Marine research starts next month

Marine research starts next month

AMBON, Maluku: The local research and development center of
the National Institute of Sciences here is planning to conduct
its first research study on marine biodiversity found in the
small islands located in the eastern part of the country.

"On board KM Baruna Jaya, the research study aims to determine
the potential of the area's marine life, including its fish,
coral reefs and seaweeds," senior researcher Lucky Wenno said as
quoted by Antara here Thursday.

The research ship KM Baruna Jaya, scheduled to arrive here on
May 15, includes four modern onboard laboratories.

Wenno said the research study also aims to determine the
precise condition of Indonesia's eastern waters, as well as its
fish, coral reefs and other marine biota.