Indonesian Fisheries: Potential, Challenges, and Sustainability

Overview of Indonesian Fisheries

Indonesia's fishery ports are bustling, reflecting the country's rich marine resources.
Even when certain fish species are out of season, others compensate, showcasing the diverse fishery potential.
Indonesia, a maritime nation with over 17,000 islands, boasts 74% of its area covered by water.
The sea area is about 5.8 million square kilometers, providing abundant marine wealth.
Fisheries contribute to 54% of Indonesia's national protein needs and 10% of the world's fishery products.

Estimated sustainable potential of marine resources: 12 million tons per year.
Notable fish species with high economic value:
- Tuna, skipjack, mackerel tuna, snapper, grouper.
Other valuable marine products:
- Prawn, lobster, crab, squid, seaweed.
Indonesia ranks third globally in fishery products and fish cultivation.
Potential fish cultivation area: over 12 million hectares, but currently less than 3% utilized.

Illegal Fishing:
- Major threat, involving fish stealing and harmful methods using dangerous substances (bomb, cyanide, compressors).
- Results in losses of tens of millions of tons of marine resources.
- Estimated state losses: 100 trillion rupiah.
- Endangers marine ecosystems and biodiversity.
Underutilization of Fish Cultivation and Processing:
- Small islands' economic development potential remains untapped.
- Fish processing industry lacks optimization.
Governance Issues:
- Fisheries management governance needs better synergy among parties.

Protects existing marine resources and ecosystems.
Balances economic development with environmental and social sustainability.
Focuses on the three principles:
- Economic benefit
- Environmental sustainability
- Social responsibility

Sustainable fisheries are crucial for maintaining Indonesia's marine wealth and ensuring long-term economic and environmental health.