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04Nov/26

Coral Reef Restoration Collaboration by the Physics Team from FMIPA UNEJ in partnership with PT Autore Pearl Culture, the Banyuwangi Naval Base, and local fishermen wins two awards at the 2026 UNEJ Community Service Expo

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An impressive achievement has been attained by a community service team from the Department of Physics, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Jember. The team was honored as the best community service team in the category of “Green, Smart, and Resilient Villages” during the 2026 Universitas Jember Community Service Expo (3/11). The event, which included a symposium, an exhibition, and a gathering of assisted villages, was organized by the Institute for Research and Community Service (LP2M) of the Universitas Jember (UNEJ) at the university’s auditorium.

The team, led by Dr. Ratna Dewi Syarifah, S.Pd., M.Si., carries out a community service project titled “Coral Reef Restoration Based on an Assessment of Coral and Marine Biota Biodiversity in Tanjung Sekeben, Banyuwangi.” This program serves as a contribution from the university toward the recovery of marine ecosystems, specifically the coral reef areas in Tanjung Sekeben, Banyuwangi. Continue reading →

28Jul/26

FMIPA UNEJ and PT Autore Pearl Culture Initiative Realizes Sustainable Coral Reef Restoration in Banyuwangi

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Marine ecosystem conservation efforts initiated by the FMIPA UNEJ in partnership with PT Autore Pearl Culture are yielding promising results. Two months after the planting of 750 coral reef seedlings in the waters of Tanjung Sekeben (Tembokrejo, Muncar, Banyuwangi Regency) specifically in May 2026 the underwater ecosystem is beginning to recover. Various species of reef fish have returned to inhabit the transplantation area, serving as an indicator of improved habitat quality. This program is also supported by the Banyuwangi Naval Base, the Muncar Fishing Port Technical Implementation Unit (UPT) of the East Java Marine and Fisheries Agency, and local fishermen groups.

Dr. Ratna Dewi Syarifah, S.Pd., M.Si., head of the FMIPA UNEJ Coral Reef Restoration Team, explained that field monitoring results indicate an excellent survival rate for the coral reef seedlings. “We are grateful to see the positive developments at the transplantation site. The reappearance of various reef fish species indicates that the transplantation method we implemented is accelerating the natural habitat recovery process. This demonstrates that collaboration among universities, the industrial sector, the government, and the community can deliver tangible impacts on the sustainability of coastal ecosystems,” she stated. Continue reading →