TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Marine and Fishery Minister Susi Pudjiastuti wins Seafood Champion Award in Seaweb Seafood Summit held on June 5-7 in Seattle, Washington, the United States.
The Marine and Fishery Ministry stated in a press release today that Susi wins the leadership category for her courage in combating illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing by foreign and local vessels in Indonesia.
Moreover, Susi is being appreciated for his key role in maintaining marine ecosystem and responsible practices in marine and fishery resources management by banning seines and other unsustainable fishing methods.
The organizer also awarded the Minister for her role in addressing modern-day slave ships.
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