SEAFDEC/IFRDMD Invites Sriwijaya University Internship Students to Join Educational Field Trip in Muara Enim
SEAFDEC/IFRDMD invited internship students from the Department of International Relations, Sriwijaya University, to participate in an educational field trip to the Patra Tani Installation in Muara Belida, Muara Enim, on 23 April 2026.
The activity was organized to provide the students with direct exposure to sustainable inland fisheries management, conservation systems, and aquaculture practices. Through the field trip, the participants were expected to gain a better understanding of how field-based approaches can support sustainable resource management and community-oriented fisheries development.
During the visit, the students were introduced to the SPEECTRA conservation swamp system, including its functions, design concept, and role in supporting sustainable inland fishery resource management. The participants also received an overview of how the SPEECTRA model is applied as part of an integrated approach to fisheries conservation and development.
In addition to the conservation component, the students had the opportunity to observe aquaculture ponds and take part in a hands-on fish measurement session. The fish observed and measured during the activity included kissing gourami and three-spot gourami, allowing the students to gain a closer understanding of inland fish species and basic field observation methods.
The program was supported by technical staff from the Research Institute for Inland Fisheries and Extension (RIIFE) of the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, who provided explanations and facilitated the learning process throughout the visit. The interactive nature of the activity allowed the students to connect academic knowledge with practical experience in the field.
Through this educational field trip, SEAFDEC/IFRDMD sought to strengthen the students’ knowledge and practical understanding of fisheries conservation and aquaculture systems, while broadening their perspective on the importance of sustainable resource management in both local and global contexts.