The area to the west of Tanjung Putus (Lampung) was identified as a study site for the interaction between land-based and seacage aquaculture, as there are at least 12 sea cage farms in the channel and two large areas of tambak farming nearby, which are probably semi-intensive.

The Research Institute for Coastal Aquaculture (RICA), South Sulawesi, completed four field trips to the Tanjung Putus area, towards the project goal of comparing the environmental effects of land-based and seacage aquaculture.

Map 1. Lampung, South Sumatra – this map shows what activities are found here, including sea cages, land-based ponds (both active, abandoned and candidates for future development), as well as the general vegetation, roads and coral reefs. (Map by Dr Projo Daneodoro, Gaja Madah University, Jogjakarta, Indonesia)

Studies were also completed of land and sea based activities in South Sulawesi, at Labuange Bay and Laikang (see maps below).

Map 2. Labuange Bay, South Sulawesi, where there are located 5 commercial farms growing grouper. (Map by Dr Projo Daneodoro, Gaja Madah University, Jogjakarta, Indonesia)

Map 3. Laikang – a state in the Makassar region in the Southern Celebes, South Sulawesi (5^o35’54’’, 119^o27’21’’) (Map by Dr Projo Daneodoro, Gaja Madah University, Jogjakarta, Indonesia)