Indonesia's Fisheries Management Areas (WPP) are known to be rich in economically important marine fish species such as snapper, grouper, tuna and other species.
Excessive fishing has caused the decline of these species. Sustainable utilization of fisheries resources requires a fisheries harvest strategy across WPPs and community-based management in traditional fisheries areas.
Issues and Challenges
Key issues & challenges related to Sustainable Fisheries Management in Indonesia.
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Fisheries Database
Unstructured fisheries data recording system
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Fisheries Stock
Lack of fisheries stock information
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Fisheries Resources
Indigenous peoples' access to fisheries resources
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Excessive fishing
Excessive fishing and damage to the ecosystem which causes fishery stocks to decline.
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Collaboration
Lack of coordination and collaboration between stakeholders (government, private sector and fishing communities) in managing fisheries.
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Resources of Coastal Community
Limited resources of coastal communities in managing their fishing areas
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High Biodiversity
The high diversity of fisheries types (high biodiversity) in Indonesia requires a more complex and diverse type of management.
Main Program
YKAN's main program aligns with the Sustainable Fisheries Management strategy.
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Crew-Operated Data Recording System (CODRS)
The challenge of fisheries management is the lack of information on fishery stocks. Often we don't know what kind of fish, where, and how many were caught. YKAN uses the Crew Operated Data Systems (CODRS) method to obtain the required data.

FishFace
Picture identification application called FishFace becomes an innovation that allows fishers to identify and track their catch using cellular technology.