Formulation of Mangrove Ecosystem Management Model Based on Eco-minawisata in the Coastal Sinjai, South Sulawesi

Abstract

The rising price of crab in the world has fueled conversion of mangrove ecosystems into ponds, including in South Sulawesi. The conversion of mangrove allegedly contributed to environmental degradation in South Sulawesi Coastal Area. On the other hand, conservation efforts that have been made have not received a positive response from the public. Thus, it needed to formulate the proper management model. Analysis techniques used in this study is scoring and AHP (Analytical Hierarchy Process). The result are: (1) development and land use in areas suitable for fish and crabs in the mangrove conservation area; (2) development of fisheries areas based around the mangrove conservation area; (3) development of strategic infrastructure in a potential area for aquaculture, fisheries and marine tourism; (4) development and management of coastal areas and sea-based maritime tourism in mangrove conservation area; (5) development and management of coastal and marine areas based on mangrove conservation.