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Fishers in Indonesia usually hold various activities that are important for coastal life and contribute to the country’s fisheries sector growth. They are not only workers but also guardians of the sustainability of marine resources who support food security in the country. The existence of fishing villages and fishing villages along the coastline of Indonesia is clear evidence of how fishers play a role at the frontline in the fishing industry.

One of the main roles of fishers is to catch fish. With the skills and experiences they have, fishers are able to read natural signs, understand fish seasons, and discover rich fish habitats. They use Indonesian fishing boats to get into the ocean, catch fish with fishing nets, rods, or other friendly fishing tools. This activity contributes significantly to increasing Indonesia’s marine products.

Fishers also play an important role in maintaining the sustainability of marine resources. They fish responsibly by paying attention to the size of the fish caught, guarding against endangered species, and adhering to established fishing rules. In addition, Indonesian fishers’ associations play an important role in advocating for the interests of fishers and ensuring the sustainability of the fisheries sector.

Fishers also have a direct impact on the social and economic life of coastal communities. Fishers’ villages become the centers of economic activity, where fishers sell their catch to traders or fish processors. The income earned from working as fishers allows them to make ends meet, send their children to school, and even improve their standard of living by owning their own boat.

The importance of the role of fishers in increasing Indonesian marine products cannot be underestimated. By actively involving fishers in the management of marine resources, through programs and policies that support them, fish catches can be increased sustainably. This effort involves cooperation between the government, fishers’ associations, and related institutions to ensure the sustainability and welfare of fishers.

The story of Pak Moko, a blue swimming crab fisher from Tanjung Batu-Berau who joined Aruna in 2018, shows how important transparency and economic benefits are gained through engaging in platforms like Aruna. By strengthening the relationship between fishers and markets, through price transparency and access to international markets, fishers feel a positive impact on their income and future.

In the context of Indonesian fishers’ lives, their roles are very diverse and essential. From responsible fishing to the resulting economic and social contributions, fishers play an important role in maintaining the sustainability of the fishing sector, increasing marine products, and promoting the well-being of coastal communities.

Pak Moko is a blue swimming crab fisher who has joined Aruna since 2018. Since becoming part of Aruna, he has been actively involved in various activities organized by the company, such as training, knowledge sharing, and certification. His achievements are no less brilliant, he won the title of Aruna’s Best Fisher and Fisher with the Most Transactions. In addition, Pak Moko also attended various training sessions, including training on blue swimming crab apartments and sustainable fisheries, including the use of environmentally friendly fishing gear.

As a blue swimming crab fisher, Pak Moko’s daily life begins with preparing fishing gear, checking boat engines, and making sure the fuel is full tanik. Before going to sea, he says goodbye to his wife and brings a lunch box prepared by his wife. Mr. Moko is then ready to go to sea, cast a net, and hopes that the net will be filled to the brim with blue swimming crabs at night. The next day, he will return to the sea to check the net that has been filled with crabs, while choosing the crabs of the correct size, and releasing the small crabs so that they can keep on growing.

The role of fishers in the Indonesian fishing industry is very important. They are at the forefront of maintaining and utilizing marine resources sustainably. As fishers, they supply their catches to domestic and international markets. They also act as actors of the local economy, especially in fishing villages and coastal villages, where fishers are often the economic backbone of local communities.

In Indonesia, fishers’ associations, such as the Indonesian Fisher Association, have an important role in representing and protecting the interests of fishers. They play a role in policy advocacy that supports fishers, facilitates training and skills development of fishers, and improves fishers’ access to wider markets.

In increasing Indonesia’s marine products, the role of fishers is very significant. They not only fish sustainably, but also maintain the sustainability and sustainability of marine resources. With knowledge and understanding of the size of fish that can be caught, fishers like Pak Moko play a role in keeping fish populations. Through these efforts, fishers contribute to ensuring that Indonesian marine products can continue to be abundant.

Aruna as a company is strongly committed to supporting the lives of fishers in Indonesia. They embrace more fishers in the Aruna Fisher family and create a wider fishery commodity market, both at the domestic and international levels. With a clear vision and mission and a strong commitment, Aruna and Indonesian fishers work together to make the sea a better livelihood for all.