Aquatic Ecology Field Trip Activities at Pulau Kaung Village, Buer District, Sumbawa Regency Monitoring Coral Reefs (Coral) PT Lombok Samudera Abadi (Ornamental Coral Cultivation) Pulau Kaung Village, Sumbawa which includes the types and forms of coral growth using the underwater visual census method. Monitoring seagrass ecosystems in the coastal area of ​​Mutiara Beach through a social ecological approach which includes students through a social approach conducting interviews with coastal communities regarding the ecology of seagrass ecosystems and carrying out monitoring activities such as identification of seagrass species and health using the Seagrass Watch monitoring method

Field Trip Limnology Activities Collection of Endemic Iktiofauna data and habitat characteristics as well as measurement of several water quality parameters as initial data in the preparation of water resource management in the River Area of ​​Marente Tourism Village, Alas District, West Sumbawa Regency.

“This field trip activity can complement the theory given in lectures by students on campus and it is hoped that it will be richer in scientific information in the field of aquatic ecology and limnology and be able to manage aquatic and fisheries resources in a sustainable manner. Apart from that, how do students think they can develop fisheries and tourism itself. Pulau Kaung and Marente Villages also have to think about how to integrate fisheries and tourism,” said Mr. Fahrudin as Deputy Dean of FITH and Lecturer in the Fisheries Science Study Program.

“Thank you to the Chancellor of UTS, the Dean of FITH, the Heads of Study Programs and Academic Staff within FITH, as well as OMT colleagues who in this case were able to jointly attend the inauguration of the Wet Laboratory (LABAS) FITH Fisheries Science Study Program. My message to younger FITH students, especially students of the Fisheries Science Study Program, let’s manage and develop and make our laboratory a learning facility, be it for practicum or research.” Said the Head of the FITH Laboratory, Mr. Adi Suriyadin.

Some of the activities carried out in the Lab. These activities include growing fish, domesticating local fish, analyzing water quality, training and research. It is hoped that the inauguration of the wet laboratory can support the process of learning, research and community service in realizing one of FITH’s Missions, namely carrying out research and community service activities to answer questions related to biological science and technology at the local, regional, national and international levels.

Livestock is one of the strategic industries to support food availability in Indonesia, but most of the production costs are spent on feed requirements, reaching 60-70%. Forage is something that livestock can eat, does not affect health and promotes growth. One of the nutrients that need attention in nutrition is protein. However, protein-based feedstuffs tend to be relatively expensive, which affects livestock, especially medium and small scale farms.

The increase in the price of protein sources is accompanied by a large population and increasing demand for animal products, thus threatening food security. Of course, what is more concerning is the higher price of protein feed raw materials, because the price of feed is an important part of business development so that it remains stable. Therefore, a possible solution to reduce feed production costs is to conduct research on more economical feed production. Trying to cultivate natural alternative foods by utilizing bollworm larvae (BSF). Black soldier fly caterpillar or larva, black soldier fly is one of the insects whose properties and nutritional content have been widely studied. BSF caterpillars are a good alternative for high-protein livestock with a protein content of up to 40-50%.

Sumbawa is one of the areas with limited feed production capabilities so that the use of BSF flies is an alternative for the availability of high protein feed sources.

“From yesterday’s activities I got a lot of new knowledge both in terms of the environment and entrepreneurship. And what’s even more interesting is that the speakers are really fun, and I’m still in the first semester and already have lots of ideas to do in the future.” Said Khalidan, one of the participants in the Visiting Kendang activity.

FITH’s Sumbawa River Cleanup activity was carried out in the BrangBiji River section on May 4 2023 in collaboration with Synbio.id, Foldscope Network ID and SynBio 101 from iGEM Community.

Sumbawa Island, which was designated as a “biosphere reserve” by UNESCO in June 2019, is a buffer zone that supports dozens of rare flora and fauna such as whale sharks, yellow-crested cockatoos and various other unique marine biota. These various local Sumbawa germplasm are very valuable, so there needs to be serious efforts from all levels of society and the government to maintain their sustainability.

One of the big threats to this ecosystem is plastic waste from various daily activities of the community which is carried away by river currents, empties into the sea, and does not decompose, otherwise known as microplastics. The public’s low knowledge about the dangers and management of plastic waste, as well as the government’s lack of effort in processing, makes the waste problem in Sumbawa even more complex. The BrangBiji River, Sumbawa Regency is one of the main rivers whose flow passes through residential areas, including market areas and empties into the sea. In this river various plastic waste contaminants from both settlements and industrial activities accumulate.

It is hoped that the Sumbawa River Clean Up activity will increase their awareness of the use of plastic in various daily activities. The next activity is concrete action to clean up the BrangBiji River from trash and also hands-on material on plastic degradation strategies using a synthetic biology approach.

Activities carried out on May 4 2023 which took place on the BrangBiji River. The committee and participants carried out water sampling activities and then carried out microplastic observations with a foldscope to see the bacteria present in the BrangBiji River water. After the water sampling activity, cleaning activities were carried out in the BrangBiji River. A total of 10 bags of waste collected with different weights from each bag and the time needed to collect this waste is about 1 hour. These results prove that there is still a lot of waste in the BrangBiji River, dominated by plastic and cloth waste as well as some metal and glass that has been collected.

“On our first day, there was material discussion, there were also introductions to other schools, then on the 2nd day we had a search to the BrangBiji River, then it was like we were looking at bacteria with a paper-like microscope, then on the 3rd day , we did a fruit DNA test experiment, groups 1, 2 and 3 did a dragon fruit DNA test which we did was like color separation, so electrophoresis is called to separate protein components,” said Arnia Umiyanri and Baiq Afrezaaulia, students from SMAN 1 Sumbawa Besar.

In his remarks, the UTS Chancellor, represented by Vice Chancellor I for Academic, HR and Student Affairs, Mr. Win Ariga Mansur Malonga, S.Pi., M.Sc., advised the graduation participants to consistently do good as the key to success in life. The goodness referred to is Duha prayer, night prayer, reading the Koran, and fasting Monday-Thursday. “Don’t forget to constantly ask your parents for prayers, because parents’ prayers are effective,” said Mr. Win.

The Dean of FITH, Maya Fitriana, S.Sc., Ph.D., did not forget to congratulate the graduation participants and advised them to continue learning, “This is not the end, but a real start for you to enter society and face the world of work. , then every further step that you will choose will be an arena for learning and growing for you to become more mature human beings,” he said. Also attending the event were several FITH leaders such as the Vice Dean of FITH, Head of the Biotechnology Study Program, Head of the FITH Laboratory who is also the Chair of the activity committee, as well as FITH lecturers and staff.

Rimba, one of the best yudisium participants, admitted that he did not expect when he received the notification of the best student, because he felt there were still many who were better. With feelings of happiness, Rimba hopes that all the yudisium participants will receive convenience and success in this world and the hereafter.

The activity ended with the awarding of souvenirs in the form of certificates to the best graduate students. And closed with Iftar Together at the Raberas Resto Hall.

Aside from being a gathering event, the Dean of FITH in his presentation explained that this meeting was also to build better communication and coordination between the parties. On that occasion he also gave directions and messages in organizing so that they can organize properly and correctly, maintain manners and manners, including delivering interruptions or protests, following the directions of leaders and coaches and applicable rules, and not forgetting to carry out proper coordination. both with the supervisor and the top leadership.

On that occasion, the Dean of FITH reminded again that all FITH academics are promotion agents for FITH in particular and UTS in general. Moreover, Ormawa does not only focus on academic activities, but also has additional activities in the organization, makes many programs related to various parties, both internal and external to FITH and UTS, so the identity of a good and accomplished FITH UTS student really needs to be instilled. to be able to maintain the good name of oneself and the institution under shelter. Because of that, the Dean of FITH left a message for Ormawa so that in each carrying out its program of activities, at the same time it can help promote and socialize FITH and the study programs in it to the wider community.