Summer Course

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

OCEAN SCOUT SUMMER COURSE 2026

The Department of Aquatic Product Technology, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences, IPB University, proudly announces the “Ocean Scout Summer Course 2026“, an international academic program designed to promote innovation, sustainability, and global collaboration in the utilization of aquatic resources.

With the theme:

From Ocean to Extraordinary Value: Blue Innovation, Marine By-Product Valorization, and Gastrodiplomacy

this program highlights Indonesia’s vast potential as an archipelagic nation rich in aquatic biodiversity.

Background

Indonesia, as the world’s largest archipelagic country, possesses abundant and diverse aquatic biological resources. These resources play a crucial role not only in food security but also offer significant potential to be developed into high value-added products. Through innovation in aquatic product processing technology, these resources can be transformed into various products, including food, bioactive compounds, biomaterials, and other industrial products.

In the global context, the concept of blue innovation promotes more creative and sustainable utilization of marine resources to generate broader economic, social, and environmental value.

The Department of Aquatic Product Technology (THP), IPB University, is mandated to advance science and technology in the sustainable utilization of aquatic resources into safe, high-quality, and value-added products. One key focus is the optimization of raw material utilization through marine by-product valorization, which involves converting processing by-products—such as fish heads, bones, skin, and viscera—into valuable products like collagen, bioactive peptides, and industrial materials. This approach supports zero-waste processing and contributes to a more sustainable blue economy.

Beyond economic and technological value, aquatic products also carry strong cultural significance in Indonesian culinary traditions. Various seafood-based dishes serve as instruments of gastrodiplomacy, where food becomes a medium for cultural exchange and global promotion of national identity. Therefore, this summer course integrates technological innovation with cultural promotion through marine-based gastronomy.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Why Join This Program?

• International Summer Course Program
• Hybrid Learning Experience (Online + Offline)
• Industry and Academic Immersion
• Marine Innovation and Sustainability Focus
• Cultural and Culinary Experience in Indonesia
• Global Networking Opportunities

OBJECTIVES

Program Objectives

The Ocean Scout Summer Course 2026 aims to:

• Enhance participants’ understanding of blue innovation in utilizing aquatic resources for value-added food and non-food products
• Introduce marine by-product valorization and zero-waste seafood processing as sustainable industrial strategies
• Promote Indonesian seafood-based culinary heritage as part of marine gastrodiplomacy
• Develop international academic and professional networks among students, researchers, and industry practitioners

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

This program is designed as a hybrid industrial immersion program, combining online learning with direct industry exposure.

Hybrid Learning Experience

LEARNING OUTCOMES

What Will You Learn?

Upon completion, participants are expected to:

• Explain the concepts of blue innovation and circular bioeconomy
• Analyze industrial seafood processing systems and value-added strategies
• Identify opportunities in marine by-product valorization
• Evaluate sustainability and global competitiveness in aquatic product industries
• Understand the role of seafood in gastrodiplomacy
• Apply basic processing techniques through practical and industrial exposure

CREDITS & CERTIFICATION

Credit Earning System

This program is equivalent to 4 academic credits (SKS), with a total of 180 learning hours, covering:

• Online lectures and discussions
• Industry visits
• Excursion

Participants who complete all requirements will receive a Certificate of Credit Earning issued by the organizing institution.

PARTNERS

Collaboration Partners

The program is supported by academic and industry partners, including:

• Universitas Teknologi Malaysia – Malaysia
• University of Veterinary Medicine – Austria
• Cairo University – Egypt
• SINTEF Industry – Norwegia
• Tokyo University of Agriculture – Japan
• etc

These collaborations provide participants with real-world insights into sustainable seafood processing and innovation.

PROGRAM FEE

Registration Fee

JOIN US

Be Part of Ocean Scout Summer Course 2026

We invite students, researchers, and young professionals from around the world to participate in this unique learning experience that combines science, industry, and culture.

Please proceed to the Registration tab for application details and registration form.