Community-Based Conservation Program for Octopus Fisheries in South Sulawesi, Indonesia
Grantee Name: Yayasan Konservasi Laut Indonesia
- Hotspot
- Wallacea
- Location
- Indonesia
- Amount
- $63,499
- Dates
- Apr 2021 – Oct 2022
- Keywords
- Community-based conservation, Conservation planning, Fisheries, Habitat conservation and management, Livelihoods, Marine, Species Conservation
Promote improved management of the octopus fishery on two small islands approximately 15 miles off the coast of Makassar in South Sulawesi. Through better management of the Kapoposang-Pangkep-Bulurokeng marine area, reduce threats to two globally threatened sharks: silky shark and scalloped hammerhead.
4 Strengthen community-based action to protect marine species and sites
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