Understanding The South China Sea Conflict as An Indonesian Maritime Security Threat On Natuna Sea

HOW IS IT?

Indonesia is an archipelagic country, which has a ratio of waters larger than its landmass and has a total of 17,499 stretched islands. Then, Indonesia also has the second-longest coastline in the world after Canada, with a length of 81,000 km. Due to its geographical condition in the form of waters, Indonesia has been named a maritime country which means a country that has a strategic water position (Aldrina, 2018). 

In addition to having a strategic position and broad geographical conditions as a maritime country, Indonesia has fundamental potential for the state to local communities who carry out livelihoods in the Indonesian seas. Indonesia's marine potential is vibrant and no doubt by the world, as follows.

1. Tourism Sector

Marine tourism has the potential as a promoter of foreign attractions to visit Indonesia, the natural beauty of the Indonesian sea is the main factor. 

1. Mangrove Forest

Indonesia has a mangrove forest area of more than 3 million hectares. Mangrove forests provide good benefits for marine biota as well as a form of prevention for marine abrasion.

1. Marine Fisheries Capture and aquaculture

It is estimated that in the Exclusive Economic Zone and all Indonesian waters, there are more than 12 million tons of marine fish, 8,500 marine fish species, and many other marine resources. The potential of Indonesia's marine resources can compete in the international arena and has high value.

1. Coral Reefs

have an equivalent to 18% of the world's coral reef population. 

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