Ornamental fish business in Seribu Islands seems able to increase local people economy level. As the example, ornamental fish business in Panggang Island Urban Village, Seribu Utara Islands is able to distribute up to Europe.

Kamid (60), ornamental fish seller, admitted his daily activity is fishing fish at Panggang Island up to Pari Island. He could get 500 fishes in a week.

Good quality fishes will be exported to Europe, while lower quality is sold at local market with cheaper price.

“I could get Rp 4 million for selling all fish I have,” he said, Tuesday (5/17).