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Project News - Biodiversity
New Findings from the Saleh Bay Expedition: Eviota Samota
In October 2024, researchers from Konservasi Indonesia discovered a new dwarf goby species, Eviota samota, during an eight-day expedition in Saleh Bay. The survey recorded 570 species, highlighting the bay’s rich biodiversity. Eviota samota adds to the Indo-Pacific’s goby diversity, bringing the Eviota genus total to 134 species.
Support Area : Biodiversity
A Whale Shark Learning Center has Officially Opened in Teluk Saleh
A whale shark learning center opened on 3 February 2025 in Labuan Jambu Village, Sumbawa Besar. Led by Konservasi Indonesia, it educates locals and tourists on whale shark ecology, habitat, and conservation, promoting sustainable ecotourism and responsible habitat management in Saleh Bay.
Support Area : Biodiversity
Transnational Science Hub: Safeguarding the Future of Marine Conservation in LSS
The Lesser Sunda Seascape spans 358,000 km² across Indonesia and Timor-Leste, serving as a key migratory corridor. Through the SOMACORE Project, Konservasi Indonesia launched Science Hub, a scientific collaborative platform between universities with marine and fisheries expertises in Indonesia and Timor Leste to support the development of studies and policies for the protection and conservation of marine megafauna in the Lesser Sunda Seascape.
Support Area : Biodiversity
Restoring Forests, Reviving Livelihoods: Agroforestry in Bukit Tigapuluh
On International Forest Day, vanilla agroforestry in the Bukit Tigapuluh’s wildlife corridor restores degraded land while supporting local farmers and wildlife. Led by FZS Indonesia, this initiative restores habitat connectivity, boosts livelihoods, and promotes sustainable conservation, demonstrating how forests and communities can thrive together through agroforestry.
Support Area : Biodiversity
Project News - Biodiversity
New Findings from the Saleh Bay Expedition: Eviota Samota
In October 2024, researchers from Konservasi Indonesia discovered a new dwarf goby species, Eviota samota, during an eight-day expedition in Saleh Bay. The survey recorded 570 species, highlighting the bay’s rich biodiversity. Eviota samota adds to the Indo-Pacific’s goby diversity, bringing the Eviota genus total to 134 species.
Support Area : Biodiversity
A Whale Shark Learning Center has Officially Opened in Teluk Saleh
A whale shark learning center opened on 3 February 2025 in Labuan Jambu Village, Sumbawa Besar. Led by Konservasi Indonesia, it educates locals and tourists on whale shark ecology, habitat, and conservation, promoting sustainable ecotourism and responsible habitat management in Saleh Bay.
Support Area : Biodiversity
Transnational Science Hub: Safeguarding the Future of Marine Conservation in LSS
The Lesser Sunda Seascape spans 358,000 km² across Indonesia and Timor-Leste, serving as a key migratory corridor. Through the SOMACORE Project, Konservasi Indonesia launched Science Hub, a scientific collaborative platform between universities with marine and fisheries expertises in Indonesia and Timor Leste to support the development of studies and policies for the protection and conservation of marine megafauna in the Lesser Sunda Seascape.
Support Area : Biodiversity
Restoring Forests, Reviving Livelihoods: Agroforestry in Bukit Tigapuluh
On International Forest Day, vanilla agroforestry in the Bukit Tigapuluh’s wildlife corridor restores degraded land while supporting local farmers and wildlife. Led by FZS Indonesia, this initiative restores habitat connectivity, boosts livelihoods, and promotes sustainable conservation, demonstrating how forests and communities can thrive together through agroforestry.
Support Area : Biodiversity