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Jakarta’s Muara Angke “Garbage Island”: Environmental Pollution and Cleanup Efforts

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Environmental Cleanup Efforts Intensify at Jakarta’s Muara Angke Coastline The coastal waters of Muara Angke, Jakarta, have long been the subject of environmental concern, characterized by the accumulation of massive deposits of debris that local residents and observers have frequently described as a “garbage island.” This persistent ecological challenge has drawn renewed attention from authorities … Read more

Jakarta Removes 6.98 Tons of Suckerfish Amid Food Safety Concerns

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In Jakarta, Indonesia, efforts to control the invasive janitor fish, locally known as ikan sapu-sapu, have intensified as authorities report capturing nearly seven tonnes of the species in a single day. The fish, scientifically identified as Hypostomus plecostomus, has turn into a growing concern for aquatic ecosystems due to its rapid reproduction and disruptive feeding … Read more