Hasanuddin University's Marine and Coastal Aquaculture Study Program Holds Community Service Program in Ma'rang District
Pangkep, June 16, 2026 – The Applied Undergraduate Study Program in Marine and Coastal
Aquaculture (PS. STr. BDLP), Faculty of Vocational Studies, Hasanuddin University, held a
Community Service (PKM) activity on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. This activity took place in the
Hall of the Ma'rang District Head's Office, Pangkep Regency, and was attended by dozens of
participants consisting of fisheries business actors and fisheries extension workers from
Bonto-Bonto Village.
This PKM activity featured Ir. Edison Saade, M.Sc., Ph.D., an expert and senior lecturer from
Hasanuddin University, as the main speaker. This team of academics aimed to provide education,
innovative solutions, and technical assistance to the community in addressing the real challenges
facing the local fish farming sector.
In his presentation, Ir. Edison Saade, M.Sc., Ph.D., delivered material on the development of
fisheries cultivation and the application of technology and science to increase the productivity of
community fisheries businesses. Participants were also provided with an understanding of
effective cultivation practices, fisheries business management, and solutions to various problems
frequently encountered in fish farming activities.
The interactive discussion provided an opportunity for participants to share various challenges
they face in the field. Through a question-and-answer session, participants received input and
solutions that can be directly applied in their fisheries businesses.
The Head of the BDLP Study Program stated that this Community Service activity is one of the
pillars of the Tri Dharma of Higher Education and is mandatory to provide a tangible impact on
industry and the wider community. Through this activity, universities not only focus on theory on
campus but also actively go out into the field to solve real-world problems in the community.
"This activity bridges the gap between the academic world and the world of practice, bringing
knowledge from universities to be applied and solving problems in fish farming activities," said
the Head of the BDLP Study Program.
This activity is expected to improve the understanding, technical skills, and competitiveness of
fisheries entrepreneurs in Ma'rang District in managing their aquaculture businesses. Through
this Community Service Program, the BDLP Study Program of the Faculty of Vocational
Studies, Hasanuddin University, reaffirms its commitment to supporting the strengthening of the
national fisheries sector and promoting the sustainable welfare of coastal communities.
Opening remarks by the Head of the Marine and Coastal Aquaculture Study Program, Faculty of Vocational Studies Hasanuddin University
