Shrimp pond suitability index (SPSI) in the north coast of Sumenep Regency

Abstract

Utilization of coastal areas for aquaculture in the Regency is currently starting to increase and exceed the allotment of space in coastal areas. However, some ponds change the mangrove ecosystem and do not ignore the environmental impact. Shrimp production is currently still below the environmental carrying capacity which can still be increased. The objectives of this study were: to analyze the land suitability of traditional, semi-intensive, and intensive shrimp ponds that meet the criteria of land suitability and environmental carrying capacity, and to formulate priorities for environmentally friendly alternative aquaculture technologies. This study uses a field survey to analyze the socio-economic community and land use through interviews with ten cultivators and business actors spread across four coastal districts. The research resulted in an analysis of the sustainability indicators of shrimp farming in the coastal area of Sumenep Regency. This research contributes to policy makers and the community to pay more attention to the sustainability indicators of shrimp farming in coastal areas.