Notes on Indonesian Fisheries

Overview of Indonesian Fisheries

• Indonesia is a maritime nation with over 17,000 islands.
• Fisheries ports are busy except during bad weather or off-seasons for certain fish.
• Indonesia has massive marine resources, fulfilling 54% of national protein needs from fish and marine products.
• Contributes about 10% of the world's fishery products.

Potential and Production

• Sustainable potential of marine resources: approximately 12 million tons/year.
• Economically valuable fish:
  • Tuna
  • Skipjack
  • Mackerel tuna
  • Snapper
  • Grouper
• Other high-value products:
  • Prawn
  • Lobster
  • Crab
  • Squid
  • Seaweed
• Ranked third in fishery products globally, after China and Peru.
• Ranked third in fish cultivation, following China and India.
• Potential area for fish cultivation: over 12 million hectares, but only less than 3% is utilized.

Challenges in Fisheries Management

• Illegal Fishing:

  • Major threat to Indonesian fisheries.
  • Involves fish stealing and harmful methods (e.g., using bombs, cyanide).
  • Estimated loss due to illegal fishing: 100 trillion rupiah (approx. $7 billion).
  • Results in loss of tens of millions of tonnes of marine resources.

• Production Optimization:

  • Low optimization of fish cultivation and processing in small islands.
  • Requires better governance and synergy among stakeholders.

The Importance of Sustainable Fisheries

• Sustainable fisheries are crucial for preserving marine resources.
• Benefits include:
  • Economic growth
  • Environmental conservation
  • Social well-being
• Three principles to follow for sustainable fisheries:
  • Economic sustainability
  • Environmental sustainability
  • Social sustainability

Conclusion

• The future of fisheries depends on safeguarding resources and addressing challenges effectively.