Hopes of Lobster Farmers Shattered

Lobster farming has begun to grow significantly. However, the enthusiasm of lobster farmers was shattered after the government issued a policy allowing the export of lobster seeds.

KOMPAS/ISMAIL ZAKARIA

Usman (29), one of the farmers showed his product lobster in the Jukung Bay waters area, Jerowaru District, East Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara, Thursday (26/12/2019)

JAKARTA, KOMPAS -- The government has decided to open the export of lobster seeds. The policy, which is in the form of a ministerial regulation, dashed the hopes of lobster cultivators and farmers.

Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Ministerial Regulation No. 12/2020 concerning the management of lobsters, crabs and rajungan in Indonesian territory was issued on 4 May 2020.