Overfishing and destructive fishing practices pose significant threats to aquatic ecosystems, jeopardizing biodiversity and the livelihoods of communities reliant on these resources. Recognizing this, the Department of Fisheries at UGM has taken proactive steps by stocking non-invasive fish species in various water bodies across Yogyakarta to highlight the importance of sustainable fisheries.
The Department of Fisheries at UGM launched its 60th-anniversary celebrations with a fish stocking event. A total of 6,000 non-invasive fish species, including nilem and tawes, were released into six locations across Yogyakarta, including the Code and Bedog Rivers, Tambak Boyo Embung, and UGM’s very own Wisdom Park Lake. These species, native to Yogyakarta, were carefully chosen to preserve ecological balance and enhance local biodiversity.
The event also featured activities to engage the community, such as distributing 60 ornamental fish packages to children and visitors near the UGM campus. Alongside the fish stocking, the celebrations included group exercises for faculty, staff, and students, emphasizing the importance of collective action in sustainable fisheries management. The Department of Fisheries further announced a series of events, including community service, social outreach, a fish expo, and the 5th International Symposium on Marine and Fisheries Research (ISMFR), aimed at advancing innovation and technology in marine and fisheries sectors.
These initiatives underscore UGM’s commitment to promoting sustainable fishing practices and leveraging education, research, and outreach to foster environmental conservation and support community well-being.
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Faculty of Agriculture UGM has stocked 6,000 miles