Gracilaria is one of seaweed types producing gelatin or called as agarophytes. Besides Gracilaria, other seaweed gelatin producers are Gelidium, Pterocladia, and Gelidiela. In 2009, the total production of dried agarophytes in Indonesia reached 35,050 tons. Out of the total figure, 81.60% of them (28,600 tons) are used locally, while the remaining is absorbed by international market (Anggadiredja et al., 2011).

The highest contribution of raw materials in gelatin production is accounted by gracilaria (>90 %) compard to other agarophytes genus. This is because Gracilaria is cultivated in ponds, while other agarophytes are harvested from naturally growing (wild) seaweed.

This BMP is a practical guideline to small-scale seaweed farmers for more responsible and sustainable practice. The compilation of this BMP  went through several processes, e.g.: study literature, field data collection, internal review from WWF-Indonesia fisheries team, and Focus Group Discussion (FGD) with seaweed culture experts as external reviewers.

This BMP is a living document that will be improved based on the development in the field and inputs from stakeholders. This BMP is a practical guideline to small-scale seaweed farmers for more responsible and sustainable practice.

The compilation of this BMP  went through several processes, e.g.: study literature, field data collection, internal review from WWF-Indonesia fisheries team, and Focus Group Discussion (FGD) with seaweed culture experts as external reviewers. This BMP is a living document that will be improved based on the development in the field and inputs from stakeholders.