Dadang Mujiono, GC Project Director, writes for the publication Public Syndicate to call out the lack of support for protecting critical marine ecosystems, with the main focus being on Indonesia. Indonesia, despite having one of the most beautiful and critical oceanic ecosystems on Earth containing vast stretches of intact coral reefs, lacks overall protection.
Throughout October 2026, Yayasan Laut Biru Kepulauan Derawan (YLBKD) and Global Conservation (GC) strengthened marine protection through joint government patrols, conservation technology, and community engagement.
During August, Global Conservation (GC) and Yayasan Laut Biru Kepulauan Derawan (YLBKD) continued strengthening marine protection across East Kalimantan and Maluku through enforcement patrols, species protection, conservation technology, and community engagement under our Global Park Defense (GPD) and Community Protection (CP) programs.
In the turquoise waters of Indonesia’s Derawan Archipelago, a deafening dynamite blast shatters the morning calm, trumpeting the ongoing destruction of one of the world’s most biodiverse marine ecosystems…
Throughout September 2026, Yayasan Laut Biru Kepulauan Derawan (YLBKD) and Global Conservation (GC) continued strengthening protected-area and species protection through field patrols, surveillance technology, and community engagement.
Global Conservation’s project in the Derawan Archipelago protects marine and coastal ecosystems by actively supporting law enforcement officers, rangers, and local communities. Together, we safeguard conservation areas and endangered marine species from poaching, illegal fishing, and environmental destruction.
Indonesia just inaugurated its first marine radar with the Governments of East Kalimantan and Berau to protect the Derawan Archipelago, Indonesia’s most important and biodiverse Marine Protected Areas (MPA).
Recently, ten green turtles were brutally slaughtered—caught on video in direct violation of Indonesian Conservation Law.
Global Conservation signs an agreement with the East Kalimantan (EK) Government to deploy Global Park Defense for conservation areas across the region, beginning with a pilot project in the Derawan Archipelago.
Dadang Mujiono, GC Project Director, writes for the publication Public Syndicate to call out the lack of support for protecting critical marine ecosystems, with the main focus being on Indonesia. Indonesia, despite having one of the most beautiful and critical oceanic ecosystems on Earth containing vast stretches of intact coral reefs, lacks overall protection.
The Derawan Archipelago, a collection of tropical islands with vibrant coral reefs, boasts a stunning underwater landscape. It ranks among the most biologically diverse regions in Indonesia and serves as a critical protein source for communities across the Sulawesi Sea, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines.
Despite its natural beauty and ecological importance, the Derawan Archipelago faces significant challenges in both the fishing and tourism sectors.
2024 was a huge year for GC, led by Jeff Morgan. This video shows land and sea protection work in Guatemala, Uganda, Malaysia, Ukraine, Indonesia, Ecuador, Cambodia, Panama, and Cameroon.
Yayasan Laut Biru Kepulauan Derawan (YLBKD), in collaboration with Global Conservation (GC), continued to strengthen marine protection in the Derawan Archipelago through support for patrol operations, the deployment of M2 monitoring technology, capacity building for law enforcement, and initiatives focused on community empowerment and applied research.