Climate change impact on shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) farming in Banyuwangi, East Java

Abstract

Climate change negatively impacts the lives and livelihoods of humans, especially in coastal area. Shrimp farming is one of the activities in this area. Banyuwangi is the largest shrimp producers in East Java. The aim of this research is to know the impact of climate change on shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) farming in Banyuwangi, East Java. The present study was carried out (from June to July 2020). Focused area on Wongsorejo, Kalipuro, Kabat, Blimbingsari, Banyuwangi, Tegaldlimo and Muncar. The study was conducted using both primary and secondary data sources. Data collection techniques with survey and interview, and the instrument are questionnaire. Secondary data sources from literature and data from GIS. Analysis of the collected data was carried out using SPSS or an excel sheet, and geospatial tools (ArcGIS). The study shown that the climate change has an adequate effect on shrimp farming activities. This can be seen from the high percentage of production failures during the rainy season. Fluctuations in water quality also often occur in shrimp ponds. In addition, the incidence of disease sporadically appears in some ponds.