(November 07, 2013)   -   It’s not everyday that fishermen catch the world’s largest fish in their nets. It is even more unusual when that fish has ceased to be common in the area. But this is what recently happened in Indonesia’s Karimunjawa National Park (Java), pointing to a possible comeback of whale sharks in the area.

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(October 17, 2013)   -   The whale shark was occur first time on 8 pm, October 2013 in west coast of Karimunjawa, and at the same time Mr. Solikun, has been netting for anchovy. That whale shark try to get closer to anchovy net because many anchovy around Mr. Solikun’s net.

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(July 15, 2013)   -   Certainly the science of the benefits of no fishing areas related to preserving biodiversity, protecting fish species and replenishing depleted stocks.

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(July 15, 2013)   -   The public consultation meetings on the draft management plan and zoning system were held at each of 10 villages in Gili Matra.

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(July 15, 2013)   -   Professor Kerry Black from Waikato University in New Zealand headed the program which delivered a wide range of coastal livelihood programs.

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(July 15, 2013)   -   As part of WCS’s new initiatives in the Lesser Sunda Seascape, our team conducted assessments of MPAs and fisheries off the islands of Lombok.

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(July 15, 2013)   -   The management of mangroves has received a welcome boost in Karimunjawa National Park with a collaborative management plan developed by WCS, communities and the national park authority to strengthen community involvement in business enterprises associated with mangrove trekking.

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(July 15, 2013)   -   WCS surveys found a 30% decline in the abundance of all grouper species during that period. With new regulations on gears and species in place.

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