The Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries - KKP wants the economic value of seaweed commodities which are widely cultivated in various regions to be optimized and improved globally. Secretary General of the KKP Aquaculture, Gemi Triastutik in launching the Cooperation Program between the Government of Indonesia and Australia on Improving Seaweed Seed Production held in Jakarta, Friday (21/2) said that although seaweed cultivation is abundant, its economic value is not optimal. According to Gemi, currently many raw seaweed commodities are exported. Though seaweed can be developed, it has more added value. (Ant)