In eastern Indonesia, communities revive customary systems to protect the seas

Mongabay
May 13, 2026, 7:19 am50 ptsTrending
JAKARTA — On small islands across eastern Indonesia, coastal communities are reviving customary rules, seasonal fishing closures, turtle protection and mangrove stewardship to protect marine ecosystems threatened by blast fishing, turtle hunting and habitat loss. Their efforts are the focus of Jejak Wallacea,…

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