New Perspective of Java Eel Conservation: Case Study in Cilacap Riverine and Coastal Area, Central Java, Indonesia

Abstract

An ecological problem is causing significant damage to both the environment and its living organisms. Deforestation is causing a decline in water resources, particularly in river watersheds, leading to adverse effects on the living organisms in the river. This condition is wreaking havoc on diadromous species that rely on the continuity of the

Navigating Crisis: Insights into the Depletion and Recovery of Central Java’s Freshwater Eel (Anguilla spp.) Stocks

“…Moreover, several eel aquacultures managed by fishermen have expanded rapidly to meet export demands. The eel fishing grounds in this region are spread across three watersheds: Citandui, Serayu, and Ijo [34] (Figure 2). In this region, the average annual rainfall reaches 3.444 mm/year, with monthly rainfall ranging from 734 mm during the dry season to 852 mm during the wet season, accompanied by an average monthly temperature of 26.7 • C [13].…”

Seasonal Catch and Sustainable Responsibility of Java Eel in the Cilacap Estuaries, Indonesia

“…In contrast, the other rivers possess smaller stream areas and maintain a consistent water flow even during the dry season. Notably, catadromous species, especially anguillids, require freshwater soon after their metamorphosis into glass eels (Colombier et al, 2007;Taufiq-Spj et al, 2023). A steady to strong flow of freshwater plays a pivotal role in attracting and guiding glass eels to swim upstream.…”