Legal protection of marine resources and fishery in the border area

Abstract

Marine and fishery resources in Indonesia, especially in the border area of North Borneo Province, basically come from the marine and fisheries sector which can be developed properly so that it can help the region to achieve economic, social and political goals. The development of the marine and fisheries sectors can also contribute to economic integrity, through increasing the production, industrial, service and self-sufficiency sectors in the maritime and border areas of Indonesia, especially in the province of North Borneo. This research uses a normative type of research using a statutory approach, a conceptual approach and a case approach. The results showed that the implementation of the principle of legal protection of marine and maritime resources in the border region of North Borneo was not optimal due to sectoral supervision, there were still supervisors who misused their duties and authority, limited funding, and legal witnesses in the form of criminal administrative sanctions did not deter the perpetrators. Therefore, another legal instrument is needed to ensnare criminals against marine and fishery resources in the border area of North Borneo Province.