Jakarta Dept. of Maritime, Agriculture and Food Tenacity keeps accelerating fish cultivator program for fishermen in Seribu Islands. At this moment, 160 out of 300 fishermen have been participated in the program.

There are 4,000 fishermen in Seribu Islands. 30 percent of them are targeted to be fish cultivator

“There are 4,000 fishermen in Seribu Islands. 30 percent of them are targeted to be fish cultivator,” said Darjamuni, head of agency, Thursday (4/21).

Of 300 fishermen, 160 of them have participated the program, while the rests changing their profession to be tour guide, diving guide, and so on.

“Target for 30 percent fishermen to be fish cultivator should be complete this year,” he added.

According to him, being fish cultivator will increase their income compared to fisherman profession.