Legal Fishing only Accounts for 40 Percent: Minister Susi
23 February 2017 22:18 WIB
TEMPO.CO, Nusa Dua - Maritime and Fisheries Minister Susi Pudjiastuti hopes that illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing (IUUF) could be turned into legal, reported and regulated fishing.
"There are still many unreported [fishing]. In Indonesia, reported fishing only accounts to 30-40 percent," Susi said on the sidelines of the World Ocean Summit 2017 in Nusa Dua, Bali, on Thursday, February 23, 2017.
Susi revealed that there were several countries, such as Taiwan, that cannot be held accountable bilaterally in relation to illegal fishing. Indonesia adopts the One China Policy, causing Indonesia and Taiwan cannot have a diplomatic relation.
Susi called on a sustainable growth in the fishery sector. Susi added that accountability must be promoted to all countries. However, Susi pointed out that accountability of several countries cannot be measured.
Susi added that all countries must show their commitment to conservation.
"Do they make conservation efforts or not? What’s the consequence if they don't? Because the maritime resources are limited. The availability of tuna is declining," Susi said.
Susi added that the world is facing a threat posed by overfishing, due to lack of control.
"As if the ocean belongs to no one, everyone can do whatever they like. All countries must work together to address illegal fishing," Susi said.
ANGELINA ANJAR SAWITRI
