Grand Opening Seagrass Education Academy (SEA) at University of Maritim Raja Ali Haji

CarbonEthics, in collaboration with Youth Empowerment for Seagrass (SOA) and the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, held the grand opening of the first session of the Seagrass Education Academy at the University of Maritim Raja Ali Haji in Kepulauan Riau.

This program aims to educate and inspire future leaders passionate about environmental sustainability, focusing on the role of seagrass ecosystems in preserving marine biodiversity and restoring climate balance.

Marine Science Department Lecturer at Maritime Raja Ali Haji University, Aditya Hikmat Nugraha, presented the topic “Introduction to Seagrass Ecosystems”. This event successfully reached over 40 youth across Bintan Island and engaged more than 20 selected participants from diverse backgrounds.

Looking ahead, this event has several meaningful goals to empower youth, including: 

• Inspire youth to become advocates for marine conservation. 

• Foster a deeper understanding of seagrass ecosystems and their role in climate resilience. 

• Build a network of future leaders passionate about environmental sustainability in the region.

“Through this program, I gained valuable insights into seagrass and its ecosystem services, particularly its role in stabilizing the seabed. This experience has broadened my understanding of seagrass and its significance. Thank you Seagrass Education Academy (SEA)!” said Siti Mardiania, Student of Marine Science University of Maritim Raja Ali Haji.

By fostering education about marine life, such as seagrass, we can inspire and support passionate future leaders dedicated to environmental sustainability. Join us in preserving the blue carbon ecosystem through our restoration initiatives at www.carbonethics.co/partnership.