BENGKULU — The Department of Marine Science and Fisheries Science at Universitas Bengkulu is officially hosting the National Seminar on Marine and Fisheries Research Results (SAMUDRA RAFFLESIA I). Held virtually via Zoom on December 18, 2025, the seminar brings together researchers, academics, students, and practitioners to discuss innovative strategies for sustainable marine and coastal resource management.

Under the central theme “Optimization of Coastal and Marine Ecosystems to Support Indonesia’s Food Security Based on the Blue Economy,” this seminar aims to highlight key scientific insights and technological applications that drive sustainable aquatic production while conserving vital marine environments.

Keynote Speakers & Topics

The seminar features distinguished experts in the field of marine science and fisheries:

• Tirtadanu, S.Pi., M.F.Sc. (National Research and Innovation Agency / BRIN)

  • Topic: “Blue Economy as a Pillar of Food Security through the Utilization of Marine Resources”

• Dr. Dewi Purnama, S.Pi., M.Si. (Department of Marine Science, Universitas Bengkulu)

  • Topic: “The Role of Coastal Ecosystems in Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Based on the Blue Economy”

• Dr. Eko Nofridiansyah, S.Pi., M.Sc. (Department of Marine Science, Universitas Bengkulu)

  • Topic: “SEAFED-Spatial Estuary Analytics for Food Security & Blue-Economy Decisions: A Geospatial and Bioindicator-Based Estuary Resource Management Model”

The session will be moderated by Person Pesona Renta, S.Kel., M.Si., Ph.D. (Universitas Bengkulu).

Call for Papers & Sub-topics

Researchers and authors are invited to present papers across a wide spectrum of sub-topics, including:

• Local Wisdom-Based Coastal and Small Island Resource Management

• Marine Biodiversity and Ecology

• Capture Fisheries

• Aquaculture

• Marine Biotechnology and Bioprospecting

• Marine and Fisheries Oceanography

• GIS for Marine and Fisheries Science

• Exploration of Marine and Fisheries Resources

• Aquatic Product Processing and Technology

• Agromaritime and Integrated Farming

Accepted papers will be published in the e-Proceedings of the National Seminar on Marine and Fisheries Research Results Vol. 4 (2025) (e-ISSN: 2987-5587).

Important Dates

• Abstract Submission Deadline: November 27, 2025

• Letter of Acceptance (LOA) Notification: December 4, 2025

• Full Paper Submission Deadline: December 11, 2025

• Presentation Slide (PPT) Submission: December 14, 2025

• Seminar Event Date: December 18, 2025 (Starts at 08:00 WIB)

Registration & Fees

• General Presenters: IDR 200,000

• Postgraduate Student Presenters: IDR 150,000

• Undergraduate / Diploma Student Presenters: IDR 100,000

• General Participants (Non-Presenters): FREE (Includes e-certificate)

Registration and Contact Details

Interested participants and presenters can register online via bit.ly/Registrasi-SemnasKPUNIB2025.

• Payment Account: BNI 2500002200 (a/n RPL 016 UNIB UTK DANA KELOLAAN BLU)

• Contact Persons:

  • Syarif: +62 858-0537-5221

  • Anggini: +62 858-3823-4851

• Email: samudra.rafflesia@unib.ac.id