Yogyakarta, 24 October 2024 – The Faculty of Biology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), successfully conducted an otolith training session on 23-24 October 2024. The training aimed to enhance participants’ understanding and skills in otolith analysis, which is crucial in studying fish populations and age determination to support sustainable fisheries management. The training was attended by a representative from the Agency for Quality Control and Supervision of Marine and Fisheries Products, Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, Mr. Eko Hendri Gunawan, S.Pi., M.Sc.
The training was led by the keynote speaker, Mrs. Nur Indah Septriani, S.Si., M.Sc., Ph.D., a lecturer from the Faculty of Biology UGM and an expert in animal structural adaptation. She was assisted by Pradnya Paramitha, S.Si., who supported the practical sessions. The training covered the basic theory of otolith analysis, hands-on fish age identification, and in-depth discussions on the implications of otolith studies for the sustainability of fish populations in Indonesian waters.
Related SDG Points
This training supports several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including:
SDG 4: Quality Education – The training plays a role in enhancing the capacity of professionals in marine resource management through high-quality, science-based education.
SDG 14: Life Below Water – Participants gained skills to analyze otoliths, which contribute to the preservation of fish populations, maintaining marine ecosystem balance, and supporting sustainable fisheries.
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals – This event strengthens the collaboration between the Faculty of Biology UGM and the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries in enhancing human resource capacity in the marine sector.
This otolith training is expected to contribute to the responsible utilization of fishery resources while promoting practical knowledge development for marine experts and practitioners in Indonesia