Every April 6th is commemorated as National Fishermen's Day in Indonesia, a significant moment to raise awareness about marine conservation and support the welfare of fishermen across the nation. This year's commemoration gains added relevance with the latest data from the Phase II UTP sub-sector fisheries of the 2023 Agricultural Census, released on August 23rd of last year.
The data reveals the significant potential of the fisheries sector in Pati Regency. A total of 11,776 households engaged in fisheries businesses were recorded in the region. The breakdown shows that aquaculture businesses dominate with 8,357 households, while capture fisheries accounted for 3,339 households.
Furthermore, the census data also recorded the number of business operators in Pati's fisheries sector. As many as 8,713 individuals were recorded as aquaculture business operators, and 3,403 individuals are involved in the capture fisheries sector.
More detailed information regarding the Phase II UTP sub-sector fisheries data of the 2023 Agricultural Census for Pati Regency can be accessed through the official website of the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) of Pati Regency at the link [provided website address]. The complete publication can be downloaded from that page.
This commemoration of National Fishermen's Day serves as a moment to appreciate the contribution of fishermen to the economy and food security, while also calling for ongoing efforts in preserving Indonesia's marine resources.
