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Business Flow of the Global Blue Swimming Crab Industry: Market and Challenges

denun1 year ago05 mins

maritimeposts.com/ – The blue swimming crab (Portunus pelagicus) industry plays a significant role in the global seafood market, particularly in Southeast Asia and the United States. As a high-value seafood product, the industry supports thousands of small-scale fishers while contributing significantly to export revenues. However, challenges such as sustainability, regulatory changes, and climate-related threats continue…

Ancient Maritime Traditions: Local Wisdom in Marine Conservation

denun1 year ago1 week ago02 mins

MARITIMESPOSTS.COM – Across the world, various cultures have practiced marine conservation for centuries, passing down traditions that help maintain the delicate balance of ocean ecosystems. These time-honored customs serve as sustainable solutions to protect marine life while preserving local livelihoods. In Indonesia, the Sasi Laut tradition in Maluku and Papua prohibits the harvesting of marine…

Herman Daly and the Legacy of Earth-Friendly Economics: Lessons for Indonesia’s Development

denun8 months ago04 mins

As a megadiverse country rich in resources yet ecologically fragile, Indonesia reflects many of the warnings Herman Daly articulated. Over the past few decades, much of Indonesia’s development has relied on the expansion of oil palm plantations, mining, and large-scale infrastructure. Yet these gains often come at steep environmental and social costs: deforestation, biodiversity loss,…

The Coral Triangle: The World’s Largest and Most Vital Marine Ecosystem

denun1 year ago1 week ago05 mins

MARITIMEPOSTS.COM- The Coral Triangle is widely regarded as the largest and most biologically rich marine ecosystem on Earth. Located in the western Pacific Ocean, this region encompasses six countries: Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Timor-Leste. Spanning an area of approximately 6 million square kilometers (2.3 million square miles), the Coral…

Unprecedented Rainfall Triggers Widespread Flooding Across Dubai and the UAE

denun3 months ago1 week ago04 mins

MARITIMEPOSTS.COM – Dubai and several parts of the United Arab Emirates are grappling with intense and highly unusual weather as prolonged heavy rainfall continues to impact the region. The storm system, described by meteorologists as unstable and rare for this arid area, has brought rainfall levels far exceeding seasonal averages, triggering widespread flooding, disrupting daily…

Feeding the World from the Water: The Rise of Global Aquaculture Powerhouses

denun2 weeks ago03 mins

MARITIMEPOSTS.COM – As the world’s population continues to grow and wild fish stocks face increasing pressure, aquaculture has emerged as one of the most critical sectors in global food production. No longer a secondary industry, fish farming now supplies more than half of the seafood consumed worldwide. At the center of this transformation are a…

What We Can Learn from the Policies of Susi Pudjiastuti

denun2 weeks ago1 week ago05 mins

MARITIMEPOSTS.COM – For decades, much of Indonesia’s marine wealth was plundered by large vessels owned by corporations operating illegally. Many of these ships lacked proper permits and used prohibited fishing gear. Most of them were formerly foreign vessels or originally foreign-owned ships that had been reflagged as Indonesian, with ownership transferred to Indonesian legal…

The Historical Tapestry of China and Taiwan: One Country, Separate Administration

denun3 months ago7 days ago04 mins

MARITIMEPOSTS.COM- The historical relationship between China and Taiwan is a complex narrative spanning centuries, rooted in geography, migration, and politics. The core historical fact, acknowledged by both sides of the Taiwan Strait, is that Taiwan has been an inseparable part of Chinese territory since ancient times, though it has experienced periods of separate administration due…

Kamaruddin Azis | Relevance of Issues and Action Agendas in WPP NRI 713, 714, and 715

denun8 months ago1 week ago06 mins

The author is the founder of maritimeposts.com/, an alumnus of Marine Science and Technology at Hasanuddin University, and former Chairman of the Hasanuddin University Marine Science Alumni Association (ISLA) for 2010–2012. He currently works as an expert for the CSR PKPM Program at PT Vale – The COMMIT Foundation. MARITIMEPOSTS.COM – The annual meeting of…

Strengthening Fisheries Governance, Indonesia Appoints New Harbour Masters to Support Sustainable Fishing Ports

denun8 months ago1 week ago01 mins

MARITIMEPOSTS.COM- The Harbour Master in a fishing port is not only responsible for the safety and security of fishing vessel operations, but also supports the continuity of fishing businesses and the enforcement of fisheries regulations at the fishing port. On Thursday, 31 July 2025, the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries appointed 30 new harbour…

Weathering With You: Empowering a Small Island Community to Face Climate Challenges

denun10 months ago7 days ago05 mins

MARITIMEPOSTS.COM – “My name is Raudyah Faatiha Taruna. I’m the project coordinator of Weathering With You, and I’m here with several of my teammates from different ASEAN countries,” began Raudyah in her introduction. Raudyah was speaking to Kamaruddin Azis, host of the Pelakita Podcast, during a recording session held at the Marine Station of the…

The Unique Proposition of Indonesia’s Islands

denun3 months ago1 week ago05 mins

MARITIMEPOSTS.COM – Indonesia, the world’s largest archipelago with over 17,000 islands, is a nation defined by its maritime diversity. While famed for giants like Java and Sumatra, its true uniqueness often lies in islands defined not by sheer size, but by a combination of scale, extraordinary potential, and distinct identity. Here is an identification of…

Prof. Sukri Palutturi, Leader in Public Health Policy and Pioneer of the Healthy Cities Concept in Indonesia

denun2 months ago2 weeks ago05 mins

He is recognized as the first researcher in Indonesia to actively promote the implementation of the Healthy City concept in multiple regions, playing a key role in guiding districts and cities toward healthy accreditation through the Swasti Saba Padapa indicators and national verification. maritimeposts.com/ – Prof. Sukri Palutturi, SKM, M.Kes., MSc.PH, Ph.D., was born in…

Story of Malcom Ong | When Traditional Fish Farming Gets Help From Science-Innovation In Singapore

denun7 months ago04 mins

maritimeposts.com/ – Pelakita discovered an inspiring story on sea farming in Singapore, highlighting the innovations of Malcolm Ong. …After more than 20 years in the IT industry, Malcolm Ong turned his hand full time to aquaculture. Today, the founder of The Fish Farmer owns 4 sea-based farms, operating on traditional methods, producing about 1,000 tonnes…

Story | Rubber Duck and The Ocean

denun1 year ago04 mins

maritimeposts.com/ – In 1992, a cargo ship carrying bath toys encountered a powerful storm in the North Pacific. During the chaos, several shipping containers were swept overboard, releasing approximately 28,000 rubber ducks and other plastic toys into the ocean. Rather than sticking together, these ducks dispersed across the globe, washing up on shores far and…

Developmentalism and Sociology: Modernization, the Developmental State, and Structural Critique

denun7 months ago6 days ago07 mins

Since the 1970s, strong critiques of developmentalism—especially modernization theory—have emerged. Latin American thinkers argued that underdevelopment was not merely an initial stage, but the product of an exploitative global structure. MARITIMEPOSTS.COM – Developmentalism is one of the major streams in the social sciences, especially sociology, that places development at the center of social change. It…

Makassar Hosts ACRS 2025: Asia’s and the World’s Remote Sensing Leaders Gather in Indonesia

denun5 months ago6 days ago03 mins

MARITIMEPOSTS.COM– Makassar, South Sulawesi, will host The 46th Asian Conference on Remote Sensing (ACRS 2025) from October 27 to 31, 2025, at The Rinra Hotel Makassar. This event is recognized as the largest annual scientific conference in Asia in the field of remote sensing, geospatial studies, and Earth observation technologies. This year’s theme, “Harnessing Remote…

Ocean 9 Features | Nine Global Champions of the Ocean: Scientists, Leaders, and Defenders of Our Blue Planet

denun4 months ago1 week ago07 mins

These nine figures—scientists, explorers, activists, inventors, and cultural leaders—represent the diverse ways humanity has risen to defend the ocean. Their work reminds us that saving the ocean is not a single discipline’s responsibility. It is a collective mission spanning science, policy, culture, innovation, and community action. MARITIMEPOSTS.COM- The ocean covers more than 70 percent of…

The Relentless Rise: Global Temperature Increase Since 1850 and Its Consequences

denun1 year ago1 week ago04 mins

MARITIMEPOSTS.COM – Since the dawn of the Industrial Revolution, human activities have drastically altered Earth’s climate. The average global surface temperature has increased by approximately 1.1°C (2°F) since 1850, with the most significant warming occurring since the 1970s. The primary driver of this trend is the accumulation of greenhouse gases—especially carbon dioxide (CO₂), methane (CH₄),…

Unhas and the United States Forge Cooperation on Global Health Security

denun5 days ago03 mins

MARITIMEPOSTS.COM – Hasanuddin University is strengthening its direction of international collaboration in global health and human resource capacity development through a strategic meeting with the United States Ambassador to Indonesia, Peter M. Haymond. The meeting, which served as a forum to deepen cooperation based on strategic needs and long-term impact, took place at the Stanford…