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Education on Antioxidant-Rich Food Crops for the Women of the Family Welfare Movement (PKK) in Blotan Village, Wedomartani, Sleman

Community Service Monday, 17 June 2024

[PkM – MBKM] On Saturday, May 18, 2024, The Community Service Independent Learning Independent Campus (PkM-MBKM) team, guided by Prof. Dr. Kumala Dewi, M.Sc.St., conducted an educational event on Antioxidant-Rich Food Crops in Blotan Village, Wedomartani, Sleman. The event was attended by 15 representatives from the PKK group and participated by four students from the Faculty of Biology, namely Cika Aprilia Hendriana, Wafiq Nur Azzizah, Nayla Rasya Nareswari, and Della Thasya L.S.. The event aimed to increase public knowledge about the importance of antioxidant-rich food crops for health.


The event was led by Prof. Dr. Kumala Dewi, M.Sc.St., a plant physiology expert from the Faculty of Biology UGM. She explained in detail about antioxidants and their ability to protect body cells from free radicals, which can cause various diseases such as heart disease, Alzheimer, and Parkinson. In her presentation, Prof. Dr. Kumala Dewi, M.Sc.St., discussed several antioxidant-rich food crops, including colorful fruits and vegetables like purple sweet potatoes, strawberries, purple cabbage, and kale leaves. Many of the participants were unaware that kale is known as a superfood due to its rich nutritional content. It reported that 70 grams of raw kale leaves contain about 33 calories and various essential nutrients, including carbohydrates, fiber, protein, vitamins K, A, and C, and minerals such as calcium, potassium, magnesium, zinc, iron, and phosphorus. Kale also contains omega-3 fatty acids, manganese, thiamin (vitamin B1), riboflavin (vitamin B2), niacin (vitamin B3), and various antioxidants, such as beta carotene, flavonoids, and polyphenols. Notably, kale contains high levels of the unique flavonoids quercetin and kaempferol. These nutrients help maintain overall health, including heart health, eye health, diabetes prevention, and cancer management. In the following program, there will be a demonstration of kale cultivation in Blotan Village.

At the end of the presentation, a discussion session was held on the importance of nutritious food to prevent stunting in children. The event also included a hands-on practice of making fruit and vegetable salads rich in antioxidants. This session aimed to allow participants to experience antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables and to understand how to make simple antioxidant-rich salads quickly and easily.

This activity is part of the 2024 PkM-MBKM Program of the Faculty of Biology UGM, titled “Education and Sustainable Cultivation Practices of Food Crops and Fisheries through Urban Agriculture in Blotan Village, Wedomartani, Sleman, Yogyakarta.” This community service activity supports the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Pillar 2 (zero hunger) and Pillar 12 (responsible consumption and production). It hoped that this activity will continue to improve the quality of life for the community and support SDG pillar 3 (good health and well-being) for all.

IUP Biology Alumni, Faculty of Biology UGM, Receive 2024 LPDP Scholarship

AchivementsNews Release Friday, 14 June 2024

LPDP (Indonesian Endowment Fund for Education) once again presents prestigious educational opportunities for IUP Biology graduates. Julio Jonah Lengkong Worang and Aisyah Rahmah Tantri, two talented and dedicated IUP Biology alumni from the class of 2019, have successfully received LPDP scholarships to pursue their master program abroad. Julio will continue his studies at the National University of Singapore (NUS) in Singapore, while Aisyah will continue her studies at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland.


These two outstanding students have demonstrated their commitment to science and self-development since the beginning of their studies in the IUP Biology program. The LPDP scholarships that they received are as recognition of their academic achievements and leadership throughout their studies.

Julio Jonah Lengkong Worang has been accepted to the National University of Singapore (NUS) to pursue a Masters in Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainability, starting on 5 August 2024. The one-year program is renowned for its focus on global issues and nature-based climate change solutions. Julio said that the curriculum at NUS focuses on current world issues and practical nature-based climate solutions, facilitating students with necessary on-field skills, including technological-driven innovations to assist in the field of conservation. “I am very grateful to LPDP for their tremendous support. This is a great opportunity for me to continue to grow and contribute in the field of biology,” said Julio.

Meanwhile, Aisyah, who is known for her sensitivity to environmental and sustainability issues, will broaden her horizons at the University of Edinburgh in the Masters for Quantitative Genetics and Genome Analysis. “Receiving the LPDP scholarship is a great honor for me. The application process was challenging, required hard work, and a strong vision for my future. I am grateful to have received tremendous support from the faculty and fellow alumni, who guided me through it. With this scholarship, I am excited to pursue my aspirations and make a positive impact in Indonesia,” said Aisyah enthusiastically.

Head of Undergraduate Program, Faculty of Biology UGM, Sukirno, M.Sc., Phd and IUP Biology Manager, Nur Indah Septriani, M.Sc., Ph.D. expressed their acknowledge for Julio and Aisyah, and their belief that they will success. “We are very proud to see the achievements of these two IUP Biology alumni. This is an extraordinary example of their dedication and resilience in pursuing their dreams,” said Sukirno.

LPDP is committed to continuing to support higher education in Indonesia by providing scholarships to potential and dedicated students like Julio and Aisyah. This scholarship not only opens the door to quality education abroad, but also builds a broad professional network to support Indonesia’s progress in the future.
To Julio and Aisyah, we congratulate them on their incredible achievements, and we hope that they will continue to inspire future generations to pursue their dreams with the same passion and determination.[aulia]

Nusantara Orchid Biodiversity Show (NOBiS) 2024: Orchid Odyssey, Revealing the Extraordinary Journey of Orchids Through the Past, Present, and Future

HeadlineNews ReleaseStudent Activities Monday, 10 June 2024

The Nusantara Orchid Biodiversity Show (NOBiS), which is a series of orchid photography competitions and annual webinar, is being held again by the Biology Orchid Study Club (BiOSC), Faculty of Biology, UGM. This webinar is held online with the aim of educating and providing training to the younger generation through seminars and activities workshop. This year’s orchid photography competition has the theme “Orchid Odyssey: Revealing the Extraordinary Journey of Orchids Through The Past, Present, and Future”. A total of 56 participants took part in the orchid photography competition by submitting their work on 7 – 17 May 2024. The results of the participants’ photography work are then displayed in the form of a virtual exhibition via ArtSteps which can be accessed by all participants. The winners of the orchid photography competition at the NOBiS event were Dary Saka Fitrady as First Place, Imaduddin Akhyar Kusumaperdana as Second Place, Yosvaldo Gerry Setiono Putra as Third Place, and Muhammad Nadhif Al Sulthony as Favorite Champion, which was announced at the peak event of the 2024 NOBiS.

The orchid photography competition has a positive impact on sustainable development. Webinar and photography competitions can contribute to the appreciation of biodiversity, which is in line with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 12: Responsible consumption and production, 15: Life on Land, and 17: Partnership to achieve goals. Orchid photography is an effort that can be used as a tool to visualize biodiversity and help remind us of the beauty of nature and the importance of protecting the environment.

NOBiS webinar event this year carries the theme “Orchid Odyssey: Revealing the Extraordinary Journey of Orchids Through The Past, Present, and Future” with the implementation time on 1st June 2024 at 09.30 online and attended by 144 participants. The NOBiS 2024 webinar aims to provide a means for the public to learn and understand the preservation of orchids in Indonesia through genome editing and tissue culture propagation techniques. Therefore, this year, BiOSC invited three speakers who have become experts in the field of orchids in Indonesia, namely Prof. Dr. Endang Semiarti, M.S., M.Sc., Prof. Dr. Dewi Kusuma, S.P., M.Si., and Dr. André Schuiteman.

Prof. Dr. Endang Semiarti, M.S., M.Sc. is a head of Laboratory of Biotechnology, Faculty of Biology Universitas Gadjah Mada and has research focus on plant tissue culture, plant molecular genetics, plant biotechnology, orchidology, cell and molecular biology. On this occasion, he shared insights regarding Indonesian Orchid Plant breeding with the application of Genome Editing. Current orchid populations in nature are decreasing due to natural disasters, illegal logging, and domestication for collection, decoration, and also for herbal medicine. So we need Ex situ and In situ conservation efforts such as genome editing using CRISPR/Cas9 system as the cheapest and easiest to apply technology, having a revolutionary impact on basic research to study gene function and plant breeding to produce new orchids with plenty of seedlings and early flowering.

Orchid production and conservation also can be supported by the method of plant tissue culture, its delivered by Prof. Dr. Dewi Sukma, S.P., M.Si. as a professor of Agronomy and Horticulture department of Agronomy and Horticulture Faculty of Agriculture IPB University and have research interest in plant genetic diversity, breeding and cultivar development and also in plant genetic engineering. Orchid need tissue culture because its lack of seed endosperm so it can provide a higher number of seedling and provide a sterile ad healthy propagules, tissue culture can be an independent breeding of time and season and also can facilitated the in vitro breeding to maintain the existence and availability of Indonesian orchid for future research and potential uses.

The last topic delivered by Dr. André the research leader in the Asia team of Royal Botanic Garden United Kingdom with the research focus on Taxonomy, Conservation and Evolution of Orchidaceae. The diversity of Indonesian orchid is about 26000 species in 800 genera, but not easy to tell because many species are poorly understood, especially the distribution of species in Borneo and New Guinea. The existence and availability of Indonesian orchid should be maintained because there is a lot of diversity and distribution of it such as Dimorphorchis lowii and Paraphalaenopsis laycockii from Borneo, Bulbophyllum muricatum and Dendrobium azureum from Tanah Papua.

It is hoped that the informative webinar material will broaden the knowledge of orchid lovers as well as introduce BiOSC to the outside as a study group that focuses on orchids with the jargon of “Tumbuh, Berkembang, Lestari”. Nusantara Orchid Biodiversity Show (NOBiS) National Photography Competition

2024: “Orchid Odyssey: Revealing the Extraordinary Journey of Orchids Through The Past, Present, and Future” expected to inspire and encourage deeper understanding of history, uniqueness, preservation, and future challenges faced by orchids. Through photography, Participants are expected to be able to express messages about the existence of orchids in the past, present and future. [Author: BiOSC]

Practitioners Lecture On Growth Regulating Substances at The Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Tidar Magelang

Community Service Friday, 7 June 2024

One of the lecturers from the Faculty of Biology, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Prof. Dr. Kumala Dewi MSc.St has given a guest lecture at the practitioner activity for the Growth Regulatory Substances course, at the Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Tidar, Magelang, on Friday 19 April 2024. The general lecture topic is “The Role of Phytohormones in Regulating Plant Growth, Development and Adaptation to Global Climate Change”. In this lecture, Dr. Tri Suwarni Wahyudiningsih, S.Si.,

M.Si. as Vice Dean for General Affairs and Finance, Faculty of Agriculture, Tidar University and instructor of the Growth Regulatory Substances course. Apart from that, there were also members of the team teaching for the Growth Regulatory Substances course, Muzayyanah Rahmiyah S.P., M.Sc. There are 50 students who attend lectures directly in class and 100 other students attend lectures via the links provided online.


Explained by Prof. Dr, Kumala Dewi MSc.St as a resource person about various plant hormones, the function of each hormone and the mechanism of action of hormones in the process of growth, development and resistance of plants to various stresses, both biotic and abiotic. Regarding efforts to mitigate global climate change which results in impacts on agriculture such as increasing the intensity of sunlight, reducing the availability of ground water, the emergence of pests and plant diseases which can disrupt the growth, development and yield of food crops, it is stated that by understanding the work of hormones, efforts can be made for plants that can tolerate various stresses. For example, rice plants that accumulate cytokines can produce more grain due to changes in panicle architecture and an increase in the ability of the grain (in this case the grain) to obtain photosynthetic. In addition, tobacco plants that are able to produce more cytokines are more drought tolerant because they delay leaf senescence.

Students who took part in the lecture were quite enthusiastic in asking several questions during the presentation of the material. Apart from that, there were several quiz questions given to students and students who answered correctly received prizes/mementos from the presenters. At the end of the lecture, one of the student representatives also expressed his thanks for receiving the lecture material on phytohormones and growth regulators. Thanks were also conveyed by Dr. Tri Suwarni Wahyudiningsih, S.Si., M.Si. regarding the lecture material that has been presented. Apart from that, through this lecture it is hoped that students will gain a more detailed understanding of plant hormones and the methods that can be applied to modify plant growth and development. It is hoped that this knowledge about phytohormones and growth regulators can be applied in an effort to obtain plants that are tolerant to various stresses due to global climate change. The presentation of lecture material on phytohormones and growth regulators also supports two of the 17 SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals), namely Zero hunger (Goal 2) and Climate Action (Goal 13). The lecture session ended with a group photo between the speakers, namely Prof, Dr. Kumala Dewi MSc.St., lecturer in the Growth Regulatory Substances course at the Faculty of Agriculture, Tidar University, namely Dr. Tri Suwarni Wahyudiningsih, S.Si., M.Si. and Muzayyanah Rahmiyah S.P., M.Sc. as well as all students who take this course.

PkM-MBKM MICROALGA TEAM Faculty of Biology Carried Out Socialization and Introduction of Spirulina to the Community of Sitimulyo Village, Piyungan, Bantul, D.I. Yogyakarta

Community Service Thursday, 6 June 2024

MBKM Community Service Team (PkM-MBKM) of Class 2024 Faculty of Biology, supervised by Dr. Eko Agus Suyono, M.App.Sc. with the title “Development of a Biorefinery based on Spirulina Microalgae in Sitimulyo Village, Piyungan District, Bantul” has carried out a series of PkM-MBKM activities in the Sitimulyo Village Community. The team consisting of four students; Seisha Salsabila Rosandi, Muhammad Farrel Zharif Zidane, Finka Aulia, and Salma Rohmaniah, has held a “Workshop on Introduction to Spirulina Cultivation and Production Tools”. This workshop is in collaboration with YAPEKA, a non-profit organization working in the field of conservation, nature conservation education and community empowerment. The PkM MBKM program supports SDG 3 Healthy and Prosperous Life and SDG 17 Partnership to Achieve Goals.


This activity aims to introduce Spirulina to the people of Sitimulyo Village. This activity was attended by village officials and Sitimulyo villagers. The series of activities consisted of socialization about Spirulina and its benefits, a Spirulina Farm tour, and trying Spirulina products directly. Socialization was also explained about the MBKM program that will be carried out in the future.

In the process of implementing the activities, the community was enthusiastic about taking part in the entire series, shown by active participation in conveying questions and opinions. In the future, the public can also learn about Spirulina cultivation on a household scale. It is hoped that the enthusiasm of residents in getting to know Spirulina can be a boost for the sustainability of this program. The hope is that people’s familiarity with Spirulina can make people more interested in cultivating and consuming Spirulina to improve the economic development and public health qualities.

MBKM Research Team, Faculty of Biology UGM Develops Microalgae Euglena sp. Local Strains as a Source of Antioxidants and Immunostimulants

Community Service Thursday, 6 June 2024

MBKM Research Team of Class 2024 as part of the Microalgae Research team in the Biotechnology Laboratory, Faculty of Biology, UGM, supervised by Dr. Eko Agus Suyono, S.Si., M.App.Sc. has carried out research on “Production of Local Strain Microalgae Euglena sp. as a source of antioxidants and immunostimulants at PT. Indoalgae Aquaculture, Pasuruan”. This team consists of five members; Indira Amani Kurniawan, Laila Mei Marwadani, Renisha Windy Puspita Sari, Sri Setyaningrum, and Tizania Putri Langithari.


The MBKM Research team focuses on development and innovation in the cultivation of Euglena sp., especially local strains isolated from the Dieng plateau, Indonesia. Antioxidants produced by Euglena sp. can help protect body cells from damage caused by free radicals, thereby reducing the risk of degenerative diseases and slowing the aging process. In addition, the immunostimulant properties of Euglena sp. can improve the immune system, help fight infections, and speed recovery from illness.

The research focused on variations in phosphate sources in Euglena sp. cultures, with the aim of optimizing growth conditions for Euglena sp. The treatment provided is expected to increase the antioxidant and immunostimulant content on a semi-mass scale. This research aims to find the most effective combination by varying phosphate sources to support the growth of Euglena sp. optimal and increase the production of antioxidant and immunostimulant content.

MBKM activities begin with equipment preparation, making growth media, and preliminary laboratory scale observations and collecting initial data information before being applied to semi-mass scale culture. Preliminary results show good growth data based on the parameters of cell number, cell density and biomass amount. Currently, research has reached the scale-up stage to a 50-liter capacity culture. Land planning is being prepared to continue increasing the scale of culture capacity up to 200 liters. Next, harvesting of Euglena sp. as well as various metabolites will be tested and characterized. Students also extracted samples to test antioxidant and immunostimulant properties. It is hoped that the experience gained from this MBKM activity can improve students’ skills and knowledge in carrying out their final assignments, as well as provide valuable knowledge to prepare them to become professional microalgae researchers in the future.

Garden Management 1 KSAT: Arrangement of Gardens in Punthuk Kepuh Tourist Area

Student Activities Wednesday, 5 June 2024

On Saturday – Sunday, June 1st – 2nd, 2024, The Garden Architecture Study Group (KSAT) conducted the Garden Management 1 in collaboration with the PkM-MBKM program along with Dr. Wiko Arif Wibowo, S.Si., the supervisor of KSAT. The activity aimed to enhance Seedling’s ability in gardening and took place in Punthuk Kepuh, Gunung Kidul. The main activities were garden design and creation in three designated areas. On the first day, June 1st, 2024, KSAT surveyed the garden areas and had discussions with Punthuk Kepuh management. The next event was a presentation on garden design and an introduction to the types of plants used and their maintenance methods with the community. The second day, June 2nd, was filled with garden creation, tours, and group photos. Each activity was led by Fika Zulfiana (KSAT 2021) and Dyah Ekawati (KSAT 2021) as the MCs.


The Garden Management KSAT 2024 activity ran successfully and on schedule. This activity was carried out as an implementation of knowledge from the material provided during small group discussions. Additionally, this activity also aims to fulfill KSAT’s vision of community service, thus KSAT can become a study group that is beneficial to the broader community.

Biology Students Win Bronze Medal and Favorite Poster at National FAPERTA FAIR 5 with Futuristic Innovation for Disease Detection in Rice Plants (Oryza sativa L.)

AchivementsNews Release Wednesday, 5 June 2024

The issue of pathogens in rice plants is a focus of agricultural empowerment efforts in Indonesia. These pathogens cause disease outbreaks that lead to a decrease in rice productivity. To address this obstacle, some farmers tend to rely on pesticides without noticing the condition of the rice plants. As a result, their efforts were ineffective and posed a threat to environmental health due to chemical pollution from excessive pesticides.


Addressing this issue, Adzkiya Aqmaliza Rahmattillah and Sheva Rimma Dhanty, biology students from the class of 2021, innovated a smartphone-integrated smart scanning application based on Artificial Intelligence called ORYSMART. This application can detect diseases in rice plants and provide treatment recommendations, under the guidance of Dr. Wiko Arif Wibowo, S.Si. ORYSMART was introduced at the FAPERTA FAIR (Futuristic and Prestige Research, Technology, and Art) 5 competition at Dhyana Pura University, Denpasar, Bali, on May 18-19, 2024. In its fifth batch, FAPERTA FAIR carried the theme “The Role of Young Innovators in Facing Global Competition to Welcome Golden Indonesia 2045.” At the event, Adzkiya and Sheva, with ORYSMART, won the Bronze Medal and the Favorite Poster Award in the Technology subtheme as a futuristic innovative solution that can help address diseases in rice plants. With its scanning and recognition capabilities, ORYSMART can detect the type, symptoms, causes, and handling solutions for rice plant diseases. The application offers advanced analysis that combines human and artificial intelligence, providing more accurate disease analysis and effective handling solutions. ORYSMART also facilitates access to consultations with experienced and reliable plant protection experts.

This application aimed to empower rice farmers in Indonesia to manage their fields better and more effectively. Therefore, ORYSMART is designed to be practical and easy to use, especially for users who are not yet familiar with the technology. This innovation is expected to be a significant step in agricultural empowerment in Indonesia, supporting national food security towards Golden Indonesia 2045. This innovation and idea also contribute to achieving SDG 2 (zero hunger) by improving rice productivity, the staple food for most Indonesians. [Author: Sheva Rimma Dhanty]

The Marine Study Group (KSK) Successfully Raises Donations for Al Khusna Orphanage in Gunung Kidul in Celebration of Oceans Day 2024

News ReleaseStudent Activities Tuesday, 4 June 2024

Oceans Day is an annual event organized by the Marine Study Group (KSK) Faculty of Biology UGM to commemorate World Oceans Day. This year, KSK Biogama had the opportunity to collaborate with Mr. Parvez Alam. Additionally, KSK Biogama invited children from the Al-Khusna Orphanage to join in a beach clean-up, learn about marine life, and recycle trash they collected. During the Oceans Day events, the UGM Marine Study Group held an open donation drive for the Al-Khusna Orphanage. A total of Rp2,015,116.00 was collected.


We are deeply grateful to everyone who participated and supported this cause. On May 18, 2024, following the Oceans Day event at Slili Beach, Gunungkidul, the donations were delivered to the Al-Khusna Orphanage in Gunung Kidul in the form of cash and basic necessities. We believe that this assistance will be very meaningful for the children at the orphanage and will help them in their daily lives. Every contribution, no matter how small, can make a significant difference in the lives of others. [Author: KSK]

The Marine Study Group Organized Oceans Day 2024: Caring for the Ocean, Caring for Each Other

News ReleaseStudent Activities Tuesday, 4 June 2024

On Saturday and Sunday, May 18-19, 2024, the Marine Study Group (KSK) organized a series of events for Oceans Day 2024: Caring for the Ocean, Caring for Each Other. On the first day, May 18, 2024, a beach cleanup activity was held at Slili Beach, Gunungkidul. The event started at 11:05 WIB, followed by remarks from Jagad Wenang Suryoaji (DXXIII), the Chairperson of Oceans Day 2024, and Mr. Parvez Alam, the partner and sponsor. The activities included games, participated by the KSK committee, volunteer participants, children from Al Khusna orphanage, and even Mr. Parvez Alam and his daughter, Lilja Alam. The beach cleanup was conducted following the grouping of participants and location assignments as directed by Slili Beach authorities, along with a briefing on waste separation. This activity continued until 12:05 WIB followed by a break.


After the break, there was a session on education and creation of artworks guided by Alisha Syavitri Ramadhani A (DXXIII) and Muhammad Haidar Ali (DXXIV). Participants were divided into groups and given one hour to create artwork from recycled plastic bottles, followed by a presentation session guided by organizers. Next, an enjoyable activity, capoeira was held at Slili Beach with Mr. Parvez and Lilja. After the games, representatives from Al-Khusna orphanage and volunteers shared their impressions of today’s event. The event concluded with a speech from Mr. Parvez and a group photo.

On Sunday, May 19, 2024, the Marine Study Group (KSK) of the Faculty of Biology, Gadjah Mada University, successfully held the Marine Studies Forum (FKK) titled “Blue Economy as a Response to the Massive Growth of Mass Tourism: Reality or Vision?” The event took place at the Tropical Biology Auditorium, Faculty of Biology, and online via Zoom meeting. This forum aimed to discuss marine issues from various perspectives through sharing and discussion methods, featuring Mr. Supriyanta, S.Sos., M.M. from the Gunungkidul Tourism Office and Dr. Imam Musthafa Zainuddin from the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) as speaker.

The Marine Studies Forum (FKK) hosted by Angga Firza Pratama and Grace River Theofilia Putri Subadi and attended by 65 participants from KSK members, volunteers, and external parties from the Faculty of Biology and beyond UGM. The forum began with opening remarks by the MC, followed by singing the Indonesian national anthem, the Gadjah Mada University hymn, and the KSK anthem. The event was preceded with speeches from Muhammad Ariq Alfito, Chairman of KSK Biogama, and Jagad Wenang Suryoaji, the event chairman. Next, an introductory video on the Blue Economy and Mass Tourism shown, followed by an initial discussion between the MC and the speakers.

Proceeding to the main event, the first interview shown, focusing on tourism in Gunungkidul, followed by a discussion with the speakers and Koor KK. Next, a second interview video on marine biota was shown, leading to a discussion with the speakers, Koor KK, and external parties. Following the discussion, there was a presentation and Q&A session with Mr. Supriyanta, S.Sos., M.M. from the Gunungkidul Tourism Office, and a token of appreciation was given to the first speaker. The event continued with a presentation and Q&A session with Dr. Imam Musthafa Zainuddin from the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), and tokens of appreciation were given to the speakers at the end of the session. The Marine Study Forum concluded with a session for impressions and messages, followed by closing remarks and a summary. [Author: KSK]