Wa Ode Sitti Murni grew up in a life constantly tested. From a young age, she learned to survive, and in 1989, she moved to Ternate with nothing but her strength and determination. In the cafeteria of a plywood factory, she scraped together a living until she met her soulmate, La Ode Arwan. The household

Figure 1. Jeruju (Acanthus sp), a type of mangrove used to make Jeruju tea – (Blue Forests) For some coastal communities, relying solely on marine resources is no longer sufficient. Increasingly unpredictable fishing seasons have led to unstable daily incomes, forcing communities to seek alternative livelihoods beyond marine resources. Recently, an initiative has emerged from

Coconut plantations salinized by seawater are now overgrown by mangrove ecosystems (Blue Forests) The day was beginning to shine brightly. The seawater was receding, flowing slowly down the river towards the open water. At the riverside jetty in Parit 18, Sapat Village, a group of fishermen arrive. That morning, in early July 2025, they were

The speedboat gradually slowed down, leaving gentle ripples between the thick mangrove forests lining the waters of Igal Village in Indragiri Hilir. On the deck, Alfian quickly raised his phone, aiming the camera at a calm, rippling spot. “A dolphin, it’s a dolphin!” exclaimed the member of MMP, and the Igal Bertuah Pokmaswas spontaneously. His

Amid the vibrant spirit of the blessed month of Ramadan, the atmosphere in Medan Mas Village, Batu Ampar District, Kubu Raya, feels livelier than usual. Residents are busy preparing for Eid celebrations, and one of the most sought-after products during this time is the local fish cracker Amplang Ayu. This local delicacy has become a

A group of women in Semanggang Hamlet, Batu Ampar Village, Kubu Raya District, West Kalimantan, have found a new purpose. Since participating in the “Field School for Capture Fisheries,” they have become active members of a Fish Processing and Marketing Group, commonly known as POKLAHSAR, since 2023. During the field school, they learned about the

More Than Just Weighing Babies By: Normah, Health Cadre of Medan Mas Village – Batu Ampar Sub-district “Maintaining health cannot be separated from taking care of the environment we live in.” I never imagined that being in health care could take me this far. It’s not just about performing routine tasks but also about becoming

Batu Ampar Village is one of the villages located in Kubu Raya Regency, West Kalimantan Province, known for its mangrove forest potential of 110,000.63 hectares (National Mangrove Map, 2023). This mangrove ecosystem area is not only essential for environmental sustainability, but it also boasts a very high biodiversity. This forest plays a crucial role in

Medan Mas Village, located in Kubu Raya Regency, West Kalimantan, is facing serious threats to its mangrove ecosystem. The mangrove area in this rural Batu Ampar sub-district is threatened by illegal logging practices and conventional pond development, which has the potential to damage the environment. To address this threat, the village government and local communities