Economic Value of Fishery Fishing Tools in Kajuara District, Bone Regency

Abstract

The income of coastal communities as fishermen is relatively low because the economic operation of the fishing gear used is not optimal. The purpose of this research is to analyze the economic value and productivity of fishing gear that provides optimal income. The research was conducted in the Kajuara District, Bone Regency. The location determination was carried out purposively with the consideration that the Kajuara District area is in the southern part of Bone Regency. This type of survey research uses qualitative and quantitative analysis methods. The research results obtained stated that the fishing gear with the highest economic value in Kajuara District was the purse seine type. The second result identified that the fishing gear that has the highest productivity in Kajuara District is the fixed net type.