Small-pelagic Small-pelagic fisheries management strategic using ecosystem approach at Belu Regency, East Nusa Tenggara

Abstract

Study on small-pelagic fisheries in the border regions between Indonesia - Timor Leste has taken place in Belu District, East Nusa Tenggara. It was aimed to assess the status of small pelagic management and formulate the strategic and tactical steps for implementing sustainable fisheries management. The study site took place at four villages at the sub-district of Tasifeto Timur and Kakuluk Mesak. Data were collected through interview techniques, observation, and measurement of 30 indicators from six domains of EAFM, ecosystem approach to fisheries management, of which assessment of each indicator within each domain was conducted and presented into the flag model. Based on that results, tactical decisions and strategic planning were formulated. The results showed that small-pelagic fisheries management in Belu classified as a fairly medium category. Domain fish resources and fishing technology classified as a good category and domain habitat and ecosystem, social, economic and institution are classified as a medium category. To improve small-pelagic fisheries management in Belu District, several indicators are recommended for improvement in form of tactical and strategic management decisions

Prakiraan Daerah Penangkapan Ikan Pelagis di Perairan Laut Kabupaten Belu Berdasarkan Data Citra Satelit

“…Total produksi perikanan laut mencapai 1517,28 ton terdiri atas produksi ikan pelagis kecil mencapai 559,49 ton, produksi ikan pelagis besar mencapai 593,20 ton, produksi ikan demersal mencapai 342,55 ton, produksi moluska mencapai19,76 ton, dan produksi krustase sekitar 2,28 ton (DKPB, 2020). Potensi tersebut menjadikan sebagian masyarakat pesisir di Kabupaten Belu memiliki mata pencaharian sebagai nelayan dalam rangka memenuhi kebutuhan hidup (Rehatta et al, 2020).…”