The Importance of Human Resource Investment, KKP Realizes OII Transformation

Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, Sakti Wahyu Trenggono once said, “The key to the successful implementation of blue economic policy is excellent human resources.” Amid the government’s active implementation of the blue economy concept that is closely related to sustainability, the government is also seriously considering sustainable fisheries partnership jobs that can be filled by competent professionals to advance the world of fisheries in the Republic of Indonesia. Therefore, the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (KKP), through the Marine and Fisheries Research and Human Resources Agency (BRSDM Perikanan), has united various fisheries education institutions into the Ocean Institute of Indonesia (OII).

Previously, KKP through BRSDM Perikanan had 20 higher and secondary education units and a Fisheries Business Expertise Polytechnic (AUP) located in Jakarta. All of these education units were finally merged to create a single institute called OII. The government carried out this merger because it was well aware that strategic steps were needed to fill the need for sustainable fisheries partnership jobs with the right human resources (HR) and job opportunities.

OII will become the only institution ready to fulfill Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Jobs

“To that end, I have asked the Head of BRSDM to design the formation of the Ocean Institute of Indonesia, which will later become the only higher education institution in Indonesia specifically in the field of marine and fisheries,” concluded Minister Trenggono. OII, which was officially launched in August 2022, is not only a vocational education institution, but also a scientific education institution that has collaborated with foreign universities from South Korea, Hong Kong, Japan, Australia, and others.

OII Study Programs Designed to be More Relevant to Industry Needs

After its transformation, the Ocean Institute of Indonesia now offers various study programs that have been prepared to be more relevant to the needs of the fishing industry and sustainable fisheries partnership jobs, including:

  • Fisheries Mechanization
  • Fishery Capture Technology
  • Machining
  • Fishery Product Processing Technology
  • Aquaculture Technology
  • Water Resource Utilization Technology
  • Fishery Extension, Resource Utilization
  • Marine Engineering Techniques
  • Fishery Capture Technology
  • Ship Machining
  • Agribusiness
  • Fishery Pathology Handling Technology

The transformation of OII was also carried out by improving the HR of teaching staff and academic actors in the fisheries sector by holding the 2022-2025 Vocational and Fisheries Professor Program.

Of course, in the future, OII students will also participate in the fisheries industry not only as experts and professionals in the ranks of KKP but also can develop business ecosystems. This was reflected during a visit by members of the DPR, where OII students had already developed the entrepreneurship field by displaying marine and fishery products from the Jakarta, Serang, and Bogor campuses.

Taruna OII Has Successfully Developed Economically Valuable Products

Not only focusing on fishery product development, but Taruna also showcased a unique product, holy mangrove tea, which contains antioxidants and prevents various diseases such as cancer, diarrhea, hepatitis, digestive disorders, premature aging, and many other health benefits. This mangrove tea exhibited by Taruna can be used as a sample material for business incubation that involves product development and market expansion while still considering the aspect of sustainability since mangrove plays a significant role in the marine and fishery ecosystem.

Preparing competent human resources to fill various positions in sustainable fisheries partnership jobs must receive support and involvement from various sectors. Moreover, 54% of the total population in Indonesia is comprised of youths. Aruna as a fishery company hopes that the coastal community can have adequate skills to empower their local economy.

Another important thing to consider is that our country needs not only human resources that match the needs of the job market, but also those who can expand the job availability. Given the enormous potential of marine and fishery resources in Indonesia that have not been fully utilized, Aruna Hub will continuously transfer all necessary knowledge so that progress can be made from upstream to downstream, and even in the seafood supplier line, where the coastal community can participate and have a role to play.

Freshwater Vannamei Shrimp Farming, A Promising Fisheries Business?

In line with the blue economy concept, the government, through the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (MMAF), has decided to gradually reduce fishing quotas. Of course, this MMAF-led policy has prepared a solution to the problem of quota restrictions by intensifying fishermen’s agricultural activities. A promising alternative fishery for anglers is freshwater Vannamei shrimp farming.

Vannamei shrimp are marine animals that naturally live in the sea, but with some modifications they can be reared in freshwater. This method is not popular yet, but many entrepreneurs have already done it and its cultivation can bring satisfactory results.

If done right, the Vannamei shrimp farm will become a promising fishery

There are certainly notable differences between freshwater and seawater, since seawater contains many minerals that freshwater lacks. Therefore, before breeding Vannamei shrimp in fresh water, farm fishermen must first prepare special minerals so that their composition is close to that of sea water.

shrimp need to be modified and adjusted to adapt

Several ingredients must be added to freshwater to make it a good breeding ground for Vannamei shrimp. These include clay, agricultural lime, cross salt, potassium chloride (KCl), white spirit, potassium carbonate, and magnesium chloride. By adding the above ingredients in the right composition, the freshwater substrate applied is ready to be used as a new habitat for Vannamei shrimp seeds.

After achieving the equivalent mineral composition of seawater in freshwater media, shrimp seeds naturally have to adapt to the media used, since the modified freshwater media are characterized by low salinity. This adaptation can be done by rearing 1 to 10 larvae. After acclimatization, the shrimp seeds can be released into the rearing pond depending on the last salinity.

Vannamei shrimp are more disease resistant when reared in fresh water

From the cultivation of freshwater Vannamei shrimp, the unique fact was gained that shrimp farmed outside of their natural habitat actually show increased resistance to WSSV (White Spot Virus) or Myo-disease. This fact can be a magnet and make farming freshwater vannamei shrimp a promising fishery, especially as an alternative income for fishermen.Since this culture can also be carried out in places far from the coast, fishermen can build culture media on their terrace.

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vannamei shrimp farming is not only a promising fishery, but there will also be knock-on effects as the demand for various raw materials needed to modify freshwater increases. This creates new economic potential for people to become suppliers of minerals. Aside from making shrimp distribution easier, fish suppliers can also get a more stable price because they don’t have to order from too far away. Of course, the knock-on effect of growing

crayfish will be very positive for the fishing industry.

Aruna Supports the Government in Providing Broader Access

The potential of cultivating various variants of sea shrimp in modified freshwater media must be widely socialized to the public, especially fishermen affected by fishing quotas restrictions. Aruna Hub, as part of the fisheries ecosystem, will gladly support and become a government partner to disseminate this cultivation potential while still prioritizing sustainable fisheries aspects. The implementation of sustainability insights in the fisheries sector is essential to be promoted on every occasion so that economic progress can maintain ecological health, a fundamental principle that is in line with the concept of a blue economy.

Kebumen Shrimp Farm, an Inclusive Example of Sustainable Fisheries

Indonesia’s Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, commonly known as KKP, is increasingly demonstrating its efforts to integrate sustainability into fisheries. The recently built Modern Shrimp Farm (BUBK) in Kebumen, Central Java is KKP’s latest project and a perfect example of sustainable fishing.

Tablets Haeru Rahayu, general manager of fisheries and aquaculture at KKP, described how KKP turned this regional shrimp farm into a pilot project for other regions to follow. “We are developing a paradigm for regional shrimp farming.We will continue to fight for this. Thank goodness KKP is working with Kebumen Regency government this year. The Regent is always late,” he said.

An example of sustainable and inclusive fisheries in terms of human resources, environment and economy

From the start, KKP made it clear that it would use local technical staff and human resources from surrounding communities to operate the largest modern shrimp farm in Indonesia. The main goal of this modern farm is to show how effective sustainable wisdom can be applied and how it has a positive impact on many different areas, especially ecological and economical.

This state-of-the-art farm helps protect the environment and improve local income and community living standards. The success of this modern shrimp farm will be another concrete proof that the principles of circular economy and blue economy are implemented in the fisheries sector. In this way, the evaluation and research on the examples of sustainable fishing at the BUBK can be further deepened.

Previously less productive shrimp farming area

A shrimp farm established in Kebumen on 100 hectares of land already occupied 60 hectares of land used for the construction of various infrastructures. This area, formerly built as a traditional shrimp farm, had an irregular productivity of 0.6 tons/ha/year and had no sewage treatment plant. Thanks to the direct idea of ​​Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Sakti Wahyu Trenggeno, the land was developed and today it is a breakthrough in the development of shrimp farming with a more modern and productive concept. The national target of 2 million tons of shrimp production is expected to be able to supply seafood suppliers in different regions in 2024.

“This is the first in Indonesia and we will build such models in many places in Indonesia. We are launching BUBK with Kebumen as the national driver,” Trenggeno said during a site visit with Kebumen Regent Arif Sugiyanto, Vice Regent Ristawati Purwaningsih, Forkompimda officials, KRT H Darori Wonodipuro, Indonesian MP for Kebumen and related officials.

Development at the initiative of the Minister of Maritime Economy and Fisheries

Minister Trenggeno also announced that the BUBK model is indeed very suitable for construction due to its modern management and the consideration of environmental sustainability and surrounding ecosystem aspects. KKP expects that BUBK will start operations in Kebumen in February 2023 and will take on no fewer than 300 direct employees. The regent of Kebumen, Arif Sugiyanto, also stated that local workers to be deployed in the future will first be trained in Jepara before being hired to manage BUBK.

Aruna, as a fishing company that attaches great importance to the application of technology and sustainability aspects, will also participate in making the Kebumen BUBK project an example of sustainable fisheries that deserves to be researched and applied to the development of the Fishing industry to be recreated. By prioritizing partnerships, one of which is through the Aruna Hub, the future of the country’s fisheries will undoubtedly benefit various sectors of society.

Transparency of the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries in Implementing the Sustainable Fisheries Concept

Sustainable fisheries management consists of three interconnected elements: ecological, economic, and social. This was revealed by Sugeng Hari Wisudo, an expert in the utilization of fishery resources, marine technology, and fishery system analysis. Therefore, the government must create regulations that also consider the interests of business actors, conservation, and society. “This is where transparency is important. I see that the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) has already opened up and fishermen have engaged in dialogue, and this is continually done, so that they can eventually reach an optimum point for everyone,” said Sugeng.

Recently, the government opened a discussion forum with fishermen to discuss changes to the Non-Tax State Revenue (PNBP) mechanism that applies to the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, from pre-production to post-production. This change aims to optimize the implementation of sustainability in the fisheries industry, so that fish availability in the sea can be maintained.

Bureaucratic changes from pre-production to post-production are in line with the Blue Economy and provide easy access.

In a discussion entitled “Post-Production PNBP Regulation” at the KKP Media Center held on Thursday, January 19, 2023, and attended by fishermen, Director General of Capture Fisheries at KKP, Ukon Ahmad Furqon, provided a more detailed explanation of the changes to this collection mechanism. This post-production calculation mechanism change also eliminates the cost of managing the Fishing Permit Letter (SIPI), so that PNBP is only based on actual catch amounts.

With strengthened reporting infrastructure that uses appropriate technology, fishermen and business actors can independently fill in catch data through the e-PIT application. The data that is inputted independently will later be verified by the government and if there is a deficiency in payment after verification, then business actors are required to pay the remaining balance. This collection calculation mechanism change has also been regulated in Government Regulation Number 85 of 2021 concerning Types and Tariffs on Types of Non-Tax State Revenue that apply to the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries.

Prioritizing Discussions in Determining Policies for the Synergistic Implementation of the Sustainable Fisheries Concept

In determining policies and implementing the sustainable fisheries concept, KKP certainly still involves and listens to the input given by fishermen and business actors. One of the examples is when fishermen requested a reduction in the PNBP index rate for vessels over 60 gross tonnage (GT). Ukon stated that he had prepared a way out by adjusting the Fish Reference Price (HAI), which is one of the variables in calculating the post-production mechanism for PNBP collection.

Kajidin, the Chairman of the United Fishermen’s Front of Indramayu, also revealed that they did not object to the mechanism changes, but requested a review of the index rate for vessels above 60 GT and the government could accelerate the transition period. “Ships over 60 GT received feedback from fishermen because the tariff index is considered quite high. This is what we absorb. The Minister has also recently directly received feedback from fishermen. The process is currently ongoing, and we have discussed it with colleagues in the Ministry of Finance and they support it. We continue to discuss how this can be resolved quickly as expected,” said Ukon.

Aruna, which consistently emphasizes synergy with the community through Aruna Hub, highly appreciates the openness of the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) to listen to the aspirations of fishermen as part of the fisheries ecosystem in implementing sustainable fisheries concept. This is done to apply a sustainable fisheries system while still considering the interests of every group involved, including coastal communities and even seafood supplier stakeholders. Therefore, every policy is not only made for the benefit of the government, businesses, conservation, or small communities but can also foster synergy so that it can run well and simultaneously.

Laguna Wayag is a Suitable Candidate for Sustainable Fisheries Case Study

People who are fond of traveling may already be familiar with Raja Ampat, especially the Wayag area. Moreover, lovers of the beauty of the sea and diving enthusiasts must have included Wayag, which is located in West Papua Province, in their list of favorite diving spots. What many people still don’t know is that in this exotic lagoon area, there is a conservation area with a technological approach that deserves to be explored deeper as a case study of sustainable fisheries.

The conservation area is the first ever coral manta ray growth habitat in the world located in the West Waigeo National Conservation Area, where the Wayag Lagoon which has become a worldwide tourist destination is included in the conservation area. Managing an area with 2 major activities in the form of tourism and conservation is certainly not easy. However, apparently this has been successfully carried out by the government through the management of the Raja Ampat Conservation Area.

Conservation in Waya as a Sustainable Fisheries Case Study that Has Received International Appreciation

Not long ago, in an event held in the city of Lisbon, Portugal, the Marine Conservation Institute (MCI) held the 2nd United Nations Ocean Conservation. On this occasion, the Raja Ampat Conservation Area was awarded a gold level Blue Park Award. The honor was awarded because MCI saw that the management of coral manta ray conservation in Raja Ampat was successful and effective, even though the conservation area shares the same area as the tourist area.

The appreciation obtained by the management of this conservation area is the proof of their hard work. The government through the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries is indeed optimizing its human resources, along with the use of appropriate technology in managing the area. Several technological implementations that have made conservation management in Wayag worthy of emulation and made into sustainable fisheries case studies that have been carried out since 2013 include:

  • Photo ID & Drone method
  • Satellite Locator Method
  • Passive Acoustic Tracking Method

Using these three methods, it was observed that the juveniles of coral manta rays were detected almost continuously in the Wayag Lagoon area without leaving the area for more than 4 months.

The Support of All Elements of Society Determines the Success of Conservation Management

The results of observations and findings summarized by a team consisting of experts and researchers regarding coral manta rays have been collected in an open-access scientific journal on Frontiers in Marine Science. Departing from this scientific journal, the National Marine Protected Areas Agency (BKKPN) formulated a better management strategy to improve the protection of the manta ray enlargement areas and ensure the survival of the juvenile coral manta rays that live in the Wayag Lagoon.

The success of the management of the Raja Ampat Islands Marine Conservation Area in elaborating the right utilization of technology as well as natural resources and human resources is a valuable lesson in itself. This is due to the fact that the Indonesian region has 201 conservation areas spread across various regions. Cross-sectoral synergy between the government, academics and other actors involved in the water sector is really needed.

How the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries strives for the fisheries industry to develop while continuing to strive for the implementation of sustainable fisheries must indeed involve all levels of society, bearing in mind that economic progress without being accompanied by maintained natural conditions will backfire in the future.

We all have to play an active role so that there are no more actions that could damage nature or there are cases where protected animals are actually sold by unscrupulous seafood suppliers just for profit. Therefore, Aruna built Aruna Hub, a supply point where Aruna also empowers coastal communities through several activities, such as seafood transactions, warehousing, and community gatherings throughout Indonesia. As one of the elements in the marine ecosystem, Aruna will continue to support the government’s efforts so that the wider community can implement sustainability insights. With the application of sustainable insights in various aspects, economic and ecological progress can be achieved simultaneously.

Circular Economy as One Model of a Sustainable Fisheries Practice

Noticing the ever-growing impacts of industrial activities towards the environment, now, countries of the world are becoming more conscious of greener economic activities. What “greener” means is reducing negative impacts of economic activities towards the environment. Building up from the growing awareness of the leaders of the world, the concept of circular economy has now become a popular phrase among the top minds of the world. The commitment to apply Circular Economy also includes the marine and fisheries sector—in fact, these are one model of sustainable fisheries practice that deserves everyone’s support.

The concept of Circular Economy is one of the newest economic models that focuses on the 3Rs: Reducing, Reusing, and Recycling, as well as reducing the use of primary energy sources and waste production. The application of this concept is considered as the best strategy to recover national economic conditions after the pandemic.

Kukuh S. Achmad, theChairman of the National Standardization Agency states that all of the countries of the world have started transforming their economy to a greener approach in order to reduce the impact of economic activities towards the environment, and support long-term growth—one method of which is Circular Economy. This idea is supported by the Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs, Airlangga Hartarto, which says that Circular Economy is actually one of the prioritized developments in the National Medium Term Development Plan of 2020-2024.

The Application of Circular Economy Also As One Model of a Sustainable Fisheries Practice

Circular Economy is in line with the application of Sustainable Fisheries of the Blue Economy. The concept of Blue Economy was first introduced by Dr. Gunter Pauli, which places the ocean as the center of economic growth and welfare improvement, as well as environment preservation. So, we can come to the conclusion that Circular Economy and Blue Economy are strongly tied to each other.

The Indonesian government, in adopting Circular Economy in its developmental vision and strategy, devised 5 priority sectors: inventorization and rehabilitation of coastal and marine ecosystems, recovery of sustainable lands, development of Green Economy, development of sustainable energy production, and management of integrated waste management. As such, the involvement of everyone in the fisheries industry in applying sustainable knowledge will help in executing government programs to apply Circular Economy as well as Blue Economy—be it for fishers, industry players, seafood suppliers, or even the society, as consumers.

Sustainability: the Key to Generating Big Impacts for the Economy and Ecology

All of the government policies that are applied are closely related to the economic impact that are caused—similar to how the Circular Economy operates. National research teams have calculated positive impacts of the success of the implementation of Circular Economy, which is quite sizable.

“In several studies and scenarios of the implementation of Circular Economy, if we start with the 5 priority sectors, would have its results in 2030 where Circular Economy would increase the GDP up to IDR 638 trillion, create new jobs, reduce CO2 emissions up to 126 million tons, and reduce water use up to 6,3 billion cubic meters,” said Airlangga.

Penerapan wawasan keberlanjutan sudah sejak awal diterapkan oleh startup Aruna bersama ekosistem pendukung perikanan yang bernama Aruna Hub. Karena Aruna melihat menjalankan konsep keberlangsungan menjadi one model of a sustainable fisheries practice yang komprehensif dan akan menyelesaikan banyak masalah secara sekaligus. Terbukti ada banyak manfaat yang telah dirasakan oleh masyarakat, di antaranya:

The implementation of conscious sustainability methods have been done by Aruna with its own ecosystem created to support the growth of fisheries called the Aruna Hub. Aruna has observed sustainability as one model of a sustainable fisheries practice that is very comprehensive and important in solving many problems at one. Some of the many benefits that are now felt by everyone include:

  • Increased knowledge among fishers and coastal community members,
  • Better access to wider markets,
  • Better economy standards,
  • Increased employment rate,
  • Increase in the effective use of technology in appropriate fields,
  • Better access to fresh seafood products for all members of society.

Circular Economy, Blue Economy, and Sustainability are the 3 keys to create massive impacts in the fisheries sector should they be implemented properly and comprehensively, upstream to downstream. The success of governmental involvement and support from all stakeholders and society will put Indonesia as a model country for the one model of a sustainable fisheries practice that can successfully benefit cross-sector implementations.

Learning About Sustainable Fisheries Characteristics from the Bajo Tribe

The knowledge of the existence of Bajo or Bajau people is already widespread among Indonesians, especially to those who often travel to coastal areas to enjoy their beauty as well as the ocean’s. The Bajau are a nomaden folk, used to traversing wide seas and oceans, and carries many traditions that are filled with sustainable fisheries characteristics.

Ya, lagi-lagi kita disadarkan untuk tidak melulu mencari belajar dan mengadaptasi konsep sustainable fisheries dari sumber yang terlalu jauh. Karena jika ditelisik lebih dalam, ada banyak kearifan lokal masyarakat yang layak untuk dijadikan bahan percontohan untuk dapat dikembangkan. Kebudayaan dari masyarakat bahari suku bajo ini salah satunya.

Yet again, we are faced with quite the rude awakening of the fact that we do not need to look far to find methods of sustainable fisheries. Looking closely, there is a lot of local wisdom that can be replicated and developed for sustainable methods of fishing. One of them being the Bajau people’s ways.

The Bajo Tribe is Rich in Sustainable Fisheries Characteristics

As their main source of livelihoods, the Bajau people believe that there are norms and values that need to be adhered to when fishing in the sea. While it is unique, the Bajau way actually originates from their fear of Mbo Madilau, the ruler of the ocean in Bajau myth.

Tubba dikatutuang, the most interesting sustainable fisheries characteristics of the Bajo tribe

This Bajau phrase translates directly to “Beloved Coral Reefs”. They are areas of conservation that are considered sacred to locals, so that no fishing is allowed in the area. Thanks to this tradition, coral reefs and fish in the area of Tubba Dikatutuang are preserved very well.

Parika as an institutional system and catch sharing

A man of the tribe would serve as a “Parika” and is tasked to divide the fishing area amongst everyone. The person chosen must be mature and shows good leadership skills. In a boat, there would be several people, so the sharing system is decided to be as follows:

  • parika sekaligus si pemilik jaring penangkap ikan mendapat 2 bagian
  • sehe yang membantu nangkap ikan (biasanya terdiri dari 2 orang) masing-masing 1 bagian
  • panuba yang membantu menggiring ikan tidak mendapat bagian, tetapi berhak memiliki hasil ikan yang dia panah sendiri dari area tangkapan
  • The Parika, which is also the owner of fishing nets, gets 2 part of the share
  • Sehe, which directly assists the fishing process (usually 2 people), each gets 1 part of the share,
  • Panuba, who helps herd the fish, does not get any fish, but are entitled to any which he catches in the area of fishing.

 Karang Tapotong (Karang Pakitta)

The Bajau revere the sea greatly, so they will always do a ritual before any sea-related activities, including fishing. Fishers will dip their swimming goggles, as well as wash their face with seawater before they start to fish. They will also tell the sea that they will come to the waters as a friend, not an enemy.

Order of sanctions for violations

There are punishments and sanctions given to those who violate the laws and norms. When put in order, the first punishment comes in the form of warning, the second would be prohibition, and the third being monetary fines.

Negara kita yang terdiri dari beraneka ragam suku dengan warisan budayanya masing-masing, Di dalamnya tentu terdapat banyak pengetahuan yang sudah terbentuk secara turun-temurun. Aruna sangat menyadari akan hal ini, sehingga di setiap lokasi Aruna Hub didirikan, maka tugas yang pertama kali harus dilakukan adalah mempelajari budaya dan tradisi dari masyarakat di daerah tersebut.

Our nation is one that consists of various cultures and traditions, each with their own heritage. There are many ways and knowledge that have been passed down from generation to generation. Aruna is aware of this fact, so that when every new Aruna Hub is founded, the first thing to do is to learn the norms and laws of the land.

Aruna’s dream to develop the nation’s fisheries industry has proven to continue to work without the need to break or force local traditions. Just like how we learn the sustainable fisheries characteristics of the Bajau people, by adapting to the local traditions and cultures, it’s no surprise that there would be local tradition that will inspire an improvement to the supply chain of national seafood suppliers.

Mengapa Sustainable Fisheries Adalah Wawasan Wajib Masyarakat Pesisir?

Data dari pemerintah mencatat bahwa sejak tahun 2012, kasus mamalia laut yang terdampar ke daerah pesisir pantai di Indonesia semakin meningkat. Sebenarnya, pemerintah telah menyikapi hal ini dengan mengambil berbagai tindakan. Namun, dari seringnya beredar video viral mengenai kasus hewan terdampar yang tidak tertangani dengan benar, hal ini semakin menunjukkan bahwa wawasan sustainable fisheries adalah hal yang harus semakin disosialisasikan terutama bagi masyarakat pesisir.

Memang perlu untuk melakukan penelitian serta penelusuran untuk mencari tahu apa yang sebenarnya menyebabkan kasus hewan terdampar semakin sering terjadi. Namun, di samping itu, penanganan yang tepat saat terjadi kasus yang terus berulang ini tidaklah kalah penting. Bahkan, sebenarnya pemerintah melalui Kementerian Kelautan dan Perikanan (KKP) telah mengeluarkan berbagai peraturan mengenai hewan langka, termasuk jika terjadi kasus hewan langka terdampar.

Wawasan Sustainable Fisheries adalah Ujung Tombak Penanganan

Memang perlu disadari bahwa tidak semua masyarakat pesisir berprofesi sebagai nelayan, terlebih juga harus diakui bahwa belum semua nelayan memiliki pengetahuan yang memadai seputar peraturan seputar dunia kelautan dan perikanan. Oleh karena itu, semua pihak harus fokus untuk gencar mengedukasi masyarakat mengenai prosedur yang harus dilakukan pada saat ada hewan langka yang terdampar di perairan mereka.

Sementara dalam wawasan sustainable fisheries, sangat dilarang keras untuk menangkap dan mengelola jenis hewan yang masuk dalam kategori langka dan dilindungi pemerintah karena inti dari wawasan keberlanjutan adalah mengupayakan keberlangsungan perairan, termasuk menjaga keseimbangan habitat laut.Itulah mengapa wawasan sustainable fisheries menjadi ujung tombak pemerintah untuk menangani kasus hewan yang terdampar.

Pemerintah Telah Membuat Prosedur Quick Response

Pada kasus satwa langka yang terdampar di perairan, baik yang dalam kondisi hidup maupun mati, adalah penting untuk melibatkan keterlibatan dokter hewan.. Direktur Jenderal Pengelolaan Ruang Laut ketika masih dijabat oleh Dr. TB. Haeru Rahayu, A.Pi., M.Sc mengkonfirmasi bahwa salah satu langkah penting yang harus dilakukan sekarang adalah bagaimana agar dapat mengedukasi, menyosialisasikan,serta menciptakan prosedur first and quick responder yang memang harus melibatkan dokter hewan.

Keterlibatan dokter hewan selaku pihak ahli memang sangat penting, oleh karena itu pemerintah telah menjalin kerjasama dengan Perhimpun dan Dokter Hewan Indonesia (PDHI). Tertuang dalam Keputusan Menteri Kelautan dan Perikanan (Kepmen KP) Nomor 79 Tahun 2018, juga telah dibentuk pokja (kelompok kerja) untuk koordinasi dan pelaksanaan RAN (Rencana Aksi Nasional) konservasi mamalia laut, termasuk di dalamnya membahas mengenai penanganan mamalia terdampar.

Menjaga Keberlangsungan Satwa Menjadi Tugas Bersama

Pemerintah sudah mengeluarkan berbagai sikap dalam menanggapi kasus satwa terdampar, tetapi hal tersebut tidak akan bisa maksimal jika seluruh masyarakat tidak turut berperan aktif. Apalagi, keberlangsungan seluruh satwa juga sangat penting bagi majunya fisheries industry di negara kita. Menyadari hal ini, Aruna pun akan turut serta memberikan dukungan pada pemerintah.
Melalui ekosistem yang terbentuk dalam Aruna Hub, masyarakat pesisir bisa bahu-membahu menjaga kelestarian perairan beserta satwa yang ada di dalamnya. Besar harapan Aruna agar tidak ada lagi terjadi kasus kesalahan penanganan saat ada satwa langka yang terdampar karena wawasan sustainable yang diterapkan oleh Aruna bukan hanya bertujuan meningkatkan taraf hidup, tetapi juga memberikan dampak positif terhadap kehidupan sosial masyarakat pesisir dan keseimbangan lingkungan.

Kampanyekan Sustainable Fisheries Eating untuk Mengatasi Stunting

Bulan November merupakan bulan yang spesial bagi Indonesia, khususnya para stakeholder seputar fisheries industry. Pada bulan ini, tepatnya di tanggal 21 November, Hari Ikan Nasional (Harkannas) diperingati. Ikan sebagai sumber berbagai nutrisi yang sangat penting bagi tubuh, sudah seharusnya menjadi makanan pokok wajib bagi masyarakat Indonesia. Apalagi, untuk mencegah stunting, menggalakkan sustainable fisheries eating bisa menjadi salah satu solusi.

Pemerintah terutama Kementerian Kelautan dan Perikanan (KKP) sudah menyiapkan berbagai kegiatan demi mengkampanyekan Harkannas, termasuk dengan menyelenggarakan webinar dengan tajuk “Makan Ikan Cegah Stunting, Tingkatkan Kinerja Otak dan Ketahanan Nasional”. “Kita mesti bangga, menu ikan khas Nusantara sangat berprotein tinggi,” ungkap Direktur Pengolahan dan Bina Mutu Ditjen Penguatan Daya Saing Produk Kelautan dan Perikanan (PDSPKP), Widya Rusyanto.

Sustainable Fisheries Eating Sebagai Solusi yang Mudah dan Murah

Lebih lanjut Widya Rusyanto juga mengungkapkan, “Tidak ada alasan untuk tidak suka ikan, gizinya pasti, lebih terjangkau dan juga hemat energi karena cepat diolah.” Bahkan, dr. Raissa Edwina Djuanda sebagai pakar nutrisi yang turut hadir dalam webinar juga mengungkapkan bahwa selain bernutrisi, mengkonsumsi ikan juga membuat kulit menjadi lebih berseri.

Sehingga dengan mengajak segenap masyarakat Indonesia untuk menerapkan sustainable fisheries eating, bukan hanya dapat menekan angka stunting tetapi juga membuat masyarakat memiliki penampilan yang lebih baik. Mitos yang sering beredar di masyarakat adalah dengan sering mengkonsumsi sumber protein hewani dapat menimbulkan penyakit karena mengandung banyak kolesterol. Padahal hasil penelitian justru menunjukkan bahwa mengkonsumsi makanan laut bermanfaat untuk menurunkan risiko kelebihan berat badan serta terkena diabetes tipe 2.

Kini, ikan laut sudah semakin terjangkau bagi masyarakat, jadi sudah selayaknya menjadi tugas bersama untuk menyadarkan orang di sekitar kita bahwa menjadikan ikan sebagai makanan wajib adalah solusi yang mudah dan murah untuk mengatasi berbagai masalah kesehatan. Dengan demikian meningkatnya indeks konsumsi ikan di tengah masyarakat, juga akan memberikan peluang wirausaha untuk menjadi supplier seafood.

Besarnya Manfaat Ikan untuk Seluruh Aspek Kesehatan

Dr. dr. Taufiq Pasiak selaku Dekan dari Fakultas Kedokteran UPN Veteran Jakarta menguraikan manfaat ikan penting bagi perkembangan otak. Dalam rinciannya, dr Taufiq mengungkapkan bahwa setiap kenaikan 20 g/hari atau sekitar satu porsi menu ikan per minggu, dapat menurunkan 2%-7% risiko kematian penyakit kardiovaskular, kematian penyakit jantung koroner, serta semua penyebab kematian, stroke, infark miokard, sindrom koroner akut. Disamping itu, terjadinya gagal jantung, kanker gastrointestinal, penyakit Alzhaimer, sindrom metabolik, demensia, dapat dicegah dengan rajin mengkonsumsi ikan.

Aruna Akan Terus Mendampingi Masyarakat dan Menyokong Pemerintah dalam Dunia Perikanan

Begitu besarnya manfaat ikan bagi masyarakat harus sering digaungkan dalam berbagai kesempatan, di samping pemerintah juga harus menjamin ketersediaan ikan yang layak konsumsi serta terjaganya kestabilan harga. Aruna sebagai perusahaan yang fokus pada sektor perikanan, dengan senang hati akan turut ambil bagian. Agar kedepannya bukan hanya dalam rangka Harkannas saja, kebiasaan memakan ikan menjadi topik yang hangat untuk diperbincangkan.

Selain memperbaiki rantai pasokan ikan dan memperbaiki kehidupan para nelayan, Aruna Hub sebagai ekosistem perikanan juga akan mengambil peran dalam mengajak sebanyak-banyaknya orang untuk rajin makan ikan. Bukan sekedar makan ikan tetapi lebih baik dari itu, yakni menerapkan sustainable fisheries eating demi kesehatan dan lingkungan. Sehingga bukan hanya menjadikan Indonesia sebagai poros maritim, tetapi juga dapat memberikan bukti bahwa negara kita memang serius menjaga kondisi lingkungan.

Emas Hijau yang Berpotensi Majukan Marine Fisheries Indonesia

Indonesia memang sudah terkenal sejak dahulu kala akan lautnya yang luas, diikuti oleh potensi besar yang terkandung di dalam-nya. Tak heran jika dunia marine fisheries kita dicanangkan sebagai sumber utama kemajuan ekonomi biru di Indonesia. Karena memang kita sudah memiliki modal sumber daya alam yang berlimpah. Salah satu potensi kelautan yang siap untuk diolah lebih optimal tersebut adalah si “emas hijau”.

Mengenal Lebih Dekat Si Emas Hijau di Dunia Marine Fisheries

Sepertinya, belum banyak yang awam dengan istilah emas hijau, julukan khusus yang disematkan pada rumput laut. Tentu saja julukan tersebut bukan dibuat secara asal. karena rumput laut tak hanya memiliki nilai ekonomis dan kegunaan di bidang fisheries industry saja, melainkan di berbagai sektor industri lain. Sama seperti emas, rumput laut merupakan komoditas laut yang bernilai tinggi karena seiring berjalannya waktu, kita semakin mengerti fungsi dan kegunaannya.

Berangkat dari potensi rumput laut yang semakin besar manfaatnya di masa depan, pemerintah pun segera menyusun langkah strategis. Kini rumput laut telah termasuk dalam program prioritas untuk tahun 2023 yang didalamnya termasuk pengembangan perikanan budidaya yang berorientasi ekspor.

Ratusan Negara Dunia Mengimpor Rumput Laut dari Indonesia

Sebagai komoditi ekspor, hingga kini tercatat sudah 196 negara yang berlangganan untuk mengimpor rumput laut dari Indonesia. Bahkan pada tahun 2021, tercatat bahwa 30% dari volume ekspor rumput laut dunia berasal dari Indonesia. Selama tahun 2021 sudah 225 ribu ton dan menghasilkan transaksi sebesar USD 345 juta, atau jika dirupiahkan dengan kurs 15 ribu Rupiah senilai lebih dari 5 Triliun Rupiah.

Apa Saja Kegunaan Rumput Laut?

Jika selama ini masyarakat luas hanya mengetahui bahwa pembuatan agar-agar menggunakan rumput laut sebagai bahan dasarnya,faktanya kegunaan rumput laut jauh lebih kompleks daripada hal tersebut. Di samping agar-agar, produk pangan turunan yang berasal dari rumput laut adalah minuman, manisan, stik, mie dan dodol. Pemanfaatan rumput laut dalam industri pangan memang sangat luas, karena selama ini telah digunakan dalam pembuatan karaginan dan alginat, serta membantu pembuatan es krim, roti, susu, sosis, dan edible film.

Yang banyak orang belum ketahui adalah, rumput laut juga terkandung dalam cat, bahan tekstil, kosmetik dan lain sebagainya. Bahkan karena kegunaannya yang luas, selama ini penggunaan produk turunan rumput laut dikelompokkan dalam 5P, yakni pangan, pakan pupuk, produk kosmetik, dan produk farmasi. Di masa depan, pemanfaatan rumput laut ditaksir akan lebih luas lagi. Karena sudah dilakukan berbagai penelitian yang mencari apa lagi manfaat yang bisa diberikan oleh si emas hijau ini.

Belakangan ini saja sudah ada sebuah penelitian yang menghasilkan data bahwa unsur yang terkandung dalam rumput laut dapat digunakan dalam pembuatan bahan bakar (biofuel).

Pemerintah Mengupayakan Sinergi Pentahelix

Melihat berbagai data dan fakta yang dihimpun, Indonesia memang berpeluang besar untuk menjadi pemasok nomor 1 rumput laut di seluruh dunia. Tentu saja hal tersebut baru bisa terealisasi jika pemerintah membuat kebijakan secara holistik dari hulu hingga hilir. Selain itu, KKP dalam sebuah kesempatan juga mengungkapkan akan mengupayakan sinergi pentahelix(akademisi, bisnis, komunitas, pemerintah, dan media) demi memajukan budidaya rumput laut.

Tentu saja, Aruna sebagai perusahaan perikanan yang mengedepankan sustainable fisheries siap mendukung sinergi ini, termasuk melalui kemitraan di Aruna Hub. Apalagi selama ini Aruna Hub sudah menjadi mitra para nelayan untuk naik kelas, dimana produk mereka bukan hanya untuk memenuhi supplier seafood lokal tetapi sudah menembus pasar ekspor.