Researchers from Universitas Padjadjaran have analyzed the sea surface conditions in Pangandaran waters, focusing on chlorophyll-a concentrations, sea surface temperature, and the Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) index. Using MODIS Aqua satellite data from August 2021 to July 2022, the study revealed that chlorophyll-a concentrations were higher during the east monsoon (May–October) compared to the west […]
This study focuses on how La Niña events impact the ocean’s biophysical conditions in the Eastern Indian Ocean, a region stretching from southern Java to northwestern Australia. This area is particularly important because it is influenced by the Indonesian Throughflow (ITF) and strong upwelling systems, which supply nutrients to marine ecosystems and sustain rich biodiversity. […]
A research team from Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA), in collaboration with international partners, has successfully developed activated carbon from Melaleuca cajuputi leaves to remove harmful BTEX compounds (benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylene) from water. These volatile organic compounds are classified as priority pollutants due to their serious impacts on human health and ecosystems. By […]
A research team led by Alexander M.A. Khan from Universitas Padjadjaran, in collaboration with Newcastle University (UK) and East China Normal University (China), has published an important study in the Journal of Sea Research on the oceanographic drivers influencing Mobulidae (manta and devil rays) catch in small-scale fisheries at Teluk Penyu, Cilacap, Central Java. Using […]
A research team from Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA), in collaboration with international partners, has successfully developed activated carbon from Melaleuca cajuputi leaves to remove harmful BTEX compounds (benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylene) from water. These volatile organic compounds are classified as priority pollutants due to their serious impacts on human health and ecosystems. By […]
Researchers from Universitas Padjadjaran, in collaboration with Universiti Malaysia Sabah, have published a study on the tourism suitability and carrying capacity of the Jatigede Reservoir in West Java. With its vast water body, rich fishery resources, and scenic natural landscapes, Jatigede shows great promise for Fisheries-based Ecotourism (FbE) development. The study reveals that boating activities […]
Researchers propose and test a satellite‑based upwelling index for the Southeastern Indian Ocean, then explore how this index connects to large‑scale climate drivers—the Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) and El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO). Using multi‑year records of sea surface temperature (SST), chlorophyll‑a, and wind, the team constructs an index that better captures coastal upwelling intensity and […]
A research team from Universitas Padjadjaran has conducted an in-depth study on the Fujiwhara effect and its influence on ocean biophysical variables in the southeastern tropical Indian Ocean region. The Fujiwhara effect, a phenomenon in which two cyclonic vortices interact and affect each other’s trajectories, plays a crucial role in shaping oceanographic conditions. The study […]
The chapter book authored by Dr. Fittrie Meyllianawaty Pratiwy and Dr. Asep Agus Handaka, titled “Exploring the Depths: Social-Economic Mapping for Sustainable Aquaculture Communities and Resilience”, provides an in-depth exploration of how social-economic mapping can strengthen the resilience and sustainability of aquaculture communities. Aquaculture has become one of the key pillars of global food security, […]
Researchers from FPIK Universitas Padjadjaran, Dr. Noir Purba & Syawaludin Alisyahbana Harahap have revealed how long-term oceanographic data combined with new expedition findings can deepen the understanding of water mass stability and mixing in the Banda Sea. By analyzing salinity, temperature, and turbulent mixing, the study highlights the seasonal variability of ocean circulation in this […]
A recent study conducted by Dr. Candra Wirawan Arief, Dr. Kiki Haetami and Prof. Titin Herawati has revealed the biological characteristics and conservation status of sharks captured at the Blanakan Fish Auction Site in Subang Regency, Indonesia. The Blanakan waters, part of the Java Sea (WPP 712), are dominated by small-scale fisheries where sharks continue […]
The research entitled “Examining Temporal Changes in Oceanographic Conditions and Their Impact on Seasonal Yellowfin Tuna Catch Trends in Palabuhanratu Bay Waters Toward Sustainable Fisheries Management” by Gilar Budi Pratama and Nurani Khoerunnisa provides valuable insights into the role of oceanographic variability in shaping fisheries productivity. Palabuhanratu Bay, one of Indonesia’s strategic fishing grounds, is […]
