Benimarine, Timor-Leste

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🌊 Beni-Marine Timor-Leste Suporta Peskiza ba Dezenvolvimentu Turizmu Maritimu Sustentavel iha Atauro

📅 Iha loron 11–12 Juñu 2026, Beni-Marine Timor-Leste hamutuk ho parseiru sira fasilita no apoia atividade peskiza ne’ebé lidera hosi ONG HACOSTA, ho objetivu atu kontribui ba fortalese Ekonomia Azul no dezenvolvimentu turizmu maritimu sustentavel iha Timor-Leste.

Atividade ida ne’e foka ba identifikasaun, analiza no mapamentu rute turizmu maritimu no ekoturizmu, liu hosi observasaun direta no rekolla informasaun kona-ba potensial turizmu mariña, ekosistema kosteiru no biodiversidade maritima ne’ebé iha valor importante ba konservasaun no dezenvolvimentu turizmu sustentavel.

Peskiza ne’e realiza iha Autoridade Administrativa Atauro, ho objetivu atu haforsa kooperasaun entre HACOSTA no Beni-Marine liu hosi apoiu logistika no transporte ba atividade peskiza kosteira. Atividade ne’e mos buka atu identifika no mapea potensial rute turizmu maritimu iha Timor-Leste ho perspetiva ligasaun ba destinasaun turizmu maritimu iha rejiaun ASEAN, no halo avaliasaun ba ekosistema kosteiru, abitat mariña no biodiversidade ne’ebé bele sai atrasaun importante ba vizitante sira.

Aleinde ne’e, atividade ida ne’e fornese informasaun no dadus baze ba planeamentu ekoturizmu sustentavel, konservasaun mariña no dezenvolvimentu setór turizmu ne’ebé respeita natureza, kultura lokal no sustentabilidade ambientál. Inisiativa ida ne’e mos kontribui ba esforsu nasionál atu promove ekonomia azul hanesan dalan importante ida ba dezenvolvimentu ekonomiku no sosial iha Timor-Leste.

Atividade ne’e envolve ekipa HACOSTA nain tolu (3), ekipa INCT nain tolu (3), no peskizador internasionál nain rua (2) hosi Universitas Udayana (UNUD-Bali), ne’ebé iha espesialidade iha área ekoturizmu no mariña. Kolaborasaun ida ne’e importante atu habelar esperiénsia, koñesimentu sientífiku no abordajen inovadór sira ba dezenvolvimentu turizmu maritimu sustentavel iha Timor-Leste.

🌱 Iha tempu hanesan, Beni-Marine Timor-Leste kontinua esplika no fahe informasaun ba implementa projetu no atividade sira iha komunidade Atecro, Atauro, liu hosi programa edukasaun mariña no desportu mariñu, inklui mos sensibilizasaun konservasaun mariña, monitorizasaun biodiversidade tasi, apoiu ba juventude no komunidade lokal, no promosaun pratika turizmu sustentavel ne’ebé kontribui ba proteksaun rekursu mariña no bem-estar komunidade sira iha área kosteira.

Ba Beni-Marine Timor-Leste, atividade ida ne’e reprezenta oportunidade importante atu kontinua apoia peskiza sientífika no inisiativa sira ne’ebé promove konservasaun tasi no biodiversidade maritima. Dadus no informasaun ne’ebé rekolla durante atividade ne’e sei sai hanesan baze importante ba futuru planeamentu turizmu sustentavel, konservasaun mariña no envolvimentu komunidade lokal iha atividade ekonomia azul.

Liu hosi atividade hanesan ne’e, Beni-Marine reafirma nia kompromisu atu kontribui ba proteksaun rekursu mariña no promosaun Atauro nu’udar destinasaun ekoturizmu maritimu ne’ebé atrativu, sustentavel no benefisia ba komunidade lokal, ambiente no jerasaun sira tuir mai. 🌊💙

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🌊 Beni-Marine Timor-Leste Supports Research for the Development of Sustainable Marine Tourism in Atauro

📅 On 11–12 June 2026, Beni-Marine Timor-Leste, together with its partners, facilitated and supported a research activity led by HACOSTA NGO, with the objective of contributing to the strengthening of the Blue Economy and the development of sustainable marine tourism in Timor-Leste.

This activity focused on the identification, analysis, and mapping of marine tourism and ecotourism routes through direct observation and data collection on marine tourism potential, coastal ecosystems, and marine biodiversity that hold significant value for conservation and sustainable tourism development.

The research was conducted in the Atauro Administrative Authority, aiming to strengthen cooperation between HACOSTA and Beni-Marine through logistical and transportation support for coastal research activities. The study also sought to identify and map potential marine tourism routes in Timor-Leste with a broader perspective on connections to marine tourism destinations across the ASEAN region. In addition, the team assessed coastal ecosystems, marine habitats, and biodiversity that could serve as key attractions for visitors.

Furthermore, this activity provides baseline information and data for sustainable ecotourism planning, marine conservation, and the development of a tourism sector that respects nature, local culture, and environmental sustainability. The initiative also contributes to national efforts to promote the blue economy as an important pathway for the economic and social development of Timor-Leste.

The activity involved a HACOSTA team of three members, an INCT team of three members, and two international researchers from Universitas Udayana (UNUD-Bali) specializing in ecotourism and marine sciences. This collaboration is important for sharing experiences, scientific knowledge, and innovative approaches to sustainable marine tourism development in Timor-Leste.

🌱 At the same time, Beni-Marine Timor-Leste continued to present and share information on its ongoing projects and activities in the Atecro community, Atauro, through marine education and marine sports programs. These initiatives also include marine conservation awareness, marine biodiversity monitoring, support for youth and local communities, and the promotion of sustainable tourism practices that contribute to the protection of marine resources and the well-being of coastal communities.

For Beni-Marine Timor-Leste, this activity represents an important opportunity to continue supporting scientific research and initiatives that promote ocean conservation and marine biodiversity protection. The data and information collected during this research will serve as an important foundation for future sustainable tourism planning, marine conservation efforts, and the engagement of local communities in Blue Economy activities.

Through initiatives such as this, Beni-Marine reaffirms its commitment to contributing to the protection of marine resources and promoting Atauro as an attractive, sustainable marine ecotourism destination that benefits local communities, the environment, and future generations. 🌊💙

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Iha loron 3 Juñu 2026, nu’udar parte husi selebrasaun Loron Nasionál Tasi no Loron Mundiál Oseanu 2026 iha Atecro, Ataúro, Beni-Marine Timor-Leste hamutuk ho membru komunidade lokal, peskadór sira, voluntáriu sira no parseiru sira realiza atividade limpeza kosteira atu ajuda proteje no preserva ambiente mariña.

Hamutu, partisipante sira rekolla, separa, tetu no rejista amostra representante hamutuk 33.21 kg lixu mariña, ne’ebé kompostu husi:

🔹 Lixu plástiku: 13.46 kg
🔹 Lixu la’ós plástiku (botir) : 10.32 kg
🔹 ALDFG (Aparellu Peska ne’ebé lakon, abandona ka soe rede peska no tali: 9.43 kg.

Atividade limpeza ne’e kobre área kosteira hamutuk hektares 5 no sai nu’udar oportunidade edukativa importante atu hasa’e konsiensia komunidade kona-ba impaktu poluisaun mariña ba biodiversidade, ekosistema kosteira no rekursu oseanu sira.

Atividade ida-ne’e hatudu katak partisipasaun komunidade nian importante tebes iha konservasaun tasi no prova katak asaun koletiva hanesan rekolla lixu halo separasaun no tetu lixu plastiku no naun plastiku hirak ne’e bele kontribui ba ambiente kosteira ne’ebé mo’os, saudável no resiliente liu ba futuru.

Liuhosi kolaborasaun ida-ne’e, Beni-Marine Timor-Leste no Roman Luan reafirma sira-nia kompromisu hamutuk atu proteje tasi, hamenus poluisaun plástiku no promove futuru azul ne’ebé sustentável ba komunidade no jerasaun sira tuir mai.

🙏 Obrigadu wa’in ba komunidade Atecro, peskadór sira, grupu juventude sira, voluntáriu sira no parseiru hotu-hotu ne’ebé ho dedikasaun, entusiasmu no partisipasaun ativu kontribui ba susesu iniciativa ida-ne’e.

🌊 Tasi Saudável, Futuru Sustentável. Hamutuk ita bele halo diferensa ba ita-nia tasi.

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On 3 June 2026, as part of the National Day Of The Sea and World Ocean Day 2026 celebrations in Atecro, Atauro, Beni-Marine Timor-Leste, together with local community members, fishers, volunteers, and partners, came together for a coastal clean-up activity to help protect and preserve the marine environment.

Together, participants collected, sorted, and recorded a total of 33.21 kg of marine debris, consisting of:

🔹 Plastic waste: 13.46 kg
🔹 Non-plastic waste: 10.32 kg
🔹 ALDFG (Abandoned, Lost, or Discarded Fishing Gear): 9.43 kg, including fishing nets and ropes

The clean-up covered approximately 5 hectares of coastal area and served as an important educational opportunity to raise awareness about the impacts of marine pollution on biodiversity, coastal ecosystems, and ocean resources.

This activity highlighted the importance of community participation in ocean conservation and demonstrated how collective action can contribute to cleaner, healthier, and more resilient coastal environments.

Through this collaboration, Beni-Marine Timor-Leste and Roman Luan reaffirm their shared commitment to protecting the ocean, reducing plastic pollution, and promoting a sustainable blue future for local communities and future generations.

🙏 Special thanks to the Atecro community, fishers, youth groups, volunteers, and all partners whose dedication, enthusiasm, and active participation contributed to the success of this initiative.

🌊 Healthy Oceans, Sustainable Futures. Together, we can make a difference for our ocean.

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BENI-MARINE TIMOR-LESTE REAFIRMA KOMPROMISU BA PROTEKSAUN TASI NO EKONOMIA AZUL IHA ATAÚRO

Iha loron 05 Juñu 2026 Liu ba, Beni-Marine Timor-Leste ho honra boot partisipa iha selebrasaun Loron Nasionál Tasi no Loron Mundiál Oseanu 2026, ne’ebé realiza iha Suco Maquili, Ataúro, ho tema “Jornada MPA: Promove no Proteje Tasi ba Sustentabilidade.”

Selebrasaun ida-ne’e hatudu importánsia kooperasaun entre governu, autoridade lokál, organizasaun sira no komunidade kosteira sira hodi hametin esforsu ba konservasaun no jestaun sustentável ba rekursu mariñu Timor-Leste nian. Beni-Marine sente orgullu atu partisipa iha eventu ida-ne’e hamutuk ho Ministru Transporte no Telekomunikasaun, Sr. Miguel Manetelu, no autoridade nasional no lokal sira seluk.

Iha área ekspozisaun, Beni-Marine aprezenta nia vizaun no misaun atu promove edukasaun mariña, konservasaun ekosistema tasi, desportu mariñu, ekoturizmu sustentável no dezenvolvimentu Ekonomia Azul. Kompaña Beni-Marine mós fahe nia planu estratéjiku ba dezenvolvimentu iha Atecro, Ataúro, ne’ebé planu atu harii sentru edukasaun no desportu mariñu ida ho padraun sustentável, atu fó benefísiu direta ba komunidade lokál no kontribui ba dezenvolvimentu ekonomia rejionál.

Iha Momentu importante ne'e mos Beni-Marine asina Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) entre Beni-Marine Timor-Leste no ONG Roman Luan. Kolaborasaun ida-ne’e foka ba edukasaun ambientál mariña, limpeza kosteira, jestaun lixu, sensibilizasaun komunidade, peskaria sustentável no promosaun Ekonomia Azul hanesan parte hosi esforsu hamutuk atu proteje no valoriza patrimóniu mariñu Timor-Leste nian.

Beni-Marine Timor-Leste komprometidu atu servisu hamutuk ho governu, komunidade no parseiru sira hodi promove inovasaun, sustentabilidade no responsabilidade ambientál ba futuru ida ne’ebé di’ak liu.

Ami hato’o agradesimentu kle’an ba komunidade Atecro, peskador sira, inan no aman sira, juventude sira, estudante sira no parseiru sira hotu ne’ebé fó apoiu no kontribui ba susesu atividade ida-ne’e.

Hamutuk ita proteje tasi, hametin Ekonomia Azul no harii futuru sustentável ba Timor-Leste.

“Tasi Saudável, Futuru Sustentável.”

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🌊BENI-MARINE TIMOR-LESTE REAFFIRMS ITS COMMITMENT TO OCEAN CONSERVATION AND THE BLUE ECONOMY IN ATAÚRO

On 5 June 2026, Beni-Marine Timor-Leste proudly participated in the celebration of National Sea Day and World Ocean Day 2026 in Maquili Village, Ataúro, under the theme “MPA Journey: Promoting and Protecting the Ocean for Sustainability.”

This important event highlighted the significance of collaboration among government institutions, local authorities, organizations, and coastal communities in strengthening efforts toward the conservation and sustainable management of Timor-Leste’s marine resources. Beni-Marine was honored to take part in the celebration alongside the Minister of Transport and Telecommunications, Mr. Miguel Manetelu, as well as other national and local authorities.

At the exhibition area, Beni-Marine showcased its vision and mission to promote marine education, marine ecosystem conservation, marine sports, sustainable ecotourism, and Blue Economy development. The company also presented its strategic development plan for Atecro, Ataúro, which includes the establishment of a sustainable Marine Education and Marine Sports Center designed to provide direct benefits to local communities while contributing to regional economic growth.

A significant highlight of the event was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Beni-Marine Timor-Leste and Roman Luan NGO. This partnership focuses on marine environmental education, coastal clean-up initiatives, waste management, community awareness programs, sustainable fisheries, and the promotion of the Blue Economy as part of a joint effort to protect and enhance Timor-Leste’s marine heritage.

Beni-Marine Timor-Leste remains committed to working closely with government institutions, local communities, and partners to promote innovation, sustainability, and environmental responsibility for a better future.

We extend our sincere appreciation to the Atecro community, fishers, parents, youth, students, and all partners who contributed their support and participation to the success of this event.

Together, we can protect our oceans, strengthen the Blue Economy, and build a sustainable future for Timor-Leste.

“Healthy Oceans, Sustainable Future.”

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🌊 Loron Nasionál Tasi, Loron Mundiál Oseanu no 2026
Jornada MPA: Promove no Proteze Tasi ba Sustentável

Ho orgulho Beni-Marine Timor-Leste fó apoiu maksimu organiza eventu importante ne’e hamutuk ho Presidente Autoridade Administrativa Atauro, komisaun organizadora no komunidade Atecro selebra Loron Nasionál Tasi no Loron Mundiál Oseanu 2026 iha Atecro, Ilha Ataúro.

Iha ambitu selebrasaun ne’e, aktividade sira hahu ho kampaña limpeza tasi ibun ne’ebé envolve ekipa Beni-Marine Timor-Leste, peskador sira, komunidade lokal no parte relijioza sira. Iha mos Atividade Pinturas no animasaun ba Estudante sira hosi Escola Basica Filial Atecro ligadu ho Edukasaun Mariña, Sosializasaun ba komunidade sira kona-ba Ekonomia Azul responsavel hosi Autoridade Administrativa Atauro, Jestaun Lixu Plástiku hosi ONG Roman Luan, Importansia hosi Area Protejida Mariña hosi ONG Coral Triangle Center, no halo observasaun direta ba riqueza rekursu mariñu iha área MPA-Atecro liuhosi atividade snorkeling.

Aleide ne’e, Beni-Marine mos realiza atividade edukativa interesante ho jogu “Fishing Game”, liuhosi atividade simulasaun ida-ne’e, komunidade, peskador no juventude sira aprende ho maneira divertida kona-ba importánsia Área Protejida Mariña (MPA) no komprende katak jestaun sustentável mak chave atu garante rekursu tasi iha tempu naruk. Remata atividade ne’e ho filmagem, divertimentu ho Banda The Kraken no Dahur hamutuk hodi festeza loron Importante ne’e.

Liuhosi Jornada MPA, hametin fila-fali ita nia kompromisu atu proteje ekosistema mariña, promove konservasaun no haforsa responsabilidade hamutuk hodi garante katák rekursu tasi sira sei nafatin iha ba jerasaun agora no jerasaun sira tuir mai.

🙏 Ami hato’o obrigadu wa’in ba Autoridade Administrativa Ataúro, komisaun organizadora, komunidade Atecro, peskador sira, parceiro sira no ema hotu-hotu ne’ebé fó apoiu no partisipa iha atividade ida-ne’e.

🌊 Tasi mak ita nia moris, ita nia identidade no ita nia futuru. Mai hamutuk proteje no promove tasi ba sustentável!

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🌊 National Day of the Sea & World Ocean Day 2026
MPA Journey: Promoting and Protecting the Ocean for a Sustainable Future

With great pride, Beni-Marine Timor-Leste proudly supported this important event alongside the President of the Atauro Administrative Authority, the organizing committee, and the Atecro community in celebrating National Day OF The Sea and World Ocean Day 2026 in Atecro, Atauro Island.

The celebration began with a coastal clean-up campaign involving the Beni-Marine Timor-Leste team, local fishers, community members, and religious groups. Various educational and awareness activities were also conducted, including marine-themed painting and animation activities for students from Atecru Basic School. Community outreach sessions were held on responsible Blue Economy practices by the Atauro Administrative Authority, plastic waste management by Roman Luan NGO, and the importance of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) by the Coral Triangle Center.
Participants also had the opportunity to directly observe the rich marine resources within the Atecro MPA through a snorkeling activity.

In addition, Beni-Marine organized an engaging educational activity called the “Fishing Game.” Through this interactive simulation, community members, fishers, and youth learned in a fun and practical way about the importance of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and understood that sustainable management is the key to ensuring the long-term availability of marine resources. The event concluded with filming activities and a vibrant evening celebration featuring performances by The Kraken Band and Dahur, bringing the community together to commemorate this important occasion.

Through the MPA Journey, we reaffirm our commitment to protecting marine ecosystems, promoting conservation, and strengthening collective responsibility to ensure that ocean resources remain available for both present and future generations.

🙏 We extend our sincere gratitude to the Atauro Administrative Authority, the organizing committee, the Atecro community, local fishers, partner organizations, and everyone who supported and participated in this event.

🌊 The ocean is our life, our identity, and our future. Let us work together to protect and promote a sustainable ocean for all!

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𝐋𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐧 𝐍𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚́𝐥 𝐓𝐚𝐬𝐢 & 𝐋𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚́𝐥 𝐎𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐮 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
𝐉𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐝𝐚 𝐌𝐏𝐀 (𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐀𝐫𝐞𝐚): 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐧𝐨 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐳𝐞 𝐭𝐚𝐬𝐢 𝐛𝐚 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥🌊🌎

Iha selebrasaun Loron Nasionál Tasi no Loron Mundiál Oseanu, komunidade iha Suku Beloi, Autoridade Administrativa Ataúro hala’o atividade limpeza no foti Lixu/fo’er iha área tasi no ambiente sira seluk, ne’ebé lidera diretamente husi Sr. Adão da Costa Nunes hanesan Xefe Suku Beloi. 🤝♻️

Atividade ida-ne’e realiza ho objetivu atu:
✅ Hametin konxiénsia komunidade kona-ba importánsia preservasaun tasi no ambiente;
✅ Hamenus poluisaun ne’ebé bele afeta ekosistema tasi;
✅ Hamoris ambiente ne’ebé moos, saudável no di’ak ba jerasaun agora no futuru;
✅ Habelar espiritu servisu hamutuk no responsabilidade sosial iha komunidade.

Tasi mak fonte moris, ekonomia no patrimóniu naturál ida importante ba Timor-Leste. Tanba ne’e, ita hotu iha responsabilidade atu proteje no prezerva tasi husi fo’er no destruisaun ambiental. 🌱🐠

“Hᴀᴍᴜᴛᴜᴋ Pʀᴏᴛᴇᴊᴇ Tᴀsɪ, Hᴀᴍᴇᴛɪɴ Fᴜᴛᴜʀᴜ Jᴇʀᴀsᴀᴜɴ Fᴏᴜɴ.”

🙏 Obrigadu ba komunidade hotu, juventude, lideransa lokal no parte envolvida sira ne’ebé partisipa ho dedikasaun no responsabilidade atu halo ambiente sai moos no saudável.

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𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐚 & 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐎𝐜𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
𝐌𝐏𝐀 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲: 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐚 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲🌊🌎

In celebration of National Ocean Day and World Ocean Day, the community of Beloi Village, Ataúro Administrative Authority, carried out a beach and environmental clean-up activity led directly by Mr. Adão da Costa Nunes as Chief of Beloi Village. 🤝♻️

This activity was conducted with the purpose of:
✅ Raising community awareness about the importance of protecting the ocean and the environment;
✅ Reducing pollution that may affect marine ecosystems;
✅ Creating a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment for present and future generations;
✅ Strengthening the spirit of unity, cooperation, and social responsibility within the community.

The ocean is a source of life, economy, and natural heritage that is very important for Timor-Leste. Therefore, we all share the responsibility to protect and preserve our oceans from waste and environmental destruction. 🌱🐠

“Tᴏɢᴇᴛʜᴇʀ Wᴇ Pʀᴏᴛᴇᴄᴛ ᴛʜᴇ Oᴄᴇᴀɴ, Tᴏɢᴇᴛʜᴇʀ Wᴇ Sᴇᴄᴜʀᴇ ᴛʜᴇ Fᴜᴛᴜʀᴇ ғᴏʀ ᴛʜᴇ Nᴇxᴛ Gᴇɴᴇʀᴀᴛɪᴏɴ.”

🙏 Special thanks to all community members, youth groups, local leaders, and everyone involved for their dedication and responsibility in keeping the environment clean and healthy.




𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚-𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐢 𝐕𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐞