Ecosystems Approach to Fisheries Management (EAFM) assessment for grouper and snapper fisheries in Bontang, East Kalimantan, Indonesia

Groupers and snappers are two demersal fish groups that are currently experiencing heavy fishing pressure both for the live reef fish trade and as fresh or processed fisheries commodities across the Coral Triangle. The purpose of this study was to assess the status of grouper and snapper fisheries i...

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Published in:IOP conference series. Earth and environmental science 2021-05, Vol.763 (1), p.12031
Main Authors: Nadiarti, N, Moore, Abigail, Abu, Nur, Rahim, Sri Wahyuni, Chasanah, Miftahul
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Data collection
Domains
Ecosystem management
Ecosystems
Fisheries
Fisheries management
Fishery resources
Fishing
Indicators
Reef fish
Strategic management
Sustainability
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Summary:Groupers and snappers are two demersal fish groups that are currently experiencing heavy fishing pressure both for the live reef fish trade and as fresh or processed fisheries commodities across the Coral Triangle. The purpose of this study was to assess the status of grouper and snapper fisheries in the Bontang region, East Kalimantan, Indonesia using Ecosystems Approach to Fisheries Management (EAFM) indicators. The assessment followed the Indonesian EAFM Assessment Guidelines methodology, with 6 Domains (Fisheries Resources, Habitat and Ecosystems, Fishing Technology, Social, Economy, and Governance) and 32 indicators. Data were collected through a desk study and site visits including key informant interviews, direct observation and secondary data collection. With the exception of the Social Domain, at least one indicator in each Domain was in the Very Poor category, and three indicators were in the Poor category. Management policies and actions are needed to maintain the overall Good status and address the issues threatening sustainability.
ISSN:1755-1307
1755-1315
DOI:10.1088/1755-1315/763/1/012031