Teluk Lamong, BRIN map marine life to support conservation

Surabaya, E Java (ANTARA) - PT Terminal Teluk Lamong and Indonesia's National Research and Innovation Agency, or BRIN, are mapping marine biodiversity in Teluk Lamong waters, East Java Province, to strengthen science-based environmental management and support long-term coastal ecosystem conservation.

The partnership also includes publishing Wildlife Series 2: Marine Life of the Teluk Lamong Area, which is expected to become a key scientific reference for sustainable environmental management in the port area.

"We want a comprehensive picture of marine biodiversity in Teluk Lamong so every environmental management decision is supported by strong scientific evidence," Corporate Secretary Syaiful Anam said in a statement released on Thursday.

Seven researchers from BRIN's Biota Systems Research Center conducted field research in PT Terminal Teluk Lamong's waters from June 29 through July 3, 2026.

During the five-day survey, researchers collected samples and identified plankton, macrobenthos and nekton to establish a biodiversity profile for the Teluk Lamong marine ecosystem.

The collaboration will also produce Wildlife Series 2: Marine Life of the Teluk Lamong Area, documenting the diversity of marine organisms found in the waters surrounding the port.

The publication is expected to serve as an educational resource for the public, academics and other stakeholders while demonstrating that port development can advance alongside environmental conservation.

Anam said BRIN's on-site research plays an important role in producing reliable, scientifically validated data to support environmental management initiatives.

He said the findings are expected to benefit not only the company but also contribute to scientific research and coastal ecosystem conservation efforts across Indonesia.

BRIN researcher Hanung Agus Mulyadi said preliminary observations and sampling indicate marine biodiversity in PT Terminal Teluk Lamong's waters remains in generally good condition.

The diversity of plankton, macrobenthos and nekton identified during the survey suggests the ecosystem continues to support a broad range of aquatic organisms.

Hanung said all collected samples will undergo further laboratory identification and analysis before researchers reach comprehensive conclusions on biodiversity conditions.

"We hope this research will provide scientific data supporting sustainable environmental management in port areas while serving as a reference for future coastal ecosystem conservation efforts," Hanung said.

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