Grouper farming is most prevalent in Sumatra and Papua. In 2015, Sumatra's grouper production reached 7,336 tons, while Papua and Maluku produced 4,509 tons. Java also significantly contributes to grouper farming, with a production of 1,148 tons.
Regions that have successfully developed export-quality grouper farming include Aceh, North Sumatra, West Sumatra, Riau Islands, South Sulawesi, Central Sulawesi, Southeast Sulawesi, Maluku, and Papua.
Grouper is a demersal fish, meaning it lives on the seabed. This fish is cultivated using floating net cages. This method serves as an alternative to boost marine fisheries production. This farming technology allows the fish to be marketed alive, thus maintaining high market value.