Ecology, Environment and Conservation Paper

LOBSTER (PANULIRUS SPP.) MANAGEMENT POLICY STRATEGY IN CILACAP COAST, CENTRAL JAVA, INDONESIA

Yudi Dwi Wicaksono, I Nyoman Suyasa, Meuthia Aula Jabbar, Putu Angga Wiradana, Dela Dwi

Abstract

This study aims to formulate policies based on SWOT and AHP analysis to determine the most appropriate policies to accelerate the improvement of the sustainability status of lobster fishery resource utilization on the Cilacap coast. The data source used is the result of the EAFM and RAPFISH analysis to formulate alternative strategies and management policy priorities. At the SWOT group level, data on the threat group as the “top priority” is obtained with a value of 35.6%. This shows that the threat factor is more dominant. Based on the priority of the A-SWOT analysis policy strategy, the strategy that must be implemented in priority is Strategy 4 (Weakness-Threat) with a weight of 32.4% with more stringent enforcement efforts regarding Regulation of the Minister of Marine and Fisheries (PERMEN KP) Number 12 of 2020. Strategy 1 (strength-opportunity) with a weight of 25.7%, Strategy 3 (strength-opportunity) with a weight of 25.7%, and Strategy 2 (strength-weakness) with a weight of 18.5%. Strategies in the form of tightening minimum lobster size rules and fishing gear selectivity, exploring local knowledge, and efforts to improve water quality.