Palembang, S Sumatra (ANTARA Sumsel) - Three Japanese researchers are studying freshwater fish at the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC) in Palembang, South Sumatra Province.
The researchers are expected to introduce SEAFDEC to researchers and academicians around the world, spokesman of South Sumatra`s Maritime and Fisheries Office Galamda Israk stated here on Firday.
"SEAFDEC has yet to be recognized by the global community. We need to conduct promotions to introduce the center, especially to the academic institutions," Galamda remarked.
The spokesman noted that the fishery center was one of its kind in the ASEAN region.
The center promotes the fishery potential of the province that has 2.5 million hectares of inland waters, covering swamps and lakes, and the Musi River along with its tributaries.
South Sumatra`s inland waters comprise 11 rivers and 49 tributaries, measuring a total of 920 kilometers in length and are the largest in Indonesia.
"Musi River has 221 species of fish, one of which is the clown knifefish (Notopetrus chitala H.B.), or locally known as belida," Galamda stated.
It is an ornamental freshwater fish mainly found in Sumatra and Kalimantan and also in Malaysia and Thailand.
Galamda said the administration fully supports the fisheries center by providing 1.6 hectares of land in Jakabaring, Palembang.
"We hope SEAFDEC will help to advance the fisheries industry in South Sumatra and boost the people`s prosperity," the spokesman added.
Berita Terkait
Kapolres OKU minta warga untuk waspada musibah kebakaran
Jumat, 29 Maret 2024 12:10 Wib
Kemenag OKU Selatan salurkan sembako Ramadhan
Kamis, 28 Maret 2024 23:55 Wib
DLH OKU Selatan optimalkan operasional petugas kebersihan selama Ramadhan
Kamis, 28 Maret 2024 22:58 Wib
LPKA Palembang hibur anak binaan hadirkan orang tua saat buka bersama
Kamis, 28 Maret 2024 17:34 Wib
Pemprov Sumsel optimalkan perlindungan tenaga kerja
Kamis, 28 Maret 2024 14:14 Wib
Perbaikan jalan tol Palembang-Kayu Agung jelang mudik lebaran
Rabu, 27 Maret 2024 21:27 Wib