Preface

The 8 th International Conference on Tropical and Coastal Region Eco Development (ICTCRED) 2024 & e-ASIA Meeting 2024 was organized by the Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences, Universitas Diponegoro, Indonesia in Semarang on 24-25 September 2024. Semarang, home to Universitas Diponegoro, was selected as the venue to enhance the university’s prominence while showcasing the city’s regional strengths and advantages. The conference featured distinguished experts as keynote and invited speakers. Prof. Dr. Ir. Slamet Budi Prayitno, M.Sc , a professor at Universitas Diponegoro, Indonesia, specialized in aquaculture. Prof. Toshio Suga from Tohoku University, Japan, contributed expertise in oceanography. Dr. Hansan Park , an expert in geomorphology and coastal zone management, served as the Co-Director of the Korea-Indonesia Marine Technology Cooperation Research Center (MTCRC) at Kyung Hee University, South Korea. Dr. Noor Faizul H. Nordin from the International Islamic University Malaysia focused on industrial and environmental biotechnology. Dr. Maria Vanessa Baria-Rodriguez from the University of the Philippines specialized in climate change, coral reef ecology, and biology. Their contributions provided valuable insights and fostered discussions on key topics during the conference. The conference hosted 135 participants, including both oral and poster presenters covering topics from 15 key areas of interest. Attendees represented seven countries based on submitted abstracts, including Indonesia, the Philippines, Japan, Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, and France. The participant distribution by country wass as follows: France (1), Korea (2), Thailand (1), Malaysia (1), Japan (4), the Philippines (9), and Indonesia (117). Additionally, 29 domestic institutions from various regions across Indonesia are affiliated with this conference, further highlighting its broad academic and research network. The participants presented valuable research findings covering a diverse range of topics, including bioactive compound extraction from marine environments and their transformation into specialty products, as well as advancements in marine product processing. The presentations also explored developments in oceanographic technology, coastal environmental management, and related policies. Discussions became even more insightful with research on social sciences and its evolution, particularly in coastal areas. The broad scope of topics enriched the conference, fostering interdisciplinary exchange and collaboration. Finally, we extend our sincere gratitude to the members of both the Organizing Committee and the Scientific Committee for their dedication in upholding the high quality of papers and encouraging participation from various fields. We also deeply appreciate the support from the Dean of Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences and The Directorate of Reputation, Partnership and Global Connectivity Universitas Diponegoro, whose financial contributions were instrumental in making this conference a success. Without their support, this event would not have achieved such a significant impact. Moreover, we acknowledge the invaluable contributions of the authors, whose expertise and dedication made the conference possible. The continued success of this conference series lays a strong foundation for planning the next event with confidence in 2026. Finally, we proudly announce that 36 papers have passed peer review process and published in IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science. List of Committees are available in this PDF.