The Research and Development Center for Marine, Coastal and Small Islands at Hasanuddin University is an interdisciplinary research institution dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge, innovation, and sustainable solutions for marine, coastal, and small island environments. Established as part of Hasanuddin University’s commitment to ocean-based development, the Center serves as a hub for research excellence, policy-relevant studies, and collaborative innovation.

Located in Center Indonesia—one of the world’s most dynamic and biodiverse marine regions—the Center plays a strategic role in addressing complex challenges such as climate change, coastal degradation, biodiversity loss, and socio-economic vulnerability of small island communities. Our work integrates natural sciences, geospatial technologies, socio-economic analysis, and governance perspectives to produce impactful and actionable outcomes.

We conduct fundamental and applied research in key focus areas including marine and coastal ecosystems, coral reefs, small islands, and geospatial data. Through rigorous data collection, spatial analysis, and field-based studies, we generate scientific evidence to support sustainable resource management, marine spatial planning, and ecosystem conservation.

Beyond research, the Center actively engages in capacity building, knowledge dissemination, and policy support. We collaborate with government agencies, academic institutions, industry partners, non-governmental organizations, and international networks to ensure that research outputs contribute meaningfully to development planning and decision-making processes.

By fostering innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and community engagement, the Research and Development Center for Marine, Coastal and Small Islands at Hasanuddin University is committed to supporting resilient oceans, sustainable coastal development, and empowered small island communities at local, national, and global levels.