Students from the 2023 cohort of the Aquatic Resource Management (MSA) Study Program at the Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (Faperta UGM), conducted a field practicum on Tuesday and Wednesday, May 26–27, 2025, at the Tegalsari National Fisheries Port (PPN Tegalsari). The activity aimed to explore the livelihood strategies of fishermen in the Tegalsari area.
In his welcoming remarks, Nugroho W.S. Dandung, S.Pi., M.Si., Head of the Administrative Subdivision at PPN Tegalsari, expressed appreciation for the students’ enthusiasm during their visit.
“We at PPN Tegalsari are very pleased to welcome all of you. Hopefully, this visit will provide valuable insights into the real conditions at the port, especially regarding the livelihoods of fishermen in Tegalsari,” said Nugroho. The event continued with remarks from Ir. Hery Saksono, M.A., the lecturer in charge of the Socio-Economic Fisheries Assessment Practicum.
“We sincerely thank PPN Tegalsari for once again welcoming UGM Fisheries students. We hope you make the most of this opportunity to understand the real-world context of fishermen’s livelihoods,” said Hery.
During the two-day practicum, students collected primary data through direct interviews with fishermen, crew members, boat owners, and other fisheries business actors at the port. The success of these interviews was supported by PPN Tegalsari, which helped coordinate several respondents from the fishing community.
This field practicum served as a valuable learning experience for students to gain firsthand knowledge about the lives of fisheries stakeholders. With support from the Faculty of Agriculture, the Department of Fisheries at Faperta UGM continues to demonstrate its role as an educational institution committed to sustainable livelihoods.
The successful implementation of this field practicum also reflects Faperta UGM’s dedication to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including SDG 1: No Poverty, SDG 2: Zero Hunger, SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being, SDG 4: Quality Education, SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, and SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities.
Author: Anin Dita Rahmadiyanti
Editor: Desi Utami