From coral reef conservation to climate resilience: Turning Indonesia's marine wealth into global impact
Professor Jamaluddin Jompa of Hasanuddin University is leveraging his background in marine ecology to advance coral reef conservation in Indonesia. His work integrates scientific research, AI-enabled monitoring, and policy development to protect marine ecosystems.
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Effective marine conservation is critical for biodiversity and the economic stability of coastal communities facing climate change.
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Add to Preferred Sources From coral reef ecology to restoration and advanced monitoring, Prof. Dr. Ir. Jamaluddin Jompa, Rector of UNHAS, is helping translate Indonesia's marine wealth into scientific and societal impact. Credit: Prof. Dr. Ir. Jamaluddin Jompa from UNHAS For Dr. Jamaluddin Jompa, the ocean has never been simply a subject of scientific study. He was born in Takalar, a coastal region of South Sulawesi, Indonesia, and his connection with the sea was forged early. Witnessing the degradation of Indonesia's coastal waters made him wonder: What happens when the ecological relationships that sustain marine ecosystems begin to break down and, more importantly, can they be restored?
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