[Unpad Media Channel] The Department of Marine Science, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences (abbreviated as FPIK) at Universitas Padjadjaran collaborates with the Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences (IOCAS) to hold the 10th PADOC Series international seminarat the Auditorium of FPIK Unpad on Thursday, March 13th, 2025. Under the theme of “Coastal Oceanography for a Sustainable Future”, this seminar discusses about current issues related to ocean modeling, the impact of climate change, and marine ecosystem sustainability.
This event is open by the Dean of FPIK Unpad, Prof. Dr. sc.agr. Yudi Nurul Ihsan, S.Pi, M.Si, with an opening speech from the Head of Department of Marine Science, Dr. Sunarto, M.Si. The seminar series is began by the presentation from Prof. Dr. Feng XingRu,a research professor from IOCAS, which presents a material titled “Coastal Dynamics from China to Indonesia: Advances in Tidal, Storm Surge, Wave, and Tsunami Modeling”. in his presentation, Prof. Feng highlighted the importance of accurate ocean modelling in predicting the coastal disaster. With its long coastline and vulnerability to storm surges and tsunamis, Indonesia requires more advanced modelling technology to reduce the risk and impact of disasters.
Furthermore, Dr. Wang Zheng, the Associate Professor from IOCAS, discussed about “Water Mass Variations in the Maluku Channel of the Indonesian Seas”. This research highlighted the dynamics of sea water mass in the eastern Indonesian waters and its impact on climate change and marine ecosystems in the region.
From Unpad, Dr. Qurnia Wulan Sari, the Assistant Professor from the Department of Marine Science at FPIK Unpad presented how digital technology and remote sensing can be utilized in marine ecosystem management. In her presentation titled “Remote Sensing and Digital Innovation for Deep-Sea and Coastal Oceanography: Advancing Sustainability for the Future Ocean”, Qurnia explained that digital innovation can strengthen the early warning systems in coastal areas and support the sustainability of marine resources.
This seminar is closed with a presentation from Dr. Riza Y. Setiawan of the Department of Fishery Universitas Gadjah Mada. Riza delivered his preliminary research findings about “Effect of Extreme Wind Events on the Population Genetics of Lobster along the Southern Coast of Java”, which reveals how tropical cyclones affect the genetic diversity of lobsters in the southern coastal areas of Java.
Aside from the seminar sessions, this event also serves as an important moment for FPIK Unpad and IOCAS in strengthening their academic collaboration and research. In a meeting between the executive boards of FPIK Unpad and IOCAS, they discuss about a research equipment grant in the form of Air-Sea Flux and CTD (Conductivity Temperature Density) from IOCAS to Unpad. This grant is a part of the implementation of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by the Rector of Unpad and the The Director of IOS in the last 2024.
As a follow-up to this collaboration, the research team from FPIK Unpad and IOCAS made a visit to the Marine Station Unpad in Bojong Salawe to discuss the installation of the Air-Sea Flux equipment planned for May. This equipment will be utilized to monitor the climate exchange in the waters of Pangandaran on a regular basis.
The collaboration between and FPIK and IOCAS shows the importance of the international strategy in supporting the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), specifically point 13 (Climate Change Mitigation) and point 14 (Marine Ecosystems). It is hoped that this seminar and collaboration can contribute in creating a more sustainable future for the oceans.* (Release from FPIK Unpad)
