Focus on disease risk in shrimp project

THE Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP) has launched a new sustainable aquaculture improvement project in Indonesia.

The two-year scheme, in Banyuwangi, East Java, will focus on improving the sustainability of aquaculture in the region, as well as governance and management of ongoing shrimp farming.

‘Effective management of the natural resource base and protection from disease is critical to ensure the long-term investability of the shrimp industry,’ said SFP aquaculture director Anton Immink.

The Indonesian fisheries ministry, the planning ministry, and the Financial Service Authority of Indonesia will all be collaborating on the project, together with NGOs. The approach is designed to address disease risks and environmental impacts, to attract investment and insurance, and create a scalable model that can be exported to other geographies.