Fishing Ground of Featured Fishes in South Bangka Regency, Indonesia

Abstract

South Bangka Regency has 59 islands with various abundant potentials including the potential of capture fisheries.Information about fishing ground is absolutely necessary as a baseline for sustainable data management of the capture fisheries sector, both from the ecological, social and economic aspects. The aim of this research is to map the area of fishing ground which is the featured fish species. This research was conducted from April to May 2018. The data obtained were primary data in the form of questionnaires as many as 160 respondents and secondary data from various relevant agencies. The method of determining number of respondents with Slovin formula and selection of respondents using purposive sampling method. Data analysis of featured fish species using the location quotient (LQ) method.Classification of fishing gear using Minister of Marine and Fisheries Regulation Number 6 in 2010 concerning fishing gear in Republic of Indonesia Fisheries Management Area (WPPRI) and map of fishing ground using google earth application. The result of the analysis showed that there are 18 types of featured catched fish in the South Bangka Regency. The spread of fishing ground in these 18 featured fishes generally ranges from 0-12 miles from the mainland coastline of South Bangka Regency, in addition there are also in the Java Sea, the sea of Central Bangka Regency and the Bangka Strait.In the future, fishing ground of this featured fishes is expected to be managed well, so that sustainable utilization can be achieved which can continue to support the regional economy of South Bangka Regency. Keyword–Fishing Ground, featured fishes, South Bangka