ABSTRACT
There is a long history of marine research in Indonesia, starting from mid December 1905 when Dr. J. C. Koningsbergena terrestrial zoologist,established the Visscherii Laboratorium te Batavia (Jakarta F ishery Laboratory) at Jalan Akuarium Pasar Ikan, Jakarta. During its development this institution, which was the forerunner of the Research Center for Oceanography LIPI, underwent a series of name changes, the development of its tasks and fimctions, and improvements in its institutional status font branch to national level. There were also changes in how the institution was administered, and it finally came under the auspices of the Indonesian Institute of Sciences, which was established under the Decree of the President of Republic of Indonesia Number 128/1967, 23 August 1967. To support research activities, this marine research institution has had several research vessels since it first began and, to cover Indonesian waters more widely, it also established Marine Research Stations or Technical Implementation Units in several other parts of Indonesia. Historical events happen only once and are never repeated exactly the same again, yet they can determine people Is lives, and still be remembered for all time. As the oldest institution for marine research in Indonesia, at 110 years (mid December 1905 mid December 2015), it is valuable to have an archive of facts and information about significant historical milestones, about its founder; its development, and the history of marine research in Indonesia. In addition, this is essential information for leaders and employees of the Research Center for Oceanography LIPI, both now and in the future, and may also benefit the academic community in general.