JAKARTA (ANN): Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Minister Edhy Prabowo has announced a plan to allow the export of lobster larvae after a ban was put in place by his predecessor Susi Pudjiastuti in 2016 over conservation concerns.
The plan has the drawn ire of several figures, including the previous minister, who urged the government to only permit the export of mature lobsters.
Since Susi issued a ministerial regulation banning the export of lobster larvae, demand in Vietnam has been met by Singapore. “My guiding principle is preserving the environment for future generations. Therefore, both environmental and economic considerations must evaluated together, ” the minister said on Thursday, as quoted by Antara news agency.
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