Comprehensive Security and Safety Facilities Enhance Building Operations at FPIK Unpad

Jatinangor, 7 Juli 2025 – The Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences (FPIK) at Universitas Padjadjaran has implemented well-operational security and safety facilities to support its building operations and ensure the welfare of students, staff, and visitors. These include a network of CCTV cameras covering critical areas, a centralized control room for real-time monitoring, clear […]

Mahasiswi FPIK Unpad Raih Juara 3 dalam Kompetisi Internasional Poster dan Presentasi di NUS Young Fellowship Programme 2025

Sahwahita Raisya Putri Ariwibowo, mahasiswi jurusan Ilmu Kelautan dari Fakultas Perikanan dan Ilmu Kelautan (FPIK) Universitas Padjadjaran, meraih Juara 3 dalam ajang Poster & Presentation Competition yang menjadi bagian dari kegiatan NUS Young Fellowship Programme 2025 di National University of Singapore (NUS). Acara bergengsi ini berlangsung pada tanggal 23–27 Juni 2025 dan diikuti oleh mahasiswa-mahasiswa […]

Turning Fish Byproducts into Sustainable Chocolate Innovation

Researchers from Universitas Padjadjaran and collaborators have published a pioneering study titled “Valorization of Pangasius byproduct oil in wax-structured oleogels as a potential butter substitute for reduced-fat chocolate-based products” (First published: March 13, 2025). The research explores how Pangasius belly oil—an underutilized byproduct of the fish industry—can be transformed into a sustainable oleogel to replace […]

Exploring Marine Tourism for Sustainable Empowerment of Coastal Communities

A new study published in WSEAS Transactions on Environment and Development (2025) explores how marine tourism can serve as a driver for sustainable empowerment of coastal communities in the southern region of West Java, Indonesia. Based on surveys and field data collected between April 2023 – June 2024, the research highlights that while marine tourism […]

Europium – Labelled Nanoplastics Offer Breakthrough for Environmental Toxicology Studies

A new study published in Environmental Nanotechnology, Monitoring & Management (2025) introduces europium-labelled nanopolystyrene as an innovative model to track nanoplastics in environmental toxicology research. Unlike conventional polystyrene beads, these europium-tagged nanoplastics allow scientists to visualize and quantify plastic particle uptake in aquatic organisms with higher sensitivity and precision. This advancement addresses one of the […]

Congratulations to LISES UNPAD for Winning First Place in the Traditional Dance Competition at Universitas Tarumanegara

Jatinangor, 13 Juni 2025 – LISES UNPAD (Universitas Padjadjaran) proudly secured the first-place title in the Traditional Dance Competition held recently at Universitas Tarumanegara, Jakarta. This outstanding achievement highlights the dedication and cultural passion of the students, who showcased the rich heritage of Indonesian traditional dance through their remarkable performance. The victory not only reflects […]

Global Perspectives on Environmental Microbiome Research: Current Status and Future Directions

This paper provides a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of global environmental microbiome research between 2009 and 2024. By systematically examining 2,154 publications indexed in Scopus, the study reveals a sharp growth in output starting in 2017, peaking in 2024. The analysis identifies the United States, China, and India as leading contributors, with China recently surpassing the […]

A Color‑Changing Sensor from Sappan Wood to Tell If Fish Is Fresh

Original Title of Paper: Myofibrillar Protein–Based edible film with sappan wood extract for color sensor: Application distance determination and correlation analysis between its response and fish fillet qualities during storage SDGs Connection Primary SDG: SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production Secondary SDGs: SDG 3 – Good Health and Well‑Being, SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation […]

Unpad Researchers Explore Coral Reef Health in West Bali National Park

A new study published in the Egyptian Journal of Aquatic Biology & Fisheries (2025) investigated the distribution and health of coral reefs at Post 1, Menjangan Island, West Bali National Park—one of Indonesia’s prime marine ecotourism destinations. Using underwater photography and CPCe software analysis, the research found that live coral cover reached 40.01%, classifying the […]

Small Boats, Big Impact: Tracking Handline Fishing Productivity in Palabuhanratu, Indonesia

Original Title: Productivity and Catch Composition of the Handline Fishing Fleet at Palabuhanratu Nusantara Fishing Port, Sukabumi, Indonesia SDGs Connection: Secondary SDGs: SDG 2 – Zero Hunger; SDG 13 – Climate Action Short Narrative Explanation: This study investigates the productivity and species composition of small-scale handline fishing fleets operating from Palabuhanratu Nusantara Fishing Port in […]