ATSEA Program

The ATSEA Q3 Newsletter is out! 🌊 Our latest edition covers new plans for fishing gear management, early work on dugong genetic connectivity, and regional discussions on partnerships and long-term cooperation across the ATS. 📖 Read more atsea-program.com/newsletter…

Papua New Guinea marked its 51st Independence Day on 16 September 2026 🇵🇬 We value Papua New Guinea’s continued partnership and commitment to regional cooperation for a healthy and sustainably managed Arafura and Timor Seas🌊 #ATSEA #PapuaNewGuinea

ATSEA and partners met in Bogor to discuss the initial phase of a dugong population genetics study in Indonesia 🌊 The discussion brought together knowledge and experience from across institutions to help shape the next steps 📝

In Merauke, senior fishers continue to make and repair fishing nets, supporting younger fishers while keeping valuable skills alive. Read the story 🔗bit.ly/SanggarNelayan

Managing old fishing gear doesn’t stop at collection. From ports to communities, lessons from Java are helping ATSEA explore practical approaches to end-of-life fishing gear management across the Arafura and Timor Seas region. 📖 bit.ly/ATSEA_Newsletter

We're hiring! Join the ATSEA Program as a Senior Specialist for ALDFG Project Design and help develop a project that will guide coordinated regional action to address ghost gear across the Arafura and Timor Seas. Learn more at atsea-program.com/get-involv…

New partnerships are opening new opportunities for conservation across the Arafura and Timor Seas🤝 The latest ATSEA Newsletter is available now! 📖 Explore the latest edition: atsea-program.com/newsletter…

Call for Proposals 📢 The ATSEA Program is seeking a national service company or consulting firm to conduct a Feasibility Study for Developing a Circular Economy Scheme for ALDFG and EOLFG Management in Merauke, South Papua. More info ⬇️ atsea-program.com/get-involv…

ATSEA is pleased to participate in the seminar Sinergi Biru as part of the 2026 World Environment Day celebrations. Dr Handoko Adi Susanto will share insights on ecosystem-based solutions to marine litter, drawing on experiences and lessons from the Arafura and Timor Seas.

Happy Coral Triangle Day 🪸 The Arafura and Timor Seas are connected to the wider Coral Triangle through shared marine ecosystems and biodiversity. Together we celebrate this year's theme, Advancing Ocean Stewardship for a Resilient Blue Coral Triangle.