Four students from the Master’s Program in Fisheries Science at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) participated in the 5th International Conference on Fisheries and Marine Research, organized by Universitas Brawijaya. The event took place on November 14–15, 2024, in Malang. The participating students were Nicholas Sidharta, Diva Faza, Theresia Adven Dea, and Al Fajar Alam.
The international conference, themed “Development Strategy and Technology Innovation for Sustainable Fisheries Management”, brought together fisheries experts from various countries. Keynote speakers included Hansan Park, Ph.D. (Director of the Korea-Indonesia Marine Technology Cooperation Research Center); Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohammad Tamrin (Vice Director, Borneo Marine Research Institute, Universiti Malaysia Sabah); Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yi-Jay Chang (National Taiwan University); Noora Barzkar, Ph.D. (Universiti Malaysia Sabah); Prof. Dr. Ir. Dewa Gede Raka Wiadnya, M.Sc. (Universitas Brawijaya); and Assoc. Prof. Yuki Takahashi, Ph.D. (Hokkaido University). The main sessions presented the latest research findings on innovative strategies and technologies for sustainable fisheries management.
The attending UGM Fisheries Science Master’s students participated as oral presenters, delivering the following presentations: “Assessing Compliance and Accuracy in Fishing Logbook Data: A Decade of Insights” (Al Fajar Alam); “Effect of Methacrylic Anhydride Addition on Physical Characteristics of Chitosan-Gelatin Based Tissue Adhesive Hydrogel” (Diva Faza); “A Study on the Perception of Irradiated Seafood in Indonesia Using Q-Methodology” (Nicholas Sidharta); and “In Vitro Anti-Acne Activity of Sargassum cristaefolium Ethanolic Extract from Teluk Awur Jepara” (Theresia Adven). Al Fajar Alam was awarded Best Presenter for his outstanding presentation and significant contribution to the scientific discussion. Their participation in this international forum offered valuable experiences in expanding global insights on sustainable fisheries management and enhanced UGM’s academic reputation.
The students’ involvement in the 5th International Conference on Fisheries and Marine Research 2024 also contributed to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), SDG 13 (Climate Action), and most notably, SDG 14 (Life Below Water), which emphasizes the sustainable conservation and use of ocean resources. The innovations and research-based strategies presented in the conference support sustainable fisheries management, improve coastal community welfare, and strengthen global collaboration in addressing challenges in the marine and fisheries sectors.
Authors: Al Fajar Alam, Galuh Wulanuari
Editors: Prof. Dr. Ir. Alim Isnansetyo, M.Sc.; Dr. Mukti Aprian, S.Kel., M.Si. (Han)
