An Analysis of Sustainability Dimensions Ecology Cultivation Groupers in Saleh Bay of Sumbawa District, Indonesia

Abstract

This study aimed at determing value of the index and the sustainability status in terms of ecologic dimension and provide recommendations for policies on grouper aquaculture management in the Saleh Bay. Rap-Insus-Grouper (Rapid Appraisal of Sustainability-Index Grouper) modified from Rapfish program were use in this study. Results showed that the index level of sustainability in terms of ecology dimension were “31.23” for grouper respectively. This value laid between 25.00 and 49.9 indicating that both management status were “Less Sustainable”. These values indicate that the ecologic conditions of that particular site were not supported sustainable management of the grouper aquaculture. Hence, government policing intervention through increased capital, technical training in aquaculture and processing as well as improvement in the market institution are required.