The fisheries sector plays a highly strategic role in supporting food security, improving the welfare of coastal communities, and supporting national economic development. However, this sector also faces complex challenges, ranging from overfishing practices, climate change, and weak governance. The book, ” Sustainable Fisheries: Concepts, Technologies, and Policies,” can be useful as an effort to provide a comprehensive understanding of sustainable fisheries resource management, integrating ecological, social, economic, and relevant policy aspects.

Fisheries are a strategic sector for economic and social development, at the local, national, and global levels. In many developing countries, including Indonesia, this sector plays a crucial role in providing affordable sources of animal protein, creating jobs, and supporting the economies of coastal communities. According to data from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), more than 3 billion people worldwide depend on seafood for their protein intake, while more than 120 million people are directly or indirectly involved in the capture fisheries and aquaculture sectors.