KKP Targets Marine Protected Areas to Reach 97.5 Million Hectares

Students also received an explanation about the potential of blue carbon. This carbon is stored in coastal and marine ecosystems, including mangroves and seagrass beds, which have an important role in absorbing and storing carbon emissions.

Apart from conservation and blue carbon, KKP introduces the use of marine biological resources to support the development of biopharmacology. This field opens up research opportunities regarding the use of marine organisms in the development of medicinal ingredients and health products.

KKP also offers collaboration space for students through final project research and internship programs within ministries and technical implementation units. This opportunity can be utilized according to the applicable mechanisms and requirements.

Head of the Marine Science Study Program at Bengkulu University, Yar Johan, said that the visit was part of the mandatory course field activities. Students are expected to not only understand theory, but also see firsthand the implementation of marine resource management and policy.

“We hope that our children will gain knowledge, experience and direct guidance through today's field trip,” said Yar Johan.

He hopes that the meeting can open wider collaboration between Bengkulu University and KKP, especially in research and management of marine resources.

In this activity, students also received an explanation about the National Salt Industrial Center Area or K-SIGN in Rote Ndao, East Nusa Tenggara. The area was developed to support salt self-sufficiency as well as open up research opportunities in the marine sector.