Ecosystem Approach To Fisheries Management Research Articles

Atlantis end-to-end modeling to explore ecosystem dynamics in the Strait of Sicily, Central Mediterranean Sea

This paper describes the first application of the end-to-end model Atlantis in the Strait of Sicily (SoS). The model is designed to simulate ecosystem dynamics under the influence of fishing activities. Model performance was evaluated by comparing predicted biomass and catch of target species against observed data, utilizing multiple quantitative metrics. It reproduces accurately trophic dynamics, and biomass and catch of main target species in the SoS. Sensitivity analysis of the key model parameters identified nutrient loading and fishing pressure as the major processes influencing the ecosystem trophic spectrum and generating bottom-up and top-down effects. The results also emphasized the importance of incorporating uncertainty estimation in model predictions and robust selection of key parameters. The SoS Atlantis represents a strategic tool for the application of Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management (EAFM) in the Strait of Sicily and for assessing the effect of alternative management scenarios under a holistic framework.

Status of mackerel scad (Decapterus sp.) resource based on Ecosystem Approach (EA) at PPS Kutaraja, Banda Aceh

The Kutaraja Ocean Fishery Port (PPS) is the largest port serving as the center of fisheries in Aceh Province, with a potential and diverse fishery, including the mackerel scad (Decapterus sp.). The fluctuation of the mackerel scad population on an annual basis, which raises concerns about the sustainability of the stock. Therefore, a structured management effort is required, employing an Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management (EAFM) to address this problem. The study aimed to assess the management status of mackerel scad resources based on PPS Kutaraja. The research was carried out from February to April 2023. Data collection was carried out through direct observation and interviews with 73 respondents. Data analysis for each indicator was performed using a multi-criteria approach with composite index assessment and flag model visualization. The research results indicate a 20% annual decline in the CPUE trend, a relatively consistent fish size trend, a 4% proportion of juvenile fish caught, a catch composition dominated by target species at 77%. Based on these EAFM indicators, the management status of mackerel scad resources in PPS Kutaraja falls under the 'good' category.

Management of Malabar Red Snapper, Lutjanus malabaricus (Bloch and Schneider, 1801): Based on the Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management (EAFM) in Rembang Regency

Malabar Red Snapper, Lutjanus malabaricus (Bloch and Schneider, 1801), is one of the leading commodities in the Indonesian Fisheries Management Area (WPPNRI 712). According to central statistics agency (2018), the trend for Malabar red snapper production has continuously increased over the last 5 years (2016-2020). The trend of red snapper production is inversely proportional to the state of the demersal fish resource potential in WPP 712, which is fully exploited (Rizal et al., 2023). Open-access fish resources must always be monitored and regulated for their utilization. An effective fisheries management model, namely the Ecosystem Approach To Fisheries Management (EAFM), was used. Research on red snapper fisheries management with EAFM provides an opportunity to address key challenges in fisheries management within Indonesia. A significant advantage of EAFM is its comprehensive scope, encompassing the entire fish resources and the important role of institutions in their management. The aim of this study is to analyze the current status regarding the management of the Red Snapper fishery for the development of a strategic plan. The data collection from each EAFM indicator was conducted using the Multi-stage proportional sampling technique. Data analysis used the multi-criteria analysis (MCA) approach. The assessment of red snapper resource management in Rembang Regency, based on the analysis of all ecosystem domains, obtained a score of 49.8. This score showed that the current status of red snapper resource management is in line with the implementation of EAFM, so that yellow flag color code is required.

Sustainability of Social, Economic, and Institutional Aspects on Fisheries Management: Case Study at Palabuhanratu Nusantara Fishing Port, West Java

Social, economic, and institutional aspects are crucial for supporting sustainable fisheries management. The objective of this research is to assess the level of sustainability of the social, economic, and institutional aspects of fisheries management, especially at the fishing port level. In this research, field research was conducted using composite analysis and flag modelling visualization in the Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management (EAFM) as a tool to assess the sustainability of each aspect. Data were obtained from interviews and questionnaires answered by 90 respondents, including fishermen, port officers, and fisheries entrepreneurs in the Palabuhanratu Nusantara Fishing Port. The results showed that, overall, the sustainability condition in the social aspect was good with a score of 79.69, while the economic aspect was moderate with a score of 55.32, and the institutional aspect was good with a score of 80.28. The lowest levels of sustainability in the social and economic aspects were found in the indicators of stakeholder participation and fishery household income, both in the medium category. In the institutional aspect, the lowest level of sustainability was found in the indicator of compliance with responsible fisheries management principles, which was in the good category. These results are expected to provide stakeholders with the necessary information to take corrective steps to improve sustainability in fisheries management, particularly in the social and economic aspects.

Status pengelolaan perikanan tongkol yang berbasis di PPP Pasongsongan Sumenep, Jawa Timur : suatu pendekatan ekosistem

Introduction: The increase in the purse seine fishing fleet and the decline in tuna production will have an impact on the decline in CPUE (Catch Per Unit Effort) per year. The CPUE trend that continues to decline every year is feared to have a negative impact on fish resource stocks and even the tendency of overfishing. Therefore, to overcome the existing problems, an integrated approach to fisheries management is needed through the Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management (EAFM). This study aims to assess the status and formulate management actions for tuna fisheries based in the Pasongsongan Coastal Fishing Port (PPP), Sumenep Regency. Methods: The types and sources of data used in this research are primary and secondary data. Primary data were collected through survey and observation methods. Interviews were conducted with 40 randomly selected purse seine fishermen respondents, as well as 1 employee of the Sumenep District Fisheries Office. Secondary data were collected through existing data such as tuna catch, number of trips, number of purse seine fleets, fish prices. Analysis was conducted through an indicator approach using the Multi Criteria Analysis (MCA) approach. Results: The results of the analysis show that the institutional domain shows a very good status, while for the domains of fish resources, fishing techniques, and social with good status, then the economic domain has a moderate status. Conclusion: Based on these indicators, the management status of tuna resources based in the Pasongsongan Coastal Fishing Port is generally in good condition.

Re-thinking Indonesian marine fisheries quota-based policy: A qualitative network of stakeholder perception at fisheries management area 718

As the largest archipelagic country, Indonesia has been unable to prioritize the ocean to improve its economy. Despite implementing various fisheries management approaches, Indonesia has consistently failed to establish the right policies. The Indonesian government's current breakthrough was to combine the ecosystem approach to fisheries management (EAFM) and quota-based fisheries management (QBFM). Policies that combine these two concepts are known as 'perikanan terukur' (measurable fisheries). The observation views the perspective of local stakeholders on this measurable fisheries policy. Fisheries management area (FMA) 718 was conducted as research areas while designed as industrial fisheries and national fish supply areas. FMA 718 is also represented by Merauke Regency (South Papua) and Aru Islands Regency (Maluku). The perception of 67 key respondents was modeled using qualitative network modeling. The results showed at least 28 initial variables related to the response to QBFM. The developed model indicated that local stakeholders had rejected this policy. The implications that emerged to implement this policy were to ensure the distribution of authority between layers of government. The gap between local and commercial fishermen must be resolved immediately. There is a need for community involvement in policy, including efforts to develop policies based on data and factual conditions.

The potential feasibility of mangrove crab (Scylla serrata) silvofishery aquaculture

Abstract. Rinaldy H, Iskandar J, Cahyandito MF, Sunardi. 2023. The potential feasibility of mangrove crab (Scylla serrata) silvofishery aquaculture. Biodiversitas 24: 3344-3354. The degradation of mangrove forests in Indonesia has reached more than 50%, and increases continuously. Sei Beduk is one of the Sub-districts in Batam City, Indonesia, that has mangrove forest damage where the density of trees per hectare is below the normal value of <1,000 trees per hectare. One approach that can be applied to overcome forest degradation is fisheries management with an ecosystem approach. This study aims to determine the suitable location for cultivating mangrove crab (Scylla serrata Forskål, 1775) and analyze the potential feasibility of S. serrata silvofishery cultivation using a quantitative approach with the Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management (EAFM) method. According to Slovin's calculations, a minimum of 100 people samples were obtained, and 147 samples were obtained at the time of data collection. The results showed that the location of the Perahu was highly potential for silvofishery S. serrata cultivation. The overall potential feasibility of silvofishery S. serrata cultivation in Sei Beduk, Batam was 53.10% or moderate/relatively good. The potential feasibility of S. serrata cultivation management planning is sufficient to support the sustainability of mangrove forests and allow it to be implemented. The feasible plan for managing S. serrata cultivation is to preserve ecology while improving and considering aquaculture policies and regulations. The relatively appropriate mangrove silvofishery cultivation in Sei Beduk, Batam, can provide community solutions to carry out silvofishery cultivation as a measure to overcome the problem of mangrove forest degradation, particularly in Sei Beduk, Batam.

Valuation of fisheries management status based on ecosystem approach (EA) in East Simeulue, Aceh

Fishery management is an activity that must be carried out to achieve sustainable fisheries. Fisheries management using the Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management (EAFM) approach is the sustainable use of fishery resources and protection of fish stocks in nature. One of the objectives of fisheries management in social and economic aspects is how fisheries can ensure the socio-economic welfare of the fishing community. Using fishing gear that is not environmentally friendly is one of the triggers for social conflict between fishermen and the uncertain selling price when the peak season of fish impacted the fishermen's economy. Therefore, the purpose of this research is to examine the socio-economic domain indicators from the aspect of EAFM-based coastal and marine resource ecosystem management. This research was conducted from January to February 2021, located in Simeulue District, Sub-District East Simeulue. The data collection method used in the study was interviews and field surveys. The determination of respondents is done by using a gradual sampling technique or stratified random sampling. Data analysis uses an ordinal-based Likert score of 1,2,3 for each indicator, namely the economic domain, fishery household income (RTP), savings ratio, asset ownership, and the social domain, namely stakeholder participation fisheries conflict and the use of local knowledge in fish resource management. Management status in East Simeulue District assessed the aggregate value of the economic domain in the medium category with a score of 48.3. Fishermen still earn less than the minimum wage, while in the social domain, it is in the excellent category with a score of 100 because fishermen, institutions, and related agencies work with each other. Keywords:EAFMEcosystem approachFishery management

Assessment of octopus fisheries management based on fishing technique domain by EAFM (ecosystem approach to fisheries management) in Tarupa Island

The increase in the utilization of octopus fishery has made it one of the main commodities of the national fisheries sub-sector. One of the areas that make octopus the main commodity for fishing targets is located on Tarupa Island, Selayar Islands Regency. However, with the increasing market demand for octopuses, the pressure on catching octopus will increase so that it is feared that it will disrupt the octopus's own resources. This study aims to evaluate the management status of octopus fisheries on Tarupa Island using the EAFM (Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management) approach in the domain of fishing techniques. The assessment of fisheries management in this study uses a method that refers to the NWG EAFM (National Working Group Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management) module. In these various methods, the types of data taken are primary data and secondary data. Analysis of the data used an ordinal-based Likert scoring with scoring assessments of 1, 2, and 3. The greater the value, the better the EAFM fisheries management. The results showed that the management of octopus fisheries on Tarupa Island, Selayar Islands Regency based on the EAFM assessment in the fishing technique domain obtained a composite value of 92 with the category of Very Good status. The majority of all indicators get the maximum scoring value, only the fishery crew certification indicator by the regulations obtains the minimum scoring value

ANALYSIS OF SURFACE GILLNET FISHING GEAR AT BAGAN SIAPI-API WATERS, INDONESIA USING EAFM INDICATORS

The fisheries management based on the Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management (EAFM) can be implemented to optimize the potential of fisheries resources. The purpose of this research is to apply EAFM indicators for analyzing surface gillnet fishing gear in Bagan Siapi-api waters, especially fish resources, fishing methods, habitats, and ecosystems. The evaluation of fishery management status was carried out using multi-criteria analysis (MCA) through the development of the composite index of each EAFM indicator. The results showed that the surface gillnet fishing gear was dominant with 1,645 tons of fish caught in 2019 by fishermen in Bagan Siapi-Api Waters. The composition of the catches was sukain fish (Eleutheronema tetradactylum), flounder fish (Pleuronectiformes), and tornfish (Bovichthyidae). Based on the analysis of the EAFM indicators, the value of the domain of fish resources, habitats, and ecosystems, as well as fishing methods has a value between 2 and 2.5. This indicated that the status of ecosystem-based area management in the waters of Bagan Siapi-api is in the medium-good category.
 Keywords: Bagan Siapi-api, EAFM, Fisheries Sustainability, Gill Net

Translating the ecosystem approach to fisheries management into practice: Case of anchovy management, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

The Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management (EAFM) strives to balance multiple objectives of ecological wellbeing, social and economic wellbeing, and good governance. The Provincial Government of West Papua with technical support from the USAID Sustainable Ecosystems Advanced Project (SEA) has developed a fisheries management plan (FMP) for the anchovy fishery in Raja Ampat, West Papua Province of Indonesia. EAFM is the appropriate approach to manage the fishery because EAFM multiple objectives reflect the challenges and needs to ensure the sustainability of the fishery resources and to contribute to local communities. The FMP includes management issues, operational objectives, appropriate management measures, and action plans defined through a participatory process. The issues include overfishing as shown by declining anchovy catches, resource competition between local small-scale fishers and industrial fishers, limited livelihood opportunities, and an absence of a functional fishery governance institution. To address these challenges, the FMP has multiple operational objectives: to empower local livelihoods, strengthen institutional management mechanisms, and ensure anchovy resources sustainability. The integration of the socioeconomic aspect means there must be management decision trade-offs that weigh trade-offs of stock sustainability, local poverty, interests of the private sector, and addressing the horizontal conflict between locals and industrial fishers. Strengthening fisheries institutions is critical to ensure integration in resource investments and in detailing activities to implement the FMP because of the complementary roles, and lack of synergy of the multiple agencies. This holistic approach is expected to support the long-term use of the anchovy resources while partially alleviating local poverty.

An ecosystem approach to manage pelagic thresher shark (Alopias pelagicus) based in Kutaraja Ocean Fishing Port, Aceh

Sharks is the dominant bycatch of purse seine and bottom longline vessels that landed in Kutaraja ocean fishing port, particularly pelagic thresher shark species (Alopias pelagicus). The management of shark fisheries in Aceh water is not well implemented. According to the IUCN red list, the pelagic thresher shark has been classified as an endangered species. The capture and trade of pelagic thresher sharks are regulated by CITES (Appendix II). So that Indonesia has to comply with the procedures of CITES due to it has been adopted through the Decree of Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries of the Republic of Indonesia Number 61/PERMEN-KP/2018. However, the exploitation and trading of the A. pelagicus continues and is not properly managed. It will threaten the extinction of the pelagic thresher shark population and in terms of a negative image of fisheries management in Indonesia, in particular. Thus, integrated management such as the ecosystem approach to fisheries management (EAFM) is needed to solve this problem. This study aims to evaluate the fisheries management status of the pelagic thresher shark based on EAFM indicator of fish resources domain, focusing in the Kutaraja ocean fishing port. This research was conducted by field measurement and interviews with key stakeholders. Data were analyzed using a multi-criteria analysis (MCA) approach through development of a composite index. The results showed that the trend of CPUE tends to fluctuate in the last 5 years. The total length of the sharks was relatively constant. The proportion of juvenile pelagic thresher sharks was 16% male, and 28% (female), and the shark was bycatch (1%) of the purse seine fishery, the fishing ground was getting further away and seemed to go close to the shark habitat. Based on this assessment, one could conclude that shark's fishery resources were in 'good' category, however, some indicators need to improve through better fisheries management actions. Keywords: EAFM; Alopias pelagicus; pelagic thresher shark; Kutaraja ocean fishing port

DAMPAK COVID-19 TERHADAP KEGIATAN PENANGKAPAN BAGAN DI PERAIRAN BAGIAN TENGGARA SULAWESI TENGGARA

Fishing activities using lift net fishing gear has showed a declining trend since COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020. This research aims to identify the impact of COVID-19 on lift net fishing activities in the southeastern waters of Southeast Sulawesi Province in terms of biological, ecological, technological, economic and social aspects. This study applied a survey method to collect data. A quantitative descriptive analysis was carried out to determine the value of the studied aspects by using the Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management (EAFM) approach. The results showed that the pandemic impacts on lift net fisheries in biological, ecological, and technological aspects were categorised as unfavourable impacts with the score is ranging from 31 to 38. Meanwhile, the remaining aspects were classified as a good impact scoring between 69 and 86. Accordingly, the policy making process should be conducted by the local government to develop sustainability of the lift net fisheries in the Southeast Sulawesi.
 Keyword: lift net, COVID 19, EAFM

Analysis of spiny lobster fishery sustainability the using ecosystem approach to fisheries management (EAFM) in Pulo Aceh

The high exploitation rate due to increasing global demand caused spiny lobster vulnerable to overfishing. this study aims to assess the sustainability status of lobster fisheries, through the ecosystem approach to fisheries management (EAFM) and to examine the appropriate strategies to support the sustainability of spiny lobster fisheries in Pulo Aceh Islands, Aceh Besar district, Aceh Province. Indicators or domains used in this study are fish resources, habitats, and ecosystems, fishing techniques, economics, social, and governance, which consist of 27 attributes. Results show that the aggregate value of fish resources domain is 59.22 (moderate), habitat and ecosystem domain is 39.14, (poor), fishing technique domain is 28.62 (poor), the economic domain is 65 (good), social domain is 47.82 (moderate) and the institutional domain is 39.89 (poor). The overall aggregate value for the six domains is 46.61 (moderate), the sustainability status of the spiny lobster fishery in Pulo Aceh is in the moderate category. the fish resource domain and the economic domain are the main domains that provide a positive value for the sustainability of the lobster fishery in Pulo Aceh. However, to improve the status of lobster fisheries management in Pulo Aceh; should focus on domains that have low-value categories, which are; fishing techniques, habitats and ecosystems, and governance domain.Keywords:Spiny LobsterPulo Aceh IslandsSustainabilityManagement Strategy

Status and potential of ecosystem approach to fisheries management (EAFM) in Bangladesh

The vulnerability of coastal and marine ecosystems provides strong arguments for the adoption of the ecosystem approach to fisheries management (EAFM) which incorporates both human and ecosystem well-being with good governance practice. The objective of this study is to investigate the present status, future potentials for the development of a framework of the EAFM for the sustainable coastal and marine resource development of Bangladesh. Using both primary and secondary sources of information, this study has found that some levels of EAFM are already in practice to some extent in some specific coastal river ecosystems along the hilsa (Tenualosa ilisha) sanctuaries for the protection of juvenile and brood hilsa, but often not implemented and managed in an appropriate planned and objective way. There are some signs of ecosystem well-being for a few fisheries but some levels of deterioration of the ecosystem have been noticed as well. It is unclear how this ecosystem well-being in one hand and its continued interruption and deterioration in another hand interact and affect human well-being for making a resilient society in the fishing communities. The EAFM has great potential to improve both the ecosystem and human well-being in the coming years as well as to contribute to the blue economy and achieve some SDG targets. However, how the ecosystem's well-being will be translated into social well-being will depend on the efficiency of governance, particularly maintaining inclusiveness and equitable benefit sharing among resource users.

Management status of blue swimming crab (Portunus pelagicus Linnaeus, 1758) based on EAFM in the coastal of Pangkep Regency, South Sulawesi

The Blue Swimming Crab (BSC) is the main export commodity of Indonesia and one of the BSC agribusinesses in the coastal waters of the Pangkep Regency. However, in recent years, BSC agribusiness in this region has been estimated to be unsustainable. The purpose of this study is to formulate the management of BSC (Portunus pelagicus) resources with the Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management (EAFM) in the coastal of the Pangkep Regency. The average value score in the BSC management domain is in the medium category (resource, habitat, economic, and institutional domains); the fishing techniques domain is in the good category, while the social domain is in the poor category. In general, the status of BSC fisheries management is categorized as medium (value = 194.25), therefore it can still be developed and improved. To repair the BSC fisheries management for gradually, tactical decisions were made to enhance the indicator conditions. To make the fishery activities sustainable, recommendations to improve the condition of the BSC fisheries in the Pangkep Regency include strengthening the supervision, improving the seagrass cover, improving coordination among institutions on the BSC fisheries management, and increasing stakeholder participation in the effort to manage the BSC fisheries.

What's wrong with the coastal waters of Spelman Strait, Indonesia: Sustainable reef fisheries management is required

Reef fish in Spelman strait, Indonesia, is one of the fishery resources of considerable economic value. Unfortunately, there is still the use of unfriendly resources equipment (destructive fishing) that cause potential social problems. In this study, all components of the EAFM (Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management) composed of 6 domains, namely (1) fish stocks, (2) environment and ecosystem, (3) fishing techniques, (4) culture, (5) social, and (6) institutional are analyzed combining with MDS (Multidimensional Scaling). The main aim of this research is to find out the root solution for managing coral reefs in the coastal waters of Spelman Strait. The sustainability status review in the fishery resource domain, the environment and ecosystem domain, the fishery technique domain, the social domain, and the economic domain were respectively were 87.69, 88.17, 51.22, 51.61, and 72.67 which were in the category sustainable. Meanwhile, the sustainability status review in the institutional domain was 42.15, which was in the category of less sustainable. Institutions are the primary base for reef fishery protection in the Spelman Strait.

Management status of mud crab fisheries in selected areas of FMA 713, East Kalimantan, Indonesia using the Indonesian Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management (EAFM) Assessment Methodology

The selected study area in Fisheries Management Area (FMA) 713 in Kartanegara District, East Kalimantan Province, Indonesia has extensive mangrove forests with suitable habitat for mud crabs (Scylla sp.), a valuable fisheries resource. Concerns have been raised regarding reported declines in the abundance of mud crabs and in the condition of their mangrove habitat. To evaluate the management status of the mud crab fishery in this area, an assessment was carried out using the Indonesian Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management (EAFM) methodology. The 25 indicators assessed represent 6 domains: Fisheries Resources, Habitat and Ecosystems, Fishing Technology, Social, Economic, and Institutional. The flag model technique was applied using multi-criteria analysis through an expansion of the composite index. The results indicate that the overall management status of mud crab fisheries in Kutai Kartanegara District was in the Moderate class (on a scale of Poor, Insufficient, Moderate, Good, Excellent). Indicators in the Habitat and Ecosystems, Fishing Technology, and Institutional Domains highlighted areas of concern where improvements are needed. The Fisheries Resources Domain aggregate status (moderate) indicated that wild mud crab stocks were still reasonably abundant and reliable, supporting the moderate status in the Social and Economic Domains, which relate to the welfare of fishing communities. The Institutional Domain status was in the poor category. Good governance measures to improve the Institutional Domain indicators have the potential to strengthen the other domains, in particular the Habitat and Ecosystem Domain and the Fishing Technology Domain, and to improve the overall EAFM status of the mud crab fishery in the future.

Assessment of Lobster Fisheries and Sustainable Management Strategies: A Case Study of EAFM in Central Lombok – Indonesia

The exploitation of lobster resources in the waters of the Central Lombok Regency, Indonesia is not effectively managed, causing problems in terms of resource availability and sustainability of lobster fishing operations. This study aimed to assess the status of lobster fisheries management and policy strategies for sustainable lobster fisheries management. Data were collected in three lobster fishing centres: Teluk Awang, Teluk Bumbang and Teluk Gerupuk. Methods used were a structured interview technique with questionnaires, focus group discussions (FGDs) and public consultation. The status of the lobster fishery was analysed using the Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management (EAFM) indicators with six Domains. The lobster fishery management status was classified as “moderate” (aggregate score 50/100). The Fisheries Resources Domain scored 35, indicating that lobster stocks are in “poor” condition. Four dimensions had a “moderate” status: the Fisheries Technology Dimension (43), the Economic Dimension (48), the Social Dimension (53), and the institutional dimension (55). The Habitat and Ecosystem Dimensions was classified as “good” (67). Sustainable lobster fisheries management strategies include regulating fishing quotas, banning gears which catch lobster seed, and optimizing the use of selective fishing gear; establishing a working group for lobster management; managing water quality and zonation of lobster habitat; transfer of lobster farming techniques; and empowering community coastwatch groups.

Management of scad fisheries (Decapterus spp.) in Sulawesi Sea Waters, North Sulawesi Province, using EAFM

There are a large variety and quite abundant types of small pelagic fish that have high economic value in the Sulawesi Sea. One of which is the blue scad fish or commonly known as malalugis (Decapterus macarellus). This study aims to analyze and determine the status of scad fisheries management and to develop recommendations in the management of scad fisheries in the waters of Sulawesi Sea, North Sulawesi Province. The evaluation of fishery management status is carried out using multi-criteria analysis (MCA) through the development of composite index of each indicator of Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management (EAFM). The results showed that, in general, the status of scad fisheries management in North Sulawesi Province, was in ‘good’ category, specifically reviewed from the domain of fish resources fall into the category of “medium”, habitat and ecosystem “good”, fishing techniques “good”, economy “not good”, social “medium” and institutional “good”. Management actions take precedence over domains that have “poor” indicator values. Priority management action is implemented in the economic domain, followed by the domain of fish resources, social, institutional and fishing techniques.Indonesian title: Pengelolaan perikanan ikan layang (Decapterus spp.) di perairan Laut Sulawesi, Provinsi Sulawesi Utara, menggunakan EAFM