Fisheries touted for net value

MAUMERE, East Nusa Tenggara (JP): Minister of Maritime Exploration and Fisheries Sarwono Kusumaatmadja said East Nusa Tenggara should prepare its human resources in the maritime sector to exploit its rich marine assets.

"Now we only have six maritime experts with doctoral degrees in the province," Sarwono said during a visit on Wednesday.

He lamented that Indonesia as a whole often neglected its rich marine resources despite being blessed with great marine potential.

"Many high school students choose to take majors in economics, sciences or medicine rather maritime studies," he said.(emf/yac)