Lampung Selatan – The potential of sea grapes (Caulerpa sp.) as a commodity with high economic and nutritional value is starting to be explored as a food self-reliance solution. Through the community service program Skema BIMA 2025, the Lecturers of the Study Program Food Technology at Institut Teknologi Sumatera (Itera) held a sea grape cultivation training for the coastal residents of Kalianda, Thursday, August 7, 2025.
This activity targets fishermen and housewives as an effort to utilize local resources sustainably. Participants were equipped with cultivation and processing skills for sea grapes so they are able to produce valuable and nutritious products.
Dr. Ir. Dasep Hasbullah, M.Si., Senior Engineer from BRIN, attended as a speaker and explained that sea grapes can be cultivated not only in the sea, but also in ponds, tarpaulin ponds, and aquariums. This plant can be harvested every day and becomes more productive if often harvested.
“Sea grape cultivation can be an alternative when fishermen cannot go to sea due to extreme weather. If managed properly, it can become a source of food, medicine, fertilizer, and energy,” said Dr. Dasep.
This training is expected to be the initial step in strengthening the economy of coastal communities based on innovation and local marine potential.
