Analysis of the Status of the Sustainability of the Butini Fishing in Towuti Lake

Abstract

Butini fish (Glossogobius matanensis) is an endemic fish from Towuti Lake which needs to be managed sustainably by considering the various interactions that occur in aquatic ecosystems. The purpose of this study was to analyze the sustainability status of butini fish (Glossogobius matanensis) resources based on ecological, fishing technology, social institutional and economic dimensions in Towuti Lake. The data analysis used is Rapid Appraisal for Fisheries Sustainability (Rapfish). The results of the analysis of the sustainability of the butini fishery in Lake Towuti show that it is quite sustainable on the ecological dimension with an index value of 57.22, a social-institutional index value of 73.36, and an economic index value of 67.74. However, there is also absence of a fishery management plan in Towuti Lake. Sustainable management of butini fisheries is recommended to optimize the benefits derived from butini fish resources.