The Non-Survival of the Bajo Tribe’s Local Wisdom Iin Marine Bio-Conservation in Wakatobi Regency, the Province of Southeast Sulawesi

Abstract

This research aims to analyse the causes of the non-survival of the Bajo tribe’s local wisdom in marine bio-conservation in Wakatobi Regency, the Province of Southeast Sulawesi. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative with a cultural studies approach. Data collection was carried out by involved observation, in-depth interviews with selected informants, and documentation study. The data obtained were analysed by the following steps: data reduction, data presentation, and verification. The results of the research showed that the cause of the non-survival of the Bajo tribe’s local wisdom in marine bio-conservation in Wakatobi Regency, the Province of Southeast Sulawesi is a change in the mind-set and lifestyle of the Bajo tribal community. The mind-set and lifestyle of modern society have an impact on the local wisdom of the Bajo people themselves. The lack of the role of traditional institutions can be seen from the diminishing direct involvement of traditional institutions in efforts to shape behaviour and inculcate traditional values and social capital in the Bajo tribal community.