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Fisheries

As many as 12,510 villages or 15.32 percent of the total 81,616 villages in Indonesia are located in coastal areas. About 90 percent of the coastal villages rely on fish resources as the main livelihood of the population

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Government Policy for Coastal Communities

As many as 12,510 villages or 15.32 percent of the total 81,616 villages in Indonesia are located in coastal areas. About 90 percent of the coastal villages rely on fish resources as the main livelihood of the population

“Traditional Plus” Aims to Increase Shrimp Production

The shrimp production and export volume declined in 2022. Strategic steps, such as a shift to the “traditional plus” cultivation method, are needed to boost competitiveness.

The Lives and Deaths of Fishermen in a Brokered Sea

Rustam maneuvered his pompon around the school. A few minutes later, a tuna took the bait on one of his lures. Skillfully, he reeled it in. The tuna floundered violently as it was lifted from the sea.

Taking Care of Fisheries Externalities

We also have to consider the externalities of the new policy. The government’s plan to increase non-tax revenue in the fisheries sector should not have a negative impact on the wider community.

Preserve Export Quality

Indonesia must pay attention to the quality of its exported goods so that export destination countries do not reject its products and, thus, the market’s sustainability can be preserved.

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Fishermen Need Alignment

Without an affirmative policy, fishermen who use simple fishing gear will not be able to compete with large vessels using trawling equipment and cantrang (seine nets).

Just be a Minister, not a Fisherman

It has been four months since Ribut Bachtiar, 48, has not headed out to sea. Falling fish prices, low catches, and the Covid-19 pandemic have forced him to stay at home.

Recovering from Slowdown

The Indonesian economy is very likely to enter a recession in the third quarter of 2020. We need to find the right and quick way to recover.

The Deadly Deceiving Snare

Signing up is usually an easy and fast process without any lengthy administration. In a time when it is difficult to find a job, many young people are quickly attracted. However, without realizing it, they have entered.

Fishing Practices Must Be Changed

As fish become rare, fishermen tend to use other fishing equipment or modify existing equipment to catch more fish.

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