While the sea has always played a large role in Indonesia's cultural heritage, of late the tremendous economic importance of its marine capture fisheries has come to light: in 1982, fishery products contributed $253 million to Indonesia's export earnings. This comprehensive survey draws on previously unavailable information (e.g., interviews with fishermen, fish dealers, and village leaders and a large amount of "grey" literature from regional universities and government agencies) to give a complete description of the size and state of Indonesia's marine fisheries. After an overview of the sector, separate sections discuss: (1) the size of Indonesia's marine fisheries resources and the potential for their expansion into underutilized areas; (2) the economic structure of the fisheries in terms of employment and productivity; (3) fisheries management and development policies and programs; (4) cost and earnings of medium- and small-scale fishing units; (5) fish marketing and distribution; (6) socioeconomic factors affecting small-scale fisheries development; and (7) implications for future policy and research. Includes 65 tables, 39 figures, and a 21-page bibliography (1934-84).