Ecological Sustainability and Fishery Resource Utilization Strategies: Establishing Maluku as the National Fish Reserve

Authors

  • Suhaemi Suhaemi Jurusan Ilmu Kelautan, Universitas Papua
  • Abdul Motalib Angkotasan Universitas Khairun Ternate
  • Ruslan Husen Saban Tawari Program Studi Pemanfaatan Sumberdaya Perikanan, Universitas Pattimura Ambon
  • Asmar Hi Daud Program Studi Ilmu Kelautan, Universitas Khairun Ternate
  • Sahlan Norau Program Studi Ilmu Kelautan, Universitas Khairun Ternate
  • Muhamad Siddiq Sangadji Nusantara Geosains Institut
  • Selfi Sangadji Program Studi Pemanfaatan Sumberdaya Perikanan, Universitas Pattimura Ambon

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46252/jsai-fpik-unipa.2025.Vol.9.No.3.529

Keywords:

Fishery resource; Multidimensional Scaling; Maluku; National fish reserve; Rapfish.

Abstract

Selected as the National Fish Reserve (LIN), Maluku Province is known for its abundant marine resources and enormous fishery potential, supported by a capture fishery area of 658,294.69 km² which is the largest in Indonesia. Maluku has three Fishery Management Areas of the Republic of Indonesia (WPPNRI), namely WPPNRI-714, WPPNRI-715, and WPPNRI-718. However, based on production data for the capture fishery and aquaculture sectors in Maluku Province during the 2018-2022 period, these resource potentials have not been optimally utilized. Therefore, this research aims to analyze the ecological conditions and utilization of fishery resources in Maluku Province as a consideration for developing targeted policies and strategies for fishery resource utilization. This research uses a quantitative descriptive approach with data presented in narrative format, simple tables, graphs, and Multidimensional Scaling (MDS) analysis. Data collection was conducted from various sources over a 5-year period (2018-2022). Based on the analysis results, the status of ecological conditions and fishery resource utilization in Maluku Province is classified as less sustainable, indicated by Rapfish scores below 50. To improve the sustainability of fishery resource management in this region, strengthening of monitoring systems and community education about the importance of aquatic ecosystem conservation is needed.

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Published

2025-08-23

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Suhaemi, Angkotasan, A. M., Ruslan Husen Saban Tawari, Asmar Hi Daud, Sahlan Norau, Muhamad Siddiq Sangadji, & Selfi Sangadji. (2025). Ecological Sustainability and Fishery Resource Utilization Strategies: Establishing Maluku as the National Fish Reserve. Jurnal Sumberdaya Akuatik Indopasifik, 9(3), 196–209. https://doi.org/10.46252/jsai-fpik-unipa.2025.Vol.9.No.3.529

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