Two SEAFDEC/TD researchers, Mr. Santiphong Putsa (Fishing Technology Researcher) and Dr. Supapong Pattarapongpan (Fishery Oceanographic Researcher), participated in the “Brunei Darussalam Expedition on Sustaining Our Oceans: Innovation, Governance, and Resilience For A Blue Future” held from 4 to 6 May 2026 at Pelong Rocks, Brunei Darussalam. This event was organized by the Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism, Brunei Darussalam.
During the expedition, Mr. Santiphong provided technical expertise and support in the study of marine debris and Abandoned, Lost, or Otherwise Discarded Fishing Gear (ALDFG), particularly from samples collected through diving-based retrieval activities. This included classification, measurement, weighing, and systematic data recording. Meanwhile, Dr. Supapong provided technical expertise and support in fish stock surveys and estimation.
Their contributions are expected to enhance the capacity of officers and researchers from the Department of Fisheries of Brunei Darussalam who participated in the expedition, benefit the fishery development aspects of SEAFDEC Member Countries, and strengthen future events and collaborations.
