Fisheries
Prabowo promises to distribute 1,582 boats to Indonesian fishermen
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President Prabowo Subianto announced plans to build and distribute 1,582 fishing boats to fishermen nationwide starting this year. The statement came during his visit to the Kampung Nelayan Merah Putih in Gorontalo on Saturday, May 9, 2026.
Indonesia's MPR Deputy Chairman Edhie Baskoro Yudhoyono, known as Ibas, stressed the blue economy's role in strengthening the national food system during National Fishermen's Day. He made the remarks at the MPR's National Discussion in Jakarta on April 6, 2026. Ibas praised fishermen as frontline guardians of food security.
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An underwater restaurant in the Yobuko district of Karatsu, Saga Prefecture, known for Yobuko squid, will receive a new vessel as early as this summer to continue operations. Opened in 1983 as Japan's only underwater eatery, it features the signature dish 'ika shumai,' or steamed squid dumplings. President Junko Ota notes that the facility has endured thanks to customer support and aims to evolve as a local symbol.
New research from the University of St Andrews reveals that coastal upwelling regions are acidifying much more rapidly than previously thought. These areas, like the California Current, pull deep CO2-rich waters to the surface, intensifying the effects of atmospheric carbon dioxide. The findings raise concerns for marine ecosystems and fisheries worldwide.
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South Korea's exports of dried seaweed reached a record $1.02 billion this year, surpassing $1 billion for the first time. The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries attributed the 13.2% surge to improved quality competitiveness and rising demand in North America and Europe. The United States led as the largest importer with $220 million.