Benimarine, Timor-Leste

27/07/2026

24/07/2026

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🌊🇹🇱 BENI-MARINE TIMOR-LESTE HAMETIN KOMPROMISU HO KOMUNIDADE LIU HUSI PARTISIPASAUN IHA KOMEMORASAUN BANDEIRA NASIONÁL RDTL IHA ATAÚRO

📅 18 Jullu 2026
📍 Suku Biqueli, Ataúro, Timor-Leste

Beni-Marine Timor-Leste sente orgullu hodi partisipa iha Komemorasaun Aniversáriu Bandeira Nasionál RDTL ba Dala XXIII, ne'ebé hala'o iha Suku Biqueli, Ataúro, ho tema: “🇹🇱 Prepara An, Partisipa no Kontribui Simu Dezenvolvimentu ba Interese Komún.”

Partisipasaun Beni-Marine Timor-Leste iha selebrasaun nasional ida ne'e la'ós deit atu marka loron importante ba nasaun, maibé mos hatudu ami nia kompromisu atu hametin relasaun ho komunidade, valoriza kultura lokál no apoiu dezenvolvimentu sustentável iha Ataúro. Serimónia ida ne'e lidera hosi Prezidenti Autoridade Administrativa Ataúro, Sr. Mateus Belo, ne'ebé hato'o mensajen kona-ba importánsia partisipasaun komunidade nian iha prosesu dezenvolvimentu Ataúro. Nia mos enkoraja ema hotu atu hamutuk kuidadu tasi-ibun no foho sira hanesan patrimóniu naturál importante ba Timor-Leste.

🌊 Kontribuisaun Beni-Marine Timor-Leste
Hanesan organizasaun ne'ebé servisu iha área edukasaun mariña, desportu mariñu, konservasaun oseanu no dezenvolvimentu komunidade, Beni-Marine fó apoiu ba atividade komunidade liu hosi:
🚣‍♂️ Kompetisaun Hean kayak
🏊 Kompetisaun Nani Taru Feto no Mane
🏆 Apoiu no distribuisaun prémiu ba manan-na'in sira

Apoiu ida ne'e reprezenta Beni-Marine nia kompromisu atu promove:
✅ Saúde no atividade física liu husi desportu mariñu
✅ Valorizasaun kultura no identidade komunidade peskadora sira
✅ Partisipasaun juventude iha atividade pozitivu
✅ Ligasaun entre konservasaun mariña no dezenvolvimentu local

Beni-Marine Timor-Leste hato'o agradecimentu ba Autoridade Administrativa Ataúro, Suku Biqueli, lideransa lokal, komunidade no partisipante hotu ne'ebé kontribui hodi halo komemorasaun ida ne'e sai susesu.

Hamutuk ita kontinua harii Ataúro ida ne'ebé forte, sustentável no orgullu ho nia kultura, ema no natureza.

🇹🇱 Bandeira ida, Nasaun ida, Futuru ida.

🌊 Beni-Marine Timor-Leste — Edukasaun • Konservasaun • Desportu Mariñu

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🌊🇹🇱 BENI-MARINE TIMOR-LESTE STRENGTHENS ITS COMMITMENT TO THE COMMUNITY THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN THE RDTL NATIONAL FLAG ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATION IN ATAÚRO

📅 18 July 2026
📍 Biqueli Village, Ataúro, Timor-Leste

Beni-Marine Timor-Leste is proud to participate in the 23rd Anniversary Commemoration of the National Flag of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste (RDTL), held in Biqueli Village, Ataúro, under the theme: 🇹🇱 “Prepare Yourself, Participate, and Contribute to Development for the Common Good.”

Beni-Marine Timor-Leste’s participation in this national celebration goes beyond marking an important day for the nation. It reflects our ongoing commitment to strengthening partnerships with local communities, promoting cultural values, and supporting sustainable development across Ataúro. The ceremony was led by His Excellency Mr. Mateus Belo, President of the Ataúro Administrative Authority, who emphasized the importance of community participation in the development of Ataúro. He also encouraged everyone to work together to protect the island’s coastal areas and mountains as valuable natural heritage while promoting Ataúro as one of Timor-Leste’s leading sustainable tourism destinations.

🌊 Beni-Marine Timor-Leste's Contribution
As an organization dedicated to marine education, marine sports, ocean conservation, and community development, Beni-Marine Timor-Leste proudly supported several community activities, including:
🚣 Kayak Racing Competition
🏊 Women's and Men's Swimming Competition
🏆 Sponsoring and presenting prizes to the competition winners

This support reflects Beni-Marine’s commitment to:
✅ Promoting health and active lifestyles through marine sports
✅ Preserving the culture and identity of coastal communities
✅ Encouraging youth participation in positive community activities
✅ Strengthening the connection between marine conservation and sustainable local development

Beni-Marine Timor-Leste sincerely thanks the Ataúro Administrative Authority, the Biqueli community, local leaders, volunteers, and all participants whose collaboration made this celebration a great success.

Together, we continue building a stronger, more sustainable Ataúro that proudly celebrates its people, culture, and natural heritage.

🇹🇱 One Flag, One Nation, One Future.

🌊 Beni-Marine Timor-Leste — Marine Education • Ocean Conservation • Marine Sports

23/07/2026

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🌊🌟 EDUKASAUN MARIÑA BA JUVENTUDE IHA ATAÚRO – LORON IKUS
📅 15 Jullu 2026
📍 Beloi, Ataúro

Beni-Marine Timor-Leste remata ho susesu Programa Edukasaun Mariña ba Juventude iha Ataúro, ne’ebé durante loron tolu fó oportunidade ba estudante sira atu aprende no komprende importánsia hosi ekosistema mariñu liuhosi aula, atividade iha liur, snorkeling no kayaking.

Iha loron ikus, esplorasaun direta ba ahu-ruin tenki muda tanba kondisaun klima, anin no tasi bo’ot ne’ebé la permite atividade snorkeling ho seguransa. Maski nune’e, estudante sira kontinua aprende kona-ba konservasaun ahu-ruin no papel juventude nian atu proteje oseanu.

🏖️ Estudante no ekipa kontinua halo atividade limpeza tasi-ninin hodi aumenta konsiénsia kona-ba impaktu lixu mariñu ba biodiversidade.

📜Programa remata ho sesaun reflesaun, fahe sertifikadu partisipasaun no premiu ba estudante menan sira ne’ebé hatudu partisipasaun, dedikasaun no interes iha aprendizajen kona-ba ambiente mariñu.

✨Premiasaun ida-ne’e sai motivasaun ba juventude atu kontinua aprende, lidera no envolve iha asaun konservasaun oseanu.
🙏 Obrigadu barak ba estudante, profesór, voluntáriu no parseiru sira, liuliu Roman Luan no HACOSTA, ba apoiu no kolaborasaun iha programa ida-ne’e.
Hamutuk ita harii juventude ne’ebé matenek, responsável no sai Guardiaun Oseanu ba futuru.

🌊 Hatene Oseanu
🌿 Proteje Biodiversidade
🌏 Harii Futuru Sustentável

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🌊🌟 MARINE EDUCATION FOR YOUTH IN ATAÚRO – FINAL DAY
📅 15 July 2026
📍 Beloi, Ataúro
Beni-Marine Timor-Leste successfully concluded the Marine Education for Youth Program in Ataúro, a three-day program that provided students with opportunities to learn and understand the importance of marine ecosystems through classroom sessions, outdoor activities, snorkeling, and kayaking.

On the final day, the planned direct exploration of the coral reef ecosystem was adjusted due to weather conditions, strong winds, and rough sea conditions, which did not allow snorkeling activities to be conducted safely. However, students continued learning about coral reef conservation and the important role of youth in protecting the ocean.

🏖️ Students and the team also carried out a coastal clean-up activity to increase awareness about the impacts of marine debris on biodiversity and coastal ecosystems.

📜 The program concluded with a reflection session, the distribution of participation certificates, and awards for outstanding students who demonstrated active participation, dedication, and strong interest in marine environmental learning.

✨ This recognition encourages youth to continue learning, developing leadership, and engaging in ocean conservation actions.

🙏 Our sincere appreciation goes to all students, teachers, volunteers, and partners, especially Roman Luan and HACOSTA, for their valuable support and collaboration in making this program successful.
Together, we are empowering knowledgeable and responsible youth to become future Ocean Guardians.
🌊 Know the Ocean
🌿 Protect Biodiversity
🌏 Building a Sustainable Future

15/07/2026

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🌊📚 EDUKASAUN MARIÑA BA JUVENTUDE IHA ATAÚRO – LORON DARUAK

📅 14 Jullu 2026
📍 Biqueli, Waru-Ana, Ataúro

Beni-Marine Timor-Leste kontinua implementa Programa Edukasaun Mariña ba Juventude iha Ataúro. Iha loron daruak ne’e, estudante sira partisipa iha aula iha liur no esplora diretamente ekosistema mariñu liuhosi atividade edukativa, snorkeling no kayaking.

🌿 Aprende diretamente hosi natureza

Aula iha liur fó oportunidade ba estudante sira atu la aprende de’it hosi livru, maibé atu observa, esplora no komprende diretamente riqueza no importánsia hosi ekosistema mariñu iha Ataúro.

🎯 Atividade prinsipál iha loron ohin:

🌱 Esplorasaun Ekosistema Du’ut-Tasi

Liuhosi atividade snorkeling, estudante sira observa diretamente du’ut-tasi no biodiversidade ne’ebé moris iha ekosistema ne’e. Sira mós pratika métodu simples atu sukat, observa no rejista kondisaun du’ut-tasi.

Du’ut-tasi iha papel importante tebes tanba sai hanesan fatin ba ikan ki’ik no animal tasi sira atu hetan hahán, subar-an no dezenvolve antes sira moris iha tasi-laran.

🛶 Esplorasaun Ekosistema Ai-Parapa ho Kayaking

Liuhosi kayaking, estudante sira esplora área ai-parapa iha Waru-Ana, identifika espésie ai-parapa no observa ikan, manu no animal seluk ne’ebé depende ba ekosistema ne’e.

Durante esplorasaun, estudante sira aprende kona-ba:

🌿 Importánsia ai-parapa ba protesaun tasi-ninin;
🐟 Papel ai-parapa no du’ut-tasi ba ikan no biodiversidade;
🌊 Relasaun entre ai-parapa, du’ut-tasi no ahu-ruin;
⚠️ Kauza no impaktu hosi degradasaun ambientál;
📖 Istória no mudansa ne’ebé akontese iha área Waru-Ana;
💙 Responsabilidade juventude nian atu kuida no proteje natureza.

Programa ida-ne’e la’ós de’it atividade snorkeling ka kayaking. Ida-ne’e mak oportunidade atu transforma juventude sira sai ema ne’ebé matenek, responsável no iha kompromisu atu proteje tasi.

Juventude Ataúro nian mak futuru hosi oseanu. Bainhira juventude sira hatene no komprende valor hosi ekosistema mariñu, sira bele sai guardiaun verdadeiru ba oseanu, proteje biodiversidade no inspira komunidade atu hamutuk kuida natureza ba jerasaun sira mai.

🙏 Obrigadu barak ba estudante, profesór no parseiru sira hosi Roman Luan no HACOSTA, ne’ebé kontinua fó apoiu no kolabora iha programa importante ida-ne’e.

👀 Kontinua akompaña ami iha Loron 3!

Atividade sei kontinua ho:

🪸 Esplorasaun Ekosistema Ahu-Ruin;
🏖️ Limpeza tasi-ninin;
🎓 Reflesaun no serimónia enserramentu.

🌊 Hatene Oseanu
🌿 Proteje Biodiversidade
🛶 Esplora ho Responsabilidade
💙 Transforma Juventude sai Guardiaun Oseanu
🌏 Harii Futuru Sustentável

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🌊📚 MARINE EDUCATION FOR YOUTH IN ATAÚRO – DAY 2
📅 14 July 2026
📍 Beloi & Waru-Ana, Ataúro
Beni-Marine Timor-Leste continued the Marine Education for Youth Program in Ataúro. On the second day, students participated in outdoor learning activities, exploring marine ecosystems firsthand through educational field sessions, snorkeling, and kayaking.

🌿 Learning Directly from Nature
Outdoor learning provides students with the opportunity not only to study from books but also to observe, explore, and understand the richness and importance of Ataúro’s marine ecosystems through direct experience.

🎯 Highlights of Day 2 Activities
🌱 Exploring the Seagrass Ecosystem
Through snorkeling activities, students observed seagrass meadows and the diverse marine life that depends on them. They also practiced simple field methods to measure, observe, and record the condition of seagrass habitats.

Students learned that seagrass plays a vital role as a nursery and feeding ground, providing shelter and food for juvenile fish and many other marine organisms before they move into deeper marine habitats.

🛶 Exploring the Mangrove Ecosystem by Kayak
Using kayaks, students explored the mangrove forests of Waru-Ana, identifying different mangrove species while observing fish, birds, and other wildlife that rely on this unique coastal ecosystem.
Throughout the exploration, students learned about:

🌿 The importance of mangroves in protecting coastlines from erosion;
🐟 The role of mangroves and seagrass in supporting fisheries and marine biodiversity;
🌊 The ecological connection between mangroves, seagrass, and coral reefs;
⚠️ The causes and impacts of environmental degradation;
📖 The history and environmental changes that have occurred in the Waru-Ana area;
💙 The responsibility of young people to protect and care for nature.

This program is much more than snorkeling or kayaking. It is an opportunity to inspire young people to become knowledgeable, responsible, and committed stewards of the ocean.

The youth of Ataúro are the future guardians of our oceans. By understanding the value of marine ecosystems, they can become true ocean stewards, protecting biodiversity while inspiring their communities to conserve nature for future generations.

🙏 Our sincere appreciation to all participating students, teachers, and our partners from Roman Luan and HACOSTA for their continued collaboration and support in making this important program possible.

👀 Stay tuned for Day 3!
The final day will feature:
🪸 Coral Reef Ecosystem Exploration;
🏖️ Beach Clean-up Activity;
🎓 Reflection Session and Closing Ceremony.

🌊 Know the Ocean
🌿 Protect Biodiversity
🛶 Explore Responsibly
💙 Empower Youth to Become Ocean Guardians
🌏 Building a Sustainable Future

14/07/2026

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🌊📚 EDUKASAUN MARIÑA BA JUVENTUDE IHA ATAÚRO – LORON DAHULUK 📅 13 Jullu 2026 | 📍 Beloi, Ataúro

Beni-Marine Timor-Leste hamutuk ho Roman Luan no HACOSTA hahú ona Programa Edukasaun Mariña no Desportu Mariñu iha Beloi, Ataúro, ho estudante 50 hosi Eskola Esperansa Bikeli no Eskola Téknika Vokasionál.

🎯 Objetivu: Harii koñesimentu no konsiénsia juventude kona-ba proteje ekosistema Mangrove, Seagrass no Ahu-ruinba futuru sustentável.

✨ Loron ohin: Pre-Test → palestra ekosistema mariña → jestaun lixu → treinamentu seguransa tasi → pratika snorkeling no kayaking.

🙏 Obrigadu ba estudante, profesór no parseiru ONG HACOSTA no Roman Luan!

👀 Stay tuned ba loron 2 — esplorasaun direita ba Du'ut-Tasi no Ai-Parapa! 🌊

🌱 Hatene Oseanu • Proteje Biodiversidade • Harii Futuru Sustentável

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🌊📚 MARINE EDUCATION FOR ATAÚRO YOUTH – DAY ONE
📅 13 July 2026 | 📍 Beloi, Ataúro
Beni-Marine Timor-Leste, together with Roman Luan and HACOSTA, launched the Marine Education and Marine Sports Program in Beloi, Ataúro, with 50 students from Eskola Esperansa Bikeli and Eskola Téknika Vokasionál.

🎯 Objective: Build youth knowledge and awareness on protecting Mangrove, Seagrass, and Coral Reef ecosystems for a sustainable future.

✨ Today's activities: Pre-Test → marine ecosystem talks → waste management → sea safety training → snorkeling and kayaking practice.

🙏 Thank you to the students, teachers, and our partners HACOSTA and Roman Luan!

👀 Stay tuned for Day 2 — direct exploration of Seagrass and Mangrove ecosystems! 🌊

🌱 Know the Ocean • Protect Biodiversity • Build a Sustainable Future

01/07/2026

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🌊🤝 BENI-MARINE TIMOR-LESTE HAMETIN KAPASIDADE EKIPA LIU HUSI TREINAMENTU IHA NATUREZA

📅 Hosi 24–28 Juñu 2026, Beni-Marine Timor-Leste hala'o treinamentu intensivu durante loron lima, ne'ebé fasilita hosi Mestre Ping-Huan Liao (Taiwan), ho objetivu atu dezenvolve kapasidade ekipa, lideransa, no aprendizajen liu husi esperiénsia direta iha natureza.

Durante treinamentu ne'e, partisipante sira aprende liu husi atividade prátika no esperiénsia direta, atu hametin komunikasaun, servisu hamutuk, lideransa, tomada desizaun, adaptasaun ba situasaun foun, no rezolusaun problema, ne'ebé importante tebes ba konservasaun tasi no atividade outdoor.

🚣‍♂️🌊 Programa ne'e inklui atividade kayaking iha Beloi, Warwana no Akrema, no observasaun direta ba ekosistema hanesan ai-parapa, no du’ut-tasi, atu hasa'e komprensaun kona-ba natureza no konservasaun tasi. Aleinde ne'e, ekipa mos hala'o ekspedisaun hiking durante 13 km, atu hametin rezisténsia, disiplina no kooperasaun entre membru sira. Tuirmai, ekipa kontinua ho ekspedisaun kayaking ho distansia 4.2 km hosi Bikeli ba Beloi, ne'ebé sai hanesan teste ba rezisténsia, koordinasaun no abilidade navegasaun.

🤿🌊 Treinamentu remata ho atividade snorkeling iha Área Protejida Mariña Beloi, iha ne'ebé partisipante sira observa diretamente resife ahu-ruin sira ne'ebé saudavel no biodiversidade tasi ne'ebé rikeza.

🌙 Kada kalan, ekipa mos partisipa iha jogu dezenvolvimentu ekipa hanesan Puzzle Challenge, Bullseye no Traffic Jam, ne'ebé ajuda dezenvolve kriatividade, pensamentu kritiku, konfiansa-an no kolaborasaun entre membru sira.

🙏 Esperiénsia ida-ne'e la'ós deit hametin kapasidade tékniku no lideransa ekipa, maibé mos reafirma kompromisu Beni-Marine Timor-Leste atu proteje tasi, promove edukasaun mariña, no fó kontribuisaun ba dezenvolvimentu sustentável iha Timor-Leste.

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🌊🤝 BENI-MARINE TIMOR-LESTE STRENGTHENS TEAM CAPACITY THROUGH NATURE-BASED TRAINING

📅 From 24–28 June 2026, Beni-Marine Timor-Leste conducted a five-day intensive training program facilitated by Mr. Ping-Huan Liao (Taiwan), focusing on team development, leadership, and experiential learning in a natural environment.

Throughout the training, participants learned through hands-on activities and direct experience, strengthening their communication, teamwork, leadership, decision-making, adaptability, and problem-solving skills—all essential competencies for marine conservation and outdoor education.

🚣‍♂️🌊 The program featured kayaking activities in Beloi, Warwana, and Akrema, along with direct observation of key coastal ecosystems, including mangrove forests, and seagrass beds, deepening participants' understanding of nature and marine conservation. The team also completed a 13 km hiking expedition, building resilience, endurance, and teamwork, followed by a 4.2 km kayaking expedition from Bikeli to Beloi, which further challenged their endurance, coordination, and navigation skills.

🤿🌊 The training concluded with a snorkeling activity in the Beloi Marine Protected Area (MPA), where participants observed healthy coral reefs and the rich marine biodiversity that make Timor-Leste's waters unique.

🌙 Each evening, participants also took part in team-building games, including Puzzle Challenge, Bullseye, and Traffic Jam, designed to strengthen creativity, critical thinking, confidence, communication, and collaboration among team members.

🙏 This valuable experience not only enhanced the team's technical knowledge and leadership capacity but also reaffirmed Beni-Marine Timor-Leste's commitment to protecting the ocean, promoting marine education, and supporting sustainable marine development in Timor-Leste.

22/06/2026

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21/06/2026

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🚣‍♂️🌊 BENI-MARINE TIMOR-LESTE APOIA DEZENVOLVIMENTU DESPORTU MARIÑU NO EDUKASAUN TASI LIU HOSI DOASAUN EKIPAMENTU KAYAK IHA DILI NO LIQUIÇÁ

Iha loron 19 Juñu 2026, ekipa Beni-Marine Timor-Leste hala’o atividade doasaun ekipamentu kayak ba grupu konservasaun rua, mak Konservasaun Flora no Fauna (KFF) iha Hera, Dili, no Lenuk Tasi iha Kasait, Liquiçá.

Liu hosi inisiativa ida ne’e, Beni-Marine entrega kayak hamutuk 10 unidade (5 unidade ba kada grupu) no hala’o mos treinamentu prátiku kona-ba utilizasaun kayak ho seguru, inklui orientasaun seguransa, téknika navegasaun básika, ezersísiu no preparasaun antes halo atividade iha bee.

Apoiu ida ne’e hanesan parte husi kompromisu Beni-Marine Timor-Leste atu promove desportu mariñu, edukasaun tasi no konservasaun ambiente mariñu iha Timor-Leste. Ami fiar katak atividade kayak la’ós deit fó benefísiu ba rekreasaun no desportu, maibé mos sai nu’udar meiu importante atu aumenta koñesimentu kona-ba proteksaun tasi, biodiversidade mariña no utilizasaun sustentavel ba rekursu mariñu.

🙏 Beni-Marine Timor-Leste ho orgulho boot kontinua investe iha jerasaun ne’ebé hakarak aprende, lidera no proteje tasi. Apoiu ba KFF Hera no Lenuk Tasi la’ós deit kona-ba ekipamentu kayak, maibé kona-ba harii oportunidade, haforsa kapasidade no inspira ema sira atu sai guardiaun ba tasi Timor-Leste. Ami agradese ba parseiru, apoiadór no partisipante sira hotu ne’ebé kontribui ba susesu atividade ida ne’e. Hamutuk ita bele transforma koñesimentu ba asaun no asaun ba mudansa positivu.

🌊 Hamutuk ita proteje tasi.
🚣‍♀️ Hamutuk ita promove desportu mariñu.
💙 Hamutuk ita garante futuru sustentavel ba Timor-Leste.

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🚣‍♂️🌊 BENI-MARINE TIMOR-LESTE SUPPORTS THE DEVELOPMENT OF MARINE SPORTS AND OCEAN EDUCATION THROUGH KAYAK DONATIONS IN DILI AND LIQUIÇÁ

On 19 June 2026, the Beni-Marine Timor-Leste team conducted a kayak donation initiative for two conservation groups: Conservation of Flora and Fauna (KFF) in Hera, Dili, and Lenuk Tasi in Kasait, Liquiçá.

As part of this initiative, Beni-Marine donated a total of 10 kayaks, with five kayaks provided to each group, and delivered practical training on safe kayaking practices. The training covered water safety, basic paddling and navigation techniques, pre-departure preparations, and hands-on exercises to ensure participants could use the equipment safely and effectively.

This support reflects Beni-Marine Timor-Leste’s ongoing commitment to promoting marine sports, ocean education, and marine conservation throughout Timor-Leste. We believe that kayaking is more than just a recreational or sporting activity—it is also a powerful tool for fostering environmental awareness, strengthening connections with the ocean, and encouraging the sustainable use and protection of marine resources.

🙏 Beni-Marine Timor-Leste is proud to continue investing in individuals and communities that are committed to learning, leading, and protecting our oceans. Our support for KFF Hera and Lenuk Tasi is not only about providing equipment; it is about creating opportunities, building local capacity, and inspiring future ocean stewards. We extend our sincere appreciation to all partners, supporters, and participants who contributed to the success of this initiative. Together, we can turn knowledge into action and action into meaningful positive change.

🌊 Together, we protect the ocean.
🚣‍♀️ Together, we promote marine sports.
💙 Together, we build a sustainable future for Timor-Leste.