Field Story

PT Muria Bahari Indonesia (MBI) Supports MMPA Policy Through Crab Pot Distribution Program in Cirebon

PT Muria Bahari Indonesia continues to demonstrate its commitment to marine mammal protection by providing crab pots (bubu) to fishermen in Cirebon, West Java, a coastal area that has once again received focused attention in the implementation of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) policy.

This crab pot distribution program supports the transition from higher-risk fishing gear to selective and marine mammal-safe fishing methods, helping reduce bycatch and minimize interactions with marine mammals. The initiative also strengthens sustainable fishing practices within the blue swimming crab fisheries sector.

By prioritizing Cirebon, PT Muria Bahari Indonesia reinforces its role in supporting fishermen to comply with international fisheries sustainability and export requirements, while contributing to the protection of marine ecosystems and long-term resource management.

Through concrete actions aligned with MMPA policy, PT Muria Bahari Indonesia continues to build a responsible, traceable, and environmentally compliant fisheries supply chain across Indonesia.