapat memperoleh pengalaman nyata yang lebih mendalam di dunia industri yang relevan dengan bidang studi mereka. Selain itu, kegiatan ini juga berkontribusi pada pencapaian tujuan SDGs, khususnya SDG 4: Pendidikan Berkualitas, SDG 8: Pekerjaan Layak dan Pertumbuhan Ekonomi, SDG 9: Industri, Inovasi, dan Infrastruktur, serta SDG 17: Kemitraan untuk Mencapai Tujuan, yang fokus pada pemberdayaan mahasiswa untuk memasuki dunia kerja dan mendorong inovasi berkelanjutan di sektor kelautan dan perikanan.

Penulis: Fathurrahman Kafi

Editor: Nahla Alfiatunnisa, S.Pi.

Evaluation and Monitoring of the MBKM Program in Fishery Products Technology at UGM with Various Industry Partners

News Wednesday, 30 April 2025

The Fish Processing Technology Study Program, Department of Fisheries, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), conducted a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) activity for the Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) program on April 20–22, 2025. This activity involved visits to several industry partners, including PT. Insan Citra Prima Sejahtera (Tuban), PT. Pan Putra Samudra (Cirebon), CV. Bee Jay Seafood (Probolinggo), PT. Algaepark Indonesia Mandiri (Klaten), PT. Alga Bioteknologi Indonesia (Semarang), PT. Sarana Tani Pratama (Jembrana), PT. Blue Star Anugrah (Pemalang), PT. Istana Cipta Sembada (Banyuwangi), PT. Blue Ocean Food Indonesia (Banyuwangi), PT. Bahari Biru Nusantara (Lamongan), and the Fish Quarantine and Quality Control Station (Yogyakarta).

During the M&E visits, a team of faculty supervisors—Prof. Dr. Ir. Amir Husni, Dr. Latif Sahubawa, and Mgs. Muhammad Prima Putra, S.Pi., M.Sc, Ph.D.—met directly with students and on-site mentors at the internship locations. The visits involved in-depth discussions about the implementation of the MBKM program, including reporting progress, providing practical guidance, and evaluating the development of each student’s mini-project.

At PT. Bee Jay Seafood Probolinggo, students were encouraged to innovate by developing ready-to-eat products. Meanwhile, PT. Bahari Biru Nusantara Lamongan demonstrated full commitment to supporting internship evaluations. At PT. Insan Citra Prima Sejahtera Tuban, students were guided to create new products from fish processing waste—such as fish sauce—as part of their innovative projects.

This Monitoring and Evaluation activity is expected to enhance the quality of MBKM program implementation within the Department of Fisheries at UGM, while also strengthening collaborations with the industrial sector. Through consistent mentoring and supervision, students are expected to gain more profound, hands-on experience in industries relevant to their academic field. Additionally, this initiative supports several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), specifically: SDG 4: Quality Education, SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals, focusing on empowering students to enter the workforce and encouraging sustainable innovation in the marine and fisheries sectors.

Author: Fathurrahman Kafi

Editor: Nahla Alfiatunnisa, S.Pi.

Exploring the World of Fisheries: Atalie Safa’s Internship Experience at PPN Prigi Through MBKM

News Wednesday, 30 April 2025

Being a university student is not only about mastering theories in the classroom but also about applying knowledge through hands-on experience. This is exactly what Atalie Safa Danella Laksita Khairah, a 2022 student of the Aquatic Resource Management Study Program, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada, is currently doing. Atalie is participating in the Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) Internship Program at the Nusantara Fisheries Port (PPN) Prigi, located in Trenggalek, East Java. The program began on February 10 and will run until June 2025. This internship provides Atalie with a valuable opportunity to deeply explore the world of capture fisheries, both from technical and social perspectives in the field.

Throughout the internship, Atalie has been actively involved in various port operations such as processing sailing administration documents, managing vessel provisioning, and recording fish catch data. She is also learning about the cold storage system and the management of land and buildings around the port. Through this experience, Atalie has gained an in-depth understanding of the importance of efficiency and coordination between work units to ensure smooth port operations. She has come to realize that beyond technical skills, building strong relationships among port staff, government agencies, fishers, and fisheries entrepreneurs is crucial—especially in situations requiring quick and dynamic coordination.

“Working in the fisheries sector isn’t just about data and techniques—it’s also essential to establish solid communication and good working relationships,” said Atalie.

The internship at PPN Prigi has provided valuable insights into the fisheries sector, and it is hoped that more students in the future will have similar opportunities. The program is expected to continue growing, offering students more chances to deepen their practical knowledge. The Department of Fisheries at UGM is expected to continue contributing to the development of the fisheries sector and the sustainability of marine ecosystems through multi-stakeholder collaboration—aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): SDG 4: Quality Education, SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, SDG 14: Life Below Water, and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals.

Author: Fathurrahman Kafi

Editor: Nahla Alfiatunnisa, S.Pi.

UGM Fisheries Students Learn Ornamental Fish Aquaculture Through MBKM Program at Swasti Farm

News Wednesday, 30 April 2025

Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) Program organized by the Aquaculture Study Program, Department of Fisheries, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), provides students with the opportunity to be directly involved in the fisheries industry. One of the program’s implementations is an internship activity at Swasti Farm, which focuses on ornamental fish aquaculture, specifically guppy fish. This internship offers students practical experience not only limited to theoretical learning but also technical skills through fieldwork. The program is supervised by Dr. Senny Helmiati, S.Pi., M.Sc., who acts as the field academic advisor to ensure the learning process proceeds effectively. During the internship, students are involved in various operational aspects at Swasti Farm, ranging from larval care of guppy fish to sales processes, as well as supporting marketing and packaging activities.

According to Alya Putri Mezzaluna, one of the students participating in this internship program, the experience gained is highly relevant to the courses previously studied on campus, such as Basic Genetics, Basic Aquaculture, and Hatchery Technology. At Swasti Farm, students are given the opportunity to perform guppy fish selection and crossbreeding, with the aim of improving genetics or enhancing fish phenotypes. Other courses converted during this internship include Hatchery Management, Ornamental Fish Cultivation, and Aquaculture Product Marketing. This field experience provides a more applicable and comprehensive understanding, enabling students not only to gain theoretical knowledge but also to become directly involved in solving real-world problems in the fisheries industry.

Luna also expressed positive impressions of the internship at Swasti Farm. She appreciated the supportive working environment with friendly colleagues, which made the internship run smoothly and enthusiastically. Luna hopes that the MBKM program will continue and be further developed, as it is highly beneficial for students to experience the real dynamics of the professional world, especially in aquaculture, which has a high degree of technical and operational complexity. She also hopes that the MBKM program will receive greater support from various stakeholders so that students can continue to broaden their insights, build networks, and gain valuable experiences beyond the formal academic setting. This program aligns with the goals of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), namely Quality Education (SDG 4), Decent Work and Economic Growth (SDG 8), and Life Below Water (SDG 14), which support the advancement of the national aquaculture sector.

Author: Fathurrahman Kafi
Editor: Nahla Alfiatunnisa, S.Pi.