Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science

February 16, 2024 — In celebration of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, Perempuan Laut hosted an Instagram Live Talk featuring: Speakers:Elle Wibisono – Adjunct Professor at Georgetown University, Fishery Scientist at Conservation International, and Research Collaborator at OceanXTasya Karissa – Co-Founder & Executive Director of Biorock Indonesia Moderator:Kirana Agustina – Founder […]
Blue Carbon Ecosystems Conservation

Jimbaran, February 8, 2025 — Perempuan Laut collaborated with Konservasi Indonesia to express their views on blue carbon ecosystem conservation. This activity was a response to the session titled “Blue Carbon Ecosystems Conservation” during the Bali Ocean Days event, which featured three female panelists: Meizani Irmadhiany (Senior Vice President & Executive Chair / Konservasi Indonesia), […]
“I Hope You’re Whale Enough”

Solo Exhibition by Puri Fidhini Jakarta, February 4, 2025 — Perempuan Laut had the opportunity to visit a solo exhibition by Puri Fidhini. When the women of the sea meet art, a wordless dialogue is created about resilience, freedom, and identity. In Puri Fidhini’s Solo Exhibition, we discover how the sea and women tell their […]
Portrait of Coastal Life

Jakarta, January 15, 2025 – Museum Bahari, in collaboration with Indonesia Hidden Heritage, successfully hosted a talk show titled “Portrait of Coastal Life” at the Ir. H. Juanda Auditorium, Museum Bahari Jakarta. The event was moderated by Amani Rahutri Radhwarana from Perempuan Laut Indonesia and Karina A. Mintahir (Putri Indonesia Kepulauan Riau 2023 & Indonesia […]
Indonesia-United States Dialogue on Maritime Security in the Sulu-Sulawesi Sea

On April 23rd 2024, Perempuan Laut ID was invited to be a conversation starter at the Indonesia-United States Dialogue on Maritime Security in the Sulu-Sulawesi Sea. This event is attended by U.S. Agency for International Development, Kementerian Kelautan dan Perikanan, Kementerian Koordinator Bidang Kemaritiman dan Investasi, Badan Riset dan Inovasi Nasional, University of Tennessee, Universitas […]
We are officially legal now

Perempuan Laut (PL) Indonesia is an Indonesian non-profit female empowerment organization, officially established as a foundation on November 25, 2024. Our mission is to elevate women voices and empower them to thrive in ocean-related industries by reframing attitudes towards local women in ocean-based livelihoods. We provide access to resources and support to transform female participation […]
Transforming Waste into Value – Empowering Inclusive Strategies for Sustainable Plastic Management.

On October 2024, Perempuan Laut Indonesia, represented by Kirana Agustina, Perempuan Laut Founder and Managing Director, moderated an all-female panellist on industry panel session on transforming waste into value – empowering inclusive strategies for sustainable plastic management. The session was part of the Australian Government CSIRO ’s Indo-Pacific Plastics Innovation Network (IPPIN)’s flagship annual event, […]
Monika: Indigenous Women from the Aru Islands

“Wherever I go, whatever I do, the label of indigenous woman is always attached to me, I’m proud to be an indigenous woman” Life background as an indigenous woman Born and raised in the remote village of Fatlabata on Koba Island, part of the Aru Islands. Without realizing it, the label of an indigenous woman […]
Salted Fish in Various Regions of Indonesia

Indonesia, as a maritime country, has an abundance of marine products. One of the most popular processed fish products in various regions is salted fish. Almost every coastal region in Indonesia has a unique way of processing salted fish, both from the type of fish used, the salting process, to the drying technique. Interestingly, due […]