THE TROUBLE WITH NEW TRAWLS REGULATIONS
The Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, Sakti Wahyu Trenggono, has officially issued a regulation regarding the prohibition of fishing gear that can damage the environment, and trawl (cantrang) is one of them, as stated in the Regulation of the Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (Permen KP) Number 18 of 2021 concerning the Placement […]
CAN ECOLABEL PUT PRESSURE ON IUUF AND OVERFISHING?
In February, Indonesian Tuna fishery products successfully obtained a certificate from the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) through the Indonesian Pole and Line and Handline Fisheries Association (AP2HI), specifically for products made of or containing Yellowfin tuna and Skipjack. This certification means that Indonesia, for the third time, will be able to sell certified 11,000 tons […]
AFTER CONDUCTING SPECIAL OPS FOR ILLEGAL FISHING SHIPS, GOVERNMENT MUST ERADICATE THEM ONCE AND FOR ALL
Despite the government’s efforts to create sustainable marine and fisheries, it seems that Indonesia still has a long way to go. It is obligatory for sustainable fisheries development to be followed by optimal, healthy, and efficient utilization principles, which are not easy. Some of the challenges we face are illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing (IUUF). […]
AFTER CONDUCTING SPECIAL OPS FOR ILLEGAL FISHING SHIPS, GOVERNMENT MUST ERADICATE THEM ONCE AND FOR ALL
Despite the government’s efforts to create sustainable marine and fisheries, it seems that Indonesia still has a long way to go. It is obligatory for sustainable fisheries development to be followed by optimal, healthy, and efficient utilization principles, which are not easy. Some of the challenges we face are illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing (IUUF). […]
