Fishermen’s Perception of the Existence of Mangrove Forest on Fish Catches in Margasari Village Labuhan Maringgai Subdistrict

Abstract

The purpose of research on fishermen's perception of the existence of mangrove forests to fish catches in Margasari Village, Labuhan Maringgai Subdistrict is to know the level of public perception and know the factors related to the level of public perception. This study was conducted in July - December 2021 with a sample of 30 respondents to Margasari Village fishermen related to mangrove presence and fishing. Data collection is conducted using interviews, observations, and literature studies, which are analyzed with a qualitative descriptive approach. The results of this study suggest that the perception of fishing communities is in the high category, especially in the dependence of the community on mangrove ecosystems, while factors related to fishermen's perceptions are education level, age, work experience, business ownership, and frequency of fishing.