The LIPI-NaGISA Western Pacific Conference was held in Jakarta, Indonesia, on October 26-29, 2008. The conference drew over 80 participants from Japan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam. The presentations covered from coral reefs in Malaysia to Seagrass meadows in Philippines, to name a few. It was a great opportunity for participants to meet scientists in neighboring countries, learn about their researches, and spread the seeds for future collaborative researches. This conference was made possible by the support of Indonesian Institute of Science, the Nippon Foundation, Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, Natural Geography in Shore Area, and Census of Marine Life.see Photos