Research in Teluk Lamong waters will provide scientific data supporting environmental management, ESG implementation and coastal conservation while documenting marine biodiversity through a joint publication
PT Terminal Teluk Lamong (TTL) has partnered with Indonesia’s National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) to map marine biodiversity in Teluk Lamong waters, aiming to strengthen science-based environmental management and support the company’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives.
The collaboration includes surveys of plankton, macrobenthos and nekton in the waters surrounding the container terminal, as well as the publication of Wildlife Series 2: Marine Biota of the Teluk Lamong Area, which will document marine biodiversity in the area.
TTL said the research is intended to establish a scientific baseline on the ecological condition of Teluk Lamong waters that can be used to support environmental management and coastal ecosystem conservation around the port.
Seven researchers from BRIN’s Research Center for Biosystematics carried out field surveys between June 29 and July 3, collecting and identifying marine organisms to compile a biodiversity profile of the bay.
The findings will undergo further laboratory analysis before being incorporated into a scientific database and the planned publication, which is expected to serve as a reference for researchers, policymakers and the public.
Syaiful Anam, Corporate Secretary of PT Terminal Teluk Lamong, said the collaboration reflects the company’s efforts to integrate scientific research into environmental management.
“Sustainability must be supported by credible scientific data,” Syaiful Anam said.
“Through this collaboration with BRIN, we aim to obtain a comprehensive understanding of marine biodiversity in Teluk Lamong waters so that our environmental management is based on scientific evidence.”
He said the research would also contribute to broader efforts to preserve Indonesia’s coastal ecosystems while supporting responsible port operations.
Hanung Agus Mulyadi, a researcher at BRIN’s Research Center for Biosystematics, said preliminary field observations indicated that marine life in the waters surrounding the terminal remained in relatively good condition.
“The diversity of organisms observed, ranging from plankton and macrobenthos to nekton, suggests the ecosystem is still capable of supporting various aquatic species,” Hanung said.
He cautioned that all collected samples would undergo laboratory identification and analysis before researchers draw final conclusions on the ecological condition of the area.
“We expect the research to provide scientific data that can support sustainable environmental management in the port area and serve as a reference for future coastal conservation efforts,” Hanung said.
TTL said the collaboration also forms part of its broader efforts to promote research, innovation and transparency in environmental management. The company expects the project to strengthen scientific knowledge of Teluk Lamong waters’ marine biodiversity while increasing awareness among stakeholders of the importance of protecting coastal ecosystems alongside port development.