Two IPB University Researchers Encourage the Use of Acoustic Technology to Explore Wakatobi Sea Potential
Two researchers from IPB University’s Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science (FPIK), Prof Sri Pujiyati and Dr Steven Solikin, shared insights regarding the use of acoustic technology and marine instrumentation in observing the Wakatobi aquatic ecosystem.
This was conveyed by both during a public lecture organized by the Wakatobi Marine and Fisheries Community Academy (AKKP) some time ago. The event was attended by dozens of students and lecturers from AKKP Wakatobi and the Muhammadiyah Institute of Technology and Business (ITBM) Wakatobi.
“Acoustic technology today is not only used to determine sea depth, but is also able to identify fish density, bottom substrate, and even detect the condition of coral reefs and seagrass beds,” said Dr Steven in his presentation.
Further, Dr Steven and Prof Sri Pujiyati on that occasion explained the basic principles of underwater acoustics, types of marine instrumentation, and their applications in ecosystem observation and fish resource detection.
A postgraduate student from IPB University’s Doctoral Program in Marine Technology, Baigo Hamuna, SIK, MSi, also provided his perspective to the students, encouraging them to pursue the highest possible education in order to contribute more to the development of the Wakatobi region.
The Acting Director (Plt) of AKKP Wakatobi, Alfi Kusuma Admaja, SPi, MSi, in his remarks conveyed the importance of mastering marine technology as a supporting tool in exploration, research, and sustainable management of marine resources.
“The Wakatobi region has ecological advantages and a strategic position on the map of Indonesia’s marine biodiversity. Therefore, mastering marine technology becomes important for students as future actors in the development of the marine sector,” he said.
The question and answer session was dynamic. Students appeared enthusiastic to delve deeper into the practical use of echosounders, bathymetric mapping, and acoustic research opportunities in the Wakatobi waters, which are rich in marine biodiversity.(*/Rz) (IAAS/EXC)
