Field Story

PT JKS Participates in Marine Mammal Protection Campaign Through Fishing Gear Swap Program in Cirebon and Serang, Banten

PT JKS actively supports marine mammal protection efforts by participating in the Fishing Gear Swap Program for fishermen in Cirebon, West Java, and Serang, Banten. This initiative is part of a broader campaign to promote sustainable and marine-mammal-safe fishing practices within Indonesia’s coastal fisheries.

Through the fishing gear swap program, fishermen are encouraged to transition from fishing gear with higher risks of marine mammal interaction to more selective and environmentally friendly fishing gear. This approach helps reduce bycatch, supports marine ecosystem conservation, and aligns with international fisheries sustainability standards.

PT JKS’s involvement reflects its commitment to strengthening a responsible and sustainable fisheries supply chain, while supporting fishermen in adopting practices that protect marine mammals and ensure long-term resource sustainability.

By collaborating with fishermen and local stakeholders, PT JKS demonstrates that protecting marine mammals and sustaining fisheries can go hand in hand — creating positive impacts for both coastal communities and marine ecosystems.