SURABAYA (ISl News) - PT Terminal Teluk Lamong (PT TTL) is strengthening its commitment to sustainable environmental management through a collaboration with the Biota Systems Research Center (PRSB) – National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN). This collaboration includes the implementation of a Marine Biota mapping program (plankton, macrobenthos, and nekton) in the waters of Teluk Lamong and the preparation of the book Wildlife Series 2: Marine Biota of the Teluk Lamong Area.
This collaboration is a strategic step in providing scientific data on the condition and biodiversity of the Lamong Bay waters. The mapping results will serve as a crucial reference for science-based port environmental management, while also strengthening the implementation of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles within the company.
Seven researchers from the National Agency for Research on Biota Systems (BRIN) conducted field research from June 29 to July 3, 2026, in the waters of PT Terminal Teluk Lamong. Over the five days, the research team sampled and identified various marine biota groups, including plankton, macrobenthos, and nekton, as a basis for compiling a biodiversity profile in the Teluk Lamong area.
In addition to producing scientific data, this collaboration will also produce the publication Wildlife Series 2: Marine Biota of the Lamong Bay Area, which documents the rich marine life in the Lamong Bay area. The book is expected to serve as an educational resource for the public, academics, and stakeholders, as well as evidence that port areas can develop in harmony with environmental conservation efforts.
Syaiful Anam, Corporate Secretary of PT Terminal Teluk Lamong, welcomed this collaboration. "As a container terminal that prioritizes the Green Port concept, PT Terminal Teluk Lamong believes that sustainability must be supported by credible scientific data and studies. Through this collaboration with BRIN, we aim to obtain a comprehensive picture of the condition of marine biota in the Teluk Lamong area, so that every environmental management step we take has a strong scientific basis," said Anam.
Anam further stated that the presence of BRIN researchers conducting direct field research is crucial in producing valid and accountable data. He hopes the research results will not only benefit the company but also make a tangible contribution to the development of science and the preservation of coastal ecosystems in Indonesia.
Meanwhile, Dr. Hanung Agus Mulyadi, S.Pi., M.Si., a Young Expert Researcher at the BRIN Biota Systems Research Center, stated that this synergy is an important step in producing science-based innovations that provide broad benefits to the environment and society.
"Based on the observations and sampling we conducted during our field research, the overall condition of marine life in the waters of PT Terminal Teluk Lamong is in good condition. The diversity of life we found, from plankton and macrobenthos to nekton, indicates that the ecosystem in this area is still capable of supporting a variety of aquatic organisms," said Hanung.
"All collected samples will undergo further identification and analysis in the laboratory to obtain comprehensive results. We hope this research will provide useful scientific data to support sustainable environmental management in port areas and serve as a reference for future coastal ecosystem conservation efforts," Hanung added.
This collaboration also forms part of TTL's efforts to strengthen a culture of research, innovation, and transparency in environmental management. As a port that promotes an environmentally friendly concept, TTL continues to strive to introduce various initiatives that support a balance between business growth and ecosystem sustainability.
The results of this collaboration are expected to produce a scientific database on the diversity of marine biota in the Lamong Bay area while increasing awareness of all stakeholders regarding the importance of maintaining coastal ecosystems as part of sustainable port development.
(ISL News Editorial Team/Corcom Terminal Teluk Lamong).
