Batam, Sept. 10 -- Indonesia's Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) marked the first lobster harvest at the Batam Marine Aquaculture Center (BPBL) in the Riau Islands on Wednesday, part of its efforts to promote a blue economy through sustainable use of marine resources.

Minister Sakti Wahyu Trenggono said research and development on lobster cultivation had been underway for nearly two years.

"This success is the first step toward building Indonesia's strength in the fisheries and marine sectors," he said at the event. The first harvest produced about 1.7 tons, valued at 400,000 rupiah ($25.60) per kilogram.

He added that Indonesia has strong potential due to its abundant natural supply of lobster seeds.

"The global seafood ...