Protect Hammerhead Sharks, 683 Thousand Hectares of TNS Sea Become a Conservation Area

The results of all these stages form the basis in determining the boundaries of the area, the division of zones, and the management pattern of the TNS Conservation Area.

The Head of the Maluku Province Marine and Fisheries Office, Erawan Asikin, appreciated the support of various parties during the process of establishing a conservation area.

"We appreciate the support of the KKP, the Central Maluku Regency Government, indigenous peoples, academics, and the Nusantara Nature Conservation Foundation who consistently assist the process of scientific data collection, zoning design, consultation with stakeholders, and capacity building during the process of establishing conservation areas which are important capital so that regional management can be effective in the future," said Erawan.

Indigenous Peoples Involved in Marine Conservation

The Nusantara Nature Conservation Foundation also accompanies the process of establishing TNS Conservation Areas by involving various community groups.

The parties involved include the Latupati Agency, the king and state apparatus, petuanan owners, community leaders, religious leaders, youth and women groups, fishermen, and coastal communities.

This involvement is needed so that the management of the area pays attention to local knowledge, the rights of indigenous peoples, the needs of fishermen, and the socio-economic conditions of coastal residents.

YKAN Executive Director, Herlina Hartanto, said marine protection requires joint work between the government, the community, academics, and conservation organizations.