The Exploitation of Fish Resources in Indonesia’s Exclusive Economic Zone to Make Indonesia Become the World’s Maritime Axis

Abstract

<p>This article aimed to investigate the philosophical aspect of fish exploitation in Exclusive Economic Zone (i..e, ZEE) to make Indonesia become the World’s Maritime Axis. The result found that the basic philosophy of fish exploitation in Indonesia’s ZEE was to fulfill people needs on food, especially fish resources. It is one of natural sources in Indonesia marine territory. Therefore, the jurisdiction needed to be well protected, preserved, and managed. In terms of making Indonesia become the world’s maritime axis, the fishery resources should be well and sustainably exploited for the sake of as much as people welfare and prosperity.</p>