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Sustainable Ocean Production

Local Seaweed Hatchery Business in East Sumba

Enhanced economic and livelihood resilience for local communities through reef-positive seaweed seedling hatchery in Kaliuda village
Drivers of Degradation Addressed
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Aquaculture Practices

The solution aims to strengthen a reef-positive seaweed production system in East Sumba by addressing a key constraint facing both livelihoods and marine ecosystems: limited access to climate- and disease-resilient seedlings. Through partnerships with research institutions such as UNRAM and BRIN, improved seed varieties are being developed, tested, and introduced in parallel to developing sustainable livelihood option to the coastal communities.


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Author Konservasi Indonesia
Region Asia
Country Indonesia
GFCR Programme Terumbu Karang Sehat Indonesia (Indonesia’s Healthy Coral Reefs)
GFCR Convening Agent Konservasi Indonesia
Priority Coral Reef Sites Lesser Sunda Seascape
Sector Sustainable Ocean Production
Stage Operational
Scale to Investment Yes

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