PBNU Asks KKP Minister to Stop Exporting Clear Lobster Seeds

Clear Lobster

The Nahdlatul Ulama Executive Board (PBNU) through the Bahtsul Masail Institute (LBM PBNU) asked the government to make a new policy related to the export of lobster clear seeds. PBNU views the urging importance of the CTF to stop the export of lobster clear seeds.

"Export of clear lobster seeds (BBL) must be stopped," said Kiai Asrori Karni, who led the LBM PBNU online discussion for the final formulation of the previous online discussions, Tuesday (4/8) night.

LBM PBNU views the lobster clear seed export policy as not the right policy in bringing prosperity to small fishing groups. Because the export of lobster clear seeds on a massive scale could result in the extinction of the lobster itself in Indonesian waters.

According to LBM PBNU, there are other policies that are more beneficial in improving the welfare of small fishermen without disrupting the sustainability of lobsters.

LBM PBNU hopes that the government prioritizes lobster farming in the country. The government needs to support and prepare the lobster cultivation infrastructure in the country to maintain the sustainability of lobsters and increase the added value of lobsters.

"Exports are only applied to adult lobsters, not lobster seeds. The KP Minister must prioritize management of lobster clear seed (BBL) domestically, not export to Vietnam, and benefit those competitors, "said Kiai Asrori Karni.

LBM PBNU explained, purchasing lobster seeds from small fishermen could still be facilitated in order to increase the income of small fishermen. Not prohibited and criminalized as MPP 56/2016 Candy.

"But lobster seeds purchased from small fishermen are not for export, but are cultivated to meet export standards, in the form of adult lobsters. Adult lobster exports must be prioritized, not exports of clear lobster seeds, "said Kiai Asrori.

Before formulating the final decision of the bahtsul masail diniyah al-qanuniyah commission meeting, LBM PBNU held intensive online discussions involving various groups ranging from the government, fishing unions, researchers, and academics.

 

Reporter: Alhafiz Kurniawan

Editor: Abdullah Alawi