Ministry of Sea Science necessary

Ministry of Sea Science necessary

From Republika

In my opinion, it is high time Indonesia set up a Ministry of Sea Science. The country's territory is 70 percent water and is known as a maritime continent.

The archipelago is not only rich in fish but also in many other natural resources like oil, natural gas, marine lives, and so on. Therefore a special ministry is needed to manage this area in order to intensify activities, research and fund raising. This, in turn, will increase productivity more than if it remains at the level of a directorate general.

FUAD ASSAGAF

Jakarta