STRATEGI PENGELOLAAN PERIKANAN GURITA DI KABUPATEN BANGGAI LAUT, PROVINSI SULAWESI TENGAH

Abstract

Octopus fishery in Banggai Laut Regency is a fisheries small scale fisheries category. This is because Banggai Laut fishermen catch the octopus by using simple ships and fishing gear. Trend CPUE octopus in the last 3 years (2014- 2016) shows a drastic decline. The decline that occurred indicates that the level of utilization of octopus fishing areas in the area has occurred over catching. This shows that octopus in Banggai Laut Regency has not been managed optimally. Management only makes continuous arrests without considering the impact on octopus resources. Proper management needs to maintain the potential of octopus resources to be sustainable. This study aims to formulate the management strategy of octopus fishing area in Banggai Laut Regency. Management strategy using strategy approach Strength, Weakness, Oppurtunity, Threats (SWOT). The management strategy of octopus fishery in Banggai Laut Regency were done by 1) SO Strategy with strategic option: Development of cooperation with fish processing industry and utilizing octopus fishery potential 2) ST strategy with strategic option: Setting strict rules and sanctions related to fisherman who do illegal fishing and limiting the fishing fleet. 3) WO strategy with strategic options: improving human resource quality and building a fishery port. 4) WT strategy with strategic options: make rules related to octopus weight and supervision of fishing grounds.