Pathogenic Bacteria Threat in Pangandaran’s Vannamei Shrimp Farming

A recent study led by Universitas Padjadjaran has investigated the contamination of pathogenic bacteria in vannamei shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) farming areas along the Pangandaran coast, West Java. Researchers analyzed pond water, seawater, and sediment samples from five stations and found that sediment contained the highest bacterial loads (2.854×10⁷ CFU/g), including harmful species such as Vibrio […]

Protecting Amphidromous Goby Fish in the Cimaja River

A new study published in the Egyptian Journal of Aquatic Biology & Fisheries (2025) examines the threats facing freshwater amphidromous goby fish in the Cimaja River–estuary, Sukabumi, Indonesia. These migratory fish, which move between freshwater and marine habitats, face both internal threats such as low egg survival and high larval mortality, and external threats from […]

Probiotics to Strengthen Carp Immunity: Unlocking Bacillus subtilis Potential

A new study published in the Egyptian Journal of Aquatic Biology & Fisheries (2025) explored the role of Bacillus subtilis CgM22—a probiotic bacterium isolated from fish intestines—in boosting the immune system of common carp (Cyprinus carpio). Researchers identified antimicrobial peptide (AMP) genes such as surfactin (SrfAA) and subtilin (SpaS), which demonstrated strong antibacterial potential. Feeding […]

Turning Fish Waste into Sustainable Poultry Feed: Fermented Pangasius Shows Promise

Original Title: Evaluation of the nutritional value of fermented pangasius fish waste and its potential as a poultry feed supplement SDGs Connection Secondary SDGs: SDG 2 – Zero Hunger, SDG 14 – Life Below Water Narrative Explanation A research team from Universitas Padjadjaran explored an innovative way to transform pangasius fish processing waste into a […]

Socio-Economic Dynamics of Octopus Fisheries in East Java

A recent study published in BIO Web of Conferences (2025) explores the socio-economic dynamics of small-scale octopus fisheries in East Java, Indonesia. Conducted in Sumenep, Banyuwangi, and Malang, the research highlights how octopus fishing serves as a crucial livelihood for coastal communities, while also facing significant challenges such as climate change, fluctuating market prices, high […]

FPIK Unpad Selenggarakan International Workshop on Fish Reproductive Hormone Assays (ELISA Kits) 2025

Bandung, 10 Februari 2025 – Fakultas Perikanan dan Ilmu Kelautan (FPIK) Universitas Padjadjaran (Unpad) menyelenggarakan International Workshop on Fish Reproductive Hormone Assays (ELISA Kits) 2025 bekerja sama dengan Borneo Marine Research Institute, University Malaysia Sabah (UMS). Workshop ini akan berlangsung dari tanggal 10 hingga 14 Februari 2025 dan berfokus pada pengujian hormon ikan menggunakan ELISA […]

Cold Shock Technique Boosts Tetraploid Catfish Production

A recent study published in Trends in Sciences (2025) investigated how cold shock treatments affect larval viability and chromosome manipulation in the Asian redtail catfish (Hemibagrus nemurus). By applying temperature shocks at different times after fertilization, researchers found that a 3-minute cold shock at 6 °C, given 28 minutes after fertilization, produced the highest tetraploid […]

Breaking Ground in TB Drug Discovery: Development of a Dimer-Based Screening System Targeting PhoR

A research collaboration led by Institut Teknologi Bandung with contributions from Universitas Padjadjaran’s Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences (represented by Dr. Eri Bachtiar) has successfully developed a dimer-based screening system (DBSS) to target Mycobacterium tuberculosis’s PhoR sensor kinase. This innovation opens a promising path toward the discovery of novel anti-tuberculosis (TB) drugs, especially in […]

Research Spotlight: Mapping Skipjack Tuna Habitats in the Makassar Strait

A new study led by researchers from Universitas Padjadjaran, in collaboration with Universitas Hasanuddin and Andalas University, has successfully modeled the potential habitat of skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) in the Makassar Strait using satellite-derived oceanographic data and the MaxEnt model. By integrating parameters such as sea surface temperature, salinity, chlorophyll-a, sea surface height, wind, and […]

FPIK UNPAD RESEARCH FUND; Grant Fund Management in promoting innovative activities and development in the Faculty

Jatinangor, Desember 31, 2024  A number of research and development activities in the field of marine affairs and fisheries have been carried out with funding support from various important agencies, with the aim of improving the management of Indonesia’s marine resources. The following is a summary of the main projects and their funding amounts: PKS […]

FPIK Unpad Secures Major Research Grant to Advance Climate Action (SDG 13)

The Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences, Universitas Padjadjaran (FPIK Unpad), has successfully secured a research grant totaling Rp 574,017,638 dedicated to projects supporting SDG 13: Climate Action. The flagship project under this grant, “Utilizing Climate-Smart Shrimp Farming as a Nature-Based Climate Solution for Small-Scale Farmers in Coastal Indonesia,” aims to strengthen coastal resilience, support […]

FPIK Unpad KKN Programs Empower Communities and Support SDGs 1-17

The Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences of Universitas Padjadjaran (FPIK Unpad) continues to empower students to directly contribute to sustainable community development through the Kuliah Kerja Nyata (KKN) program. The 2024-2025 semester KKN engages students in real-world community service projects across various districts in West Java, implicitly addressing all 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). […]