The Aquatic Resources Management Study Program at the Faculty of Marine Science and Fisheries, Hasanuddin University (UNHAS) held a general lecture on Monday, 24 August 2026, focusing on the environmental risks and potential applications of blue-green algae. Held in hybrid format at the Faculty of Marine Science and Fisheries and via Zoom, the lecture featured Japareng Bin Lalung, Ph.D. from the School of Industrial Technology, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Penang.
Under the theme “Toxin-Producing Cyanobacteria: From Global Threat to Aquatic Ecosystems and Human Health to Potential Solutions in Biodiesel, Plastic Degradation, and Skincare,” the session examined toxin-producing cyanobacteria and their impacts on aquatic ecosystems and human health. The lecture also explored potential applications of cyanobacteria in areas such as biodiesel production, plastic degradation, and skincare, highlighting how organisms associated with environmental risks may also offer opportunities for technological and biological innovation.
The session provided students and academics with broader perspectives on current issues in aquatic resource management, particularly the need to understand both the ecological risks and potential uses of cyanobacteria. By bringing expertise from Universiti Sains Malaysia to UNHAS, the lecture also strengthened international academic exchange and encouraged further discussion on sustainable aquatic ecosystem management and the development of technologies based on biological resources.