JAKARTA — Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Minister Susi Pudjiastuti has said Indonesia’s waters will have more plastics than fish by 2030 if the country does not take action to tackle the marine debris problem. “[That is why] we have to stop using single use plastics like bags or bottles. She called on everyone to gradually stop using plastic as it pollutes and worsens the environment. “Local administrations have a serious task in keeping [Riau Islands], especially Anambas, free from waste. If we don’t preserve [the seas, our beautiful islands] will beaten by other countries’,” Susi said.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer July 21, 2019 07:29 UTC