Jakarta:The Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries is actively promoting the enhancement of fisheries cultivation at the community level by distributing over 1.5 million fish and shrimp seeds. This initiative is part of the 2026 Maritime and Fisheries Service Month. In addition to providing seeds to cultivators, a portion of fish seeds are being reintroduced into their natural habitats to support the sustainability of fisheries ecosystems.
According to Ministry of Maritime Affairs And Fisheries of The Republic of Indonesia, this support aims to boost fish production, create opportunities for community income, and protect fish resources through stocking local fish in public waters, as stated by Minister Sakti Wahyu Trenggono in an official broadcast in Jakarta.
The activities of Maritime and Fisheries Service Month occurred in 27 locations across Indonesia, culminating on November 4. In Sukabumi, West Java, around 400 thousand fish were distributed, including 300 thousand tilapia and catfish seeds for cultivator groups, and 100 thousand wader, tawes, and nilem fish for restocking.
Beyond West Java, fish and shrimp seed assistance was extended to farmers in regions like Lampung, South Sulawesi, West Nusa Tenggara, Central Java, and East Java. The distributed fish seeds included catfish, tilapia, white snapper, and milkfish, alongside tiger prawn seeds. For restocking, species such as wader, tawes, and nilem were included.
The Director General of Aquaculture, Tb Haeru Rahayu, expressed hope that this aid would foster sustainable business development and promote the adoption of Good Fish Cultivation Methods (CBIB) to enhance the competitiveness of fish products.
The Sudarma Patriot Mandiri Fish Cultivator Group in Sukabumi Regency plans to use the 100 thousand tilapia seeds received to support its 12-member business activities, as noted by group head Jiji. Additionally, Taopik, Chair of the Mandrajaya Nusantara Pokmaswas, emphasized his group’s commitment to safeguarding stocked fish and reporting any rule violations to ensure community benefits.