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Ministerial Decree on BSC control rules dissemination in Jakarta, Rembang, and Jepara

by adminapri April 14, 2015 0 comments

The Indonesian government has introduced new regulations governing the minimum landing size of blue swimming crab, banning landing berried females, and banning mini-trawl gear. In April 9, 2015, Balai Besar Penangkapan Ikan (BBPI) is conducting an event to socialize Ministerial Decree of Fisheries and Marine Affairs No.1 and No. 2/2015, and disseminate management catching blue swimming crabs that are environmentally friendly and sustainable,. The event was held in Muara Angke Fish Auction in Jakarta, and will be followed by Rembang (15/4) and Jepara (16/4). Many key stakeholders were present at the event, including government, APRI and its members (SJA, KML), NGO (SFP), and the fishermen in Jakarta.