FAO showcased its works in Aquatic Inland and Marine Biodiversity at the Asia Pacific Global Environment Facilities (GEF) workshop.

The Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries was developing bioplastics by using various marine creatures in a bid to tackle plastic waste in oceans.

Coordinating Minister Luhut Pandjaitan claims that Indonesia has enormous marine potential which is estimated to be worth US$1.2 trillion per year.

Minister Susi Pudjiastuti says the illegal fishing eradication program successfully boosts the country's fish production and stock.

The Fishery and Maritime Affairs Ministry has activated airborne surveillance to curb illegal fishing activities in Indonesian waters.

Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) under Susi Pudjiastuti opened chances for ties with regional governments in building fish seed shops.

The Ministry of Marine and Fishery Affairs (KKP) captured two illegal fishing boats from Malaysia Monday, March 11 in Malacca Strait.

Minister Susi Pudjiastuti said that the eradication of illegal fishing committed by foreign flag ships in Indonesia had increased the fish stock.

The Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) announced that Indonesia's fisheries contributes to 3.71 percent of the GDO

"These areas are [like] unexcavated gold mining areas," said
Sharif Cicip Sutardjo, Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Minister.