Bulutui is located next to Bahoi and was known infamously for its blast-fishing activities. Currently the number of this illegal method is on the decline due to law enforcement and community’s increasing awareness for sustainability. This village is located on a hillside that slopes directly into the sea, with the village government office located above the sea. This unique landscape is making this village unique and very beautiful in its own right.
In Bulutui, YAPEKA and JBS are collaborating with the local octopus fisher community and also the greater fisher community in spreading the importance of sustainable fisheries that hopefully will further decrease the application of illegal fishing methods such as blast-fishing. In this village, we are also promoting sustainable fishing practice and management to the local community, by implementing community based temporary closure in some fishing areas, while also promoting implementation of community based patrol to further prevent illegal fishing.
Bahoi
Bahoi is a small village in North Sulawesi, renowned for its Marine Protected Area. Work with the community to strengthen local understanding of conservation benefits, and help monitor seagrass health and the local dugong population.
Tarabitan
In Tarabitan, with UNEP support, YAPEKA and JBS are initiating the development of a community-based spirulina farming enterprise to provide an alternative to livelihoods based on fishing. You will also help with seagrass monitoring and BRUV surveys.
Expeditions
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Seagrass Expedition Lite
Two weeks of intensive training and research, focusing on a single data collection method.
North Minahasa Expedition
Six weeks, covering all methods used gather comprehensive data on seagrass and marine ecosystem status.
Seagrass Expedition Plus
The North Minahasa Seagrass Expedition, plus an extra week or two at Sangihe Island, studying the Bulo Village sea cucumber fishery.
Wallacea Expeditions
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Wallacea Expeditions are developed and delivered by PT Jelajah Buana Semesta (JBS), a division of YAPEKA.
10% of JBS profit is returned to community-led marine conservation organisations.