Abstract
Seaweed farming has been done by fishermen for many years and contributing to the local economy. This paper aims to analyze the sustainable coastal livelihoods in a coastal community in Indonesia. It is noteworthy that some alternative livelihoods are important ways to raise local economy, which are affected by decreased production of capture fisheries. This paper would also assess the roles of marine culture in the local economy of coastal villages, to investigate challenges and opportunities of coastal livelihoods, and to analyze fishers’ perception and stakeholder participation in developing alternative livelihoods. Structured and semi-structured questionnaires as qualitative approach, and interviews were conducted with 200 fishermen in Takalar and Jeneponto Districts, South Sulawesi, Indonesia. Secondary data included a series of reports and other statistical data. SWOT analyses were used to assess the problems and opportunities of coastal livelihoods development. The finding showed that there are two livelihood activities namely seaweed farming (Eucheuma cottonii) and fishing activity, where in seaweed farming having bigger contributions to household income. Culture of seaweed has given a positive impact to local economic condition of coastal villages in South Sulawesi in the form of increased household income of fishermen. However, changes in monsoon periods, environmental awareness of fishermen and post-harvest technology are major constraints in developing seaweed farming. Finally, fishermen’s livelihood are transformed from the fishing activity to seaweed (Eucheuma cottonii) as main income source.
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