• Marine Waste Education Portal: For a Clean and Sustainable Indonesian Sea

    Learn and understand the issue of marine debris in Indonesia. Build the capacity to monitor marine waste for a cleaner ocean and a sustainable ecosystem.

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    About the Education Portal

    This portal is specifically designed to support self-learning on marine debris monitoring in Indonesia. You can find essential information ranging from an introduction to types of marine debris, their sources, to monitoring and reporting methods aligned with the national guidelines of the Ministry of Environment.

    Advantages of the Education Portal

    Learn anytime, anywhere, flexibly! This portal is open to everyone and provides easy access to interactive materials, infographics, and quizzes. You can also earn an official certificate upon completing the learning modules related to marine debris monitoring.

    Explore the Portal: Identify and Monitor Marine Debris

    Start your learning journey by accessing a wide range of educational materials developed by the Directorate of Pollution and Coastal and Marine Damage Control of the Ministry of Environment/Environmental Control Agency (Directorate of PPKWPL KLH-BPLH). Available in the form of videos, e-books, articles, and technical guidelines. This portal is designed to help you understand and effectively monitor marine debris, in support of policies and the preservation of Indonesia’s marine ecosystems.

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    Learn the basics about marine waste – its types, impacts on ecosystems, and why it is important for us to manage it together

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Available courses

Introduction to Marine Waste

Introduction to Marine Waste

Course modified date: 12 June 2025
  • Duration:

    20 Minutes

  • Amount of Material:

    4 materials

  • Certificate:

    E-certificate

  • Language:

    Indonesia

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Welcome to the Introductory Course on Marine Debris!

This course is designed to provide you with a deep understanding of one of the world's most pressing environmental issues: marine debris.

You will learn the fundamentals of what marine debris is, its impact on ecosystems, and inspiring success stories from various ocean cleanup efforts. Through interactive materials, inspiring videos, and quizzes to test your knowledge, we hope this course will be your first step in contributing to a cleaner and healthier ocean.

Let's embark on this learning journey together and be part of the solution!

At the end of this course, students will gain a basic understanding of marine debris.

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Introduction to Marine Debris Monitoring

Introduction to Marine Debris Monitoring

Course modified date: 20 June 2025
  • Duration:

    2 15 Minutes

  • Amount of Material:

    3 materials

  • Certificate:

    Available

  • Language:

    Indonesia

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Marine debris is a cross-sector and cross-regional issue that requires a scientific and standardized approach. In this course, you will learn the contents of the Marine Debris Monitoring Guidelines published by the Ministry of Environment, which serve as the national reference for conducting waste monitoring.

This course covers an introduction to the types of marine debris, general monitoring methods, and the importance of data in supporting effective management policies. It also serves as a precursor to more technical advanced courses, including:

  • Beach Waste Monitoring Guidelines
  • Floating Waste Monitoring Guidelines
  • Seabed Waste Monitoring Guidelines

With an interactive approach and learning videos, this course is suitable for anyone who wants to understand the basics of marine debris monitoring and contribute to preserving Indonesia's maritime ecosystems.

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Guidelines for Beach Debris Monitoring

Guidelines for Beach Debris Monitoring

Course modified date: 18 July 2025
  • Duration:

    15 Minutes

  • Amount of Material:

    3 Materials

  • Certificate:

    Available

  • Language:

    Indonesia

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The coast is a critical zone vulnerable to the accumulation of marine debris from various human activities. This module provides comprehensive technical guidance for participants to understand and apply coastal waste monitoring procedures in line with national guidelines.

This course emphasizes practical steps, including:

  • Planning field surveys, including determining monitoring locations and timing
  • Establishing transects and observation plots to identify debris distribution
  • Collection and classification of debris based on size and type
  • Using technical tools, such as GPS for mapping locations and analytical scales for measuring mass
  • Recording data using standard forms, along with data validation for reporting

Participants will also learn how to manage the data collected for use in formulating evidence-based waste management policies.

Through a combination of learning videos, data entry simulations, and quizzes, this module is designed to enhance your practical capacity in the field. This course is highly relevant for local government officials, NGOs, academics, and volunteers involved in coastal management programs.

This module is an advanced part of the introductory "Marine Debris Monitoring Guidelines" course and serves as an important foundation before delving into floating and seabed waste monitoring.

📍 With the technical skills acquired from this module, you can support more accurate, effective, and sustainable coastal waste management.

 
 
 
 
 
 
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Guidelines for Monitoring Floating Debris

Guidelines for Monitoring Floating Debris

Course modified date: 20 June 2025
  • Duration:

    15 Minutes

  • Amount of Material:

    3 Materials

  • Certificate:

    Available

  • Language:

    Indonesia

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Floating debris is one of the most visible forms of marine pollution, yet it has a significant impact on aquatic ecosystems and marine life. This module is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the floating debris monitoring process, both from a technical and strategic perspective.

Participants will learn in detail about:

  • The types of floating debris commonly found on the ocean surface
  • Techniques for measuring volume and spatial distribution of floating debris
  • Using tools such as surface nets, survey boats, satellite imagery, and drones
  • Standardized methodology for documenting and recording monitoring data

This module also covers the scientific and policy context behind the development of floating debris monitoring as a basis for mitigating impacts on marine life, such as sea turtles, fish, and marine mammals.

Presented through learning videos, infographics, and field case studies, participants will gain the technical and analytical skills needed to contribute to effective floating debris management.

📌 This module is an advanced part of the basic "Marine Debris Monitoring Guidelines" course and can be taken alongside other modules such as coastal and seabed waste monitoring to gain a comprehensive understanding of the national monitoring system.

🎯 After completing this course, participants are expected to understand the importance of floating debris monitoring and be skilled in applying it in the field.

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Guidelines for Monitoring Seafloor Debris

Guidelines for Monitoring Seafloor Debris

Course modified date: 20 June 2025
  • Duration:

    20 Minutes

  • Amount of Material:

    3 Materials

  • Certificate:

    Available

  • Language:

    Indonesia

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Seabed debris is a hidden threat that damages crucial habitats such as coral reefs, seagrass beds, and other benthic ecosystems. This module is designed to provide an in-depth technical understanding of how seabed debris monitoring is conducted systematically and scientifically.

Through this module, participants will learn about:

  • The types and characteristics of seabed debris, such as plastics, metals, and other remnants of human activities
  • Monitoring techniques using visual methods (diving, ROV/Remotely Operated Vehicle)
  • Using transects and observation points for standardized data collection
  • Documenting monitoring results with reporting formats according to the Ministry of Environment and Forestry guidelines
  • Analyzing monitoring results as a basis for supporting marine management policy-making

This module also teaches the background context of why seabed monitoring is so important, especially because this area is difficult to access but is rich in biodiversity. With a data-driven approach, participants will understand how to detect pollution sources and locations prone to seabed debris accumulation.

Presented through videos, infographics, quizzes, and real-life case examples, this module is suitable for marine practitioners, scientific divers, students, and those involved in protecting marine ecosystems.

📌 This module is an advanced part of the introductory course and complements the coastal and floating debris modules to provide a comprehensive understanding of national marine debris monitoring.

🎯 After completing this module, participants are expected to have the technical skills to apply monitoring methods and actively contribute to preserving Indonesia's seabed ecosystems.

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