Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Directorate General of Marine Spatial Planning at the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) is enhancing the role of marine and fisheries instructors in raising public awareness about sustainable marine spatial planning.

“Instructors serve as the frontline in promoting the importance of marine spatial planning,” said Director General Kartika Listriana in Jakarta on Sunday.

She noted that marine spatial planning is a core part of KKP’s blue economy strategy, with instructors tasked not only with disseminating information but also fostering public understanding and engagement.

Listriana emphasized the need for planning that is effective, integrated, and participatory—ensuring legal clarity and collaboration among stakeholders, including communities.

Through these efforts, she hopes for greater synergy between central and regional governments, academia, businesses, and coastal communities in preparing and implementing inclusive, transparent marine spatial plans.

Yayan Hikmayani, Head of KKP’s Marine Instruction Center and Human Resources Agency (BPPSDMKP), added that instructors are field representatives of the ministry, supporting capacity-building and mentoring for fish farmers, fishers, processors, sellers, and salt producers.

They are expected to provide guidance on technology, capital access, marketing, and other key resources to empower marine and fisheries enterprises.

As of April 2025, KKP reports 4,035 marine and fisheries instructors nationwide. A key development has been the specialization of instructor expertise to align with ministry programs.

Previously, Minister Sakti Wahyu Trenggono underscored the importance of cross-sector synergy in marine spatial planning to ensure ecosystem balance and support coastal community welfare.