inp.polri.go.id - Sorong. The Raja Ampat Regency Government in Southwest Papua plans to build around 10 monitoring posts in several waters to prevent the practice of fishing using explosives or fish bombs.

Raja Ampat Regent Oridako Burdam stated that the construction of the posts is one of the regional government's concrete steps to strengthen supervision and prevent fishing practices that can damage the marine ecosystem.

"We plan to build around 10 monitoring posts, including in the Misool area, westward, and Ayau, to prevent the practice of fish bombing," he said in Sorong on Friday (11/13/2026).

He stated that efforts to preserve Raja Ampat's marine life require collaboration from all parties, including the regency government, the provincial government through the Regional Public Service Agency (BLUD), the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) and the Indonesian National Police (INP), village communities, indigenous communities, and environmental non-governmental organizations (NGOs).

He noted that the regency government's authority in managing and monitoring marine areas is still limited, requiring support and synergy with the provincial government.

Therefore, he hopes the provincial government will provide support and strengthen the regency government's involvement in preserving marine resources in Raja Ampat.

Oridako also expressed his appreciation for the community and security forces who have collaborated to uncover the practice of explosive fishing in Misool waters.

He attributed the successful resolution of the case to the cooperation between the community and the police. The involvement of security forces is crucial because fish bombers sometimes threaten residents who report the illegal activity.

"If we all collaborate—the government, the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI), the Indonesian National Police (INP), indigenous communities, and environmental organizations—I am confident that we can protect the Raja Ampat seas together so that the practice of explosive fishing will never happen again," he said.

He hopes the planned construction of the monitoring post will strengthen community participation in reporting environmentally damaging fishing activities while simultaneously preserving the sustainability of the marine ecosystem, a key regional asset.

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