Fisheries Sector Research Articles

Pertanggungjawaban Sosial Akuntansi Biru: Studi Pada Perusahaan Perikanan Go-public Di Indonesia

This phenomenon in Indonesia recognizes the importance of fisheries sector companies for society, which has given rise to opinions regarding the form of social responsibility that fisheries companies in Indonesia must carry out. This responsibility is also stated in point number 12 of the SDGs promoted by the UN regarding sustainable consumption and production patterns. This research aims to identify the components of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in fisheries sector companies, especially in the blue accounting aspect. This research method uses qualitative descriptive analysis techniques. The objects used in this research are two fishing companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. The results of this research support legitimacy theory in accordance with the blue accounting practices of both companies which focus on the social contract between the company and society where companies are required to fulfill society's expectations and demands.

Dynamics of Agricultural Development in Coastal Areas and Small Islands; Criticism of Human Resource Management in Local Government Organizations

Agricultural development must be the government's main focus to achieve comprehensive and serious economic development for society. The (Regional) Government as a public organization holding autonomous rights to determine policies to increase agricultural development must begin to prepare. What many experts have highlighted is the role of Regional Government in regional development in terms of human resources, namely the existence of a personnel system called bureaucracy. Every organization needs to develop human resources (HR) through improving performance to have abilities, skills, and positive attitudes to carry out their duties well. Experts and scholars say that three concepts among the many are highlighted in the aspect of bureaucratic resource management to improve employees' work, namely organizational justice, organizational politics, and work commitment. The research aims to determine and analyze the achievements of implementing agricultural development; and to know and analyze the respective relationships between organizational justice, organizational politics, and work commitment on employee performance in agricultural development. Use a quantitative approach to causality design. Take the case of Wakatobi Regency with its unique coastal areas and small islands. The sample was 225 employees or around 44% of the total sample of 514 people. The number of samples was determined by Slovin calculation and then taken at simple random. Primary data was obtained through distributing questionnaires, and secondary data from economic reports from authorized institutions. Data were analyzed using the SEM-AMOS approach. The results of the analysis found that development in Wakatobi Regency is supported by the agricultural and fisheries sectors. Its role is very dominant in GRDP, but it has not shown a direction that is in line with economic growth because it has experienced a decline. One of the aspects highlighted is that the performance of local governments in agricultural and fisheries development has not been optimal. The theoretical implication is that development performance analysis must use variables and indicators from empirical factual data (non-perception) through GRDP values and economic growth. Because, it has been proven that aspects of implementing human resource management through organizational politics and organizational justice have been proven to have a significant influence on performance, while work commitment is not yet significant. Practical implications for the government as a development policy formulator are to evaluate the development approaches that have been carried out, as well as regional leaders and leaders of regional apparatus implementing units (OPD) to pay attention to employee work commitment because our findings prove that their role is still weak in carrying out their duties and functions as ASN.

POTENSI KETERSEDIAAN LIMBAH TANAMAN PANGAN SEBAGAI PAKAN TERNAK SAPI POTONG DI KABUPATEN MUNA BARAT

West Muna Regency in Southeast Sulawesi Province is a new autonomous region where the majority of the population is engaged in plantation, agriculture, livestock, and fisheries sectors. In the livestock sector, the population of beef cattle in this area reached 23,388 heads in 2023. However, cattle rearing still depends on natural forage whose production is limited due to seasonal changes and land conversion. This research aims to analyze the potential of food crop waste as a source of feed for beef cattle in West Muna Regency, using secondary data from BPS West Muna in 2023, with descriptive analysis methods. Data analysis is based on calculations of livestock units (ST), food crop waste dry matter (BK), waste carrying capacity and waste carrying capacity index (IDD). The analysis results show that the harvested area for food crops is 9,671 ha with the main commodities being corn (6,372.6 ha), peanuts (1,607.6 ha) and rice (1,048.9 ha). The potential of dry matter from food crop waste reaches 33,221.7 tons of DM/year, with the largest contribution from corn (28,676.7 tons of DM/year). West Muna Regency has an IDD for feed from food crop waste of 0.89, which shows that 89% of beef cattle feed needs can be met from food crop waste. Four sub-districts have an IDD of more than 1, namely Wadaga, Lawa, Barangka, and Sawerigadi, indicating the potential for dry mater from feed crop waste to exceed the needs of the beef cattle population in these sub-districts. The sub-districts with the lowest IDD are Napano Kusambi, Tiworo Tengah, Tiworo Pulau, and Tiworo Utara.

The Potential of Indonesia's Ship Engine Market to Attract Foreign Investors for Domestic Manufacturing

Indonesia is a prospective country for everyone to decide on an investment. There are four reasons to strengthen the motivation to invest some capital in the maritime industry sector. Moreover, Indonesia has approximately 342 shipbuilding companies and 127 ship component companies which spread out throughout the nation. However, Indonesia has no engine maker company yet and this is an opportunity for all investors who want to establish their own engine company or a branch in this country. The biggest opportunity is in the fishery sector with a growing number of fishing vessels and the Indonesian marine fishery production potential as the largest archipelagic country is still increasing. Furthermore, other opportunities are passenger ships, cargo ships, and tug boats because they have a significant number in the nation. In addition, Indonesia also gives several incentives to new investors, like a tax allowance, a super tax deduction, and an import duty facility. Ultimately, the prospect has been considered to involve responsibilities among shipowners, shipyards, main engine manufacturers, and the government.

Prevention policies for the marine ecological environment in the South China Sea as a consequence of excessive plastic compound use in Vietnam.

Vietnam suffers from a distressing predicament: It ranks among the most heavily contaminated nations on earth. Its coastal and marine domains are plagued by an excess of plastic waste. Vietnam has consistently discharged a substantial amount of waste into the oceans, ranging from 0.28 to 0.73 million metric tons annually. Numerous areas have emerged as focal points of plastic pollution throughout its extensive seashore and marine areas. The escalating presence of marine litter poses an increasingly grave threat to the intricate equilibrium of Vietnam's marine ecosystems. This comprehensive policy study reveals that the mounting problem of ocean plastic pollution, characterized by the abundance of floating plastic debris, imperils both plant and animal life, placing various marine species such as seabirds, fish, turtles, and cetaceans at risk. The consumption of minuscule plastic particles and the harmful impact of chemical pollutants from plastic waste in the ocean not only endangers the vitality of marine life but also poses a substantial hazard to human well-being because plastic waste infiltrates the food chain. This research reveals that, despite the existence of numerous laws and policies-including the Law on Environmental Protection 2020, the Marine Plastic Waste Management Initiative for the Fisheries Sector 2020-2030, and the National Action Plan for Management of Marine Plastic Litter-a significant amount of plastic waste is infiltrating the river network and eventually infiltrating oceans as a result of improper monitoring and ineffective enforcement of these legislations. Relying primarily on existing data released by the government and other sources and a wide range of gray literature retrieved from reputable databases, this study aims to evaluate the role of Vietnam's legal framework for combating the critical issue of marine plastic pollution in the South China Sea. Integr Environ Assess Manag 2024;20:2088-2106. © 2024 SETAC.

PERILAKU BISNIS BUDIDAYA KOLAM IKAN DI KOTA TASIKMALAYA

The fisheries sector is a potential sector but with stagnant development in Tasikmalaya City. Hence, the importance of identification of driving factors of entrepreneurial behavior in fisheries sectors emerged. This research aims to study the determinants of entrepreneurial behavior and their effect on fisheries business performance in Tasikmalaya City. The research was conducted in Tamansari and Mangkubumi Districts involving 100 fish farm owners. Structural equation model (SEM) analysis was employed for data analysis. Results revealed the positive influence of individual characteristics and environment influence on entrepreneurial behavior. The results also confirmed the positive effect of entrepreneurial behavior on business performance.

How to indigenise the blue economy in Aotearoa New Zealand

ABSTRACT Māori, as substantial stakeholders in the fishery sector, must play a major role in any imagined or proposed transition to a blue economy. This paper provides the results from a project examining how to indigenise the blue economy in Aotearoa New Zealand, outlining the underlying theory and providing results from five case studies. The paper explores three key thematic constraints identified in consultation with the Māori fishing sector, namely: centralisation of power; quota fragmentation; and product commodification. It concludes that there is a need to focus on: redressing the imbalance between iwi and hapū by providing quota for hapū while providing wrap around financial and capacity support, incorporating local experts in decision making, and creating community clusters; overcoming fragmentation through joint ventures and hybrid governance structures and a focus on quota optimisation; and increasing market differentiation through research, innovation, and branding and marketing initiatives.

Exploring uncharted territory: new frontiers in environmental DNA for tropical fisheries management.

Tropical ecosystems host a significant share of global fish diversity contributing substantially to the global fisheries sector. Yet their sustainable management is challenging due to their complexity, diverse life history traits of tropical fishes, and varied fishing techniques involved. Traditional monitoring techniques are often costly, labour-intensive, and/or difficult to apply in inaccessible sites. These limitations call for the adoption of innovative, sensitive, and cost-effective monitoring solutions, especially in a scenario of climate change. Environmental DNA (eDNA) emerges as a potential game changer for biodiversity monitoring and conservation, especially in aquatic ecosystems. However, its utility in tropical settings remains underexplored, primarily due to a series of challenges, including the need for a comprehensive barcode reference library, an understanding of eDNA behaviour in tropical aquatic environments, standardized procedures, and supportive biomonitoring policies. Despite these challenges, the potential of eDNA for sensitive species detection across varied habitats is evident, and its global use is accelerating in biodiversity conservation efforts. This review takes an in-depth look at the current state and prospects of eDNA-based monitoring in tropical fisheries management research. Additionally, a SWOT analysis is used to underscore the opportunities and threats, with the aim of bridging the knowledge gaps and guiding the more extensive and effective use of eDNA-based monitoring in tropical fisheries management. Although the discussion applies worldwide, some specific experiences and insights from Indian tropical fisheries are shared to illustrate the practical application and challenges of employing eDNA in a tropical context.

Do global competitiveness factors impact the marine sustainability practices? An empirical evidence from fisheries sector

AbstractAccording to the research on fisheries, there are two main trade‐offs between these sustainability pillars. First, a fisheries industry's developing ecological health diminishes economic gains for fishermen. Second, individual fishermen's financial success undercuts fisheries communities' social goals. This paper aims to investigate the dynamic impact of global competitiveness on the sustainability of the fisheries industry in 27 European countries by considering the production of fisheries, enabling environments, ecosystems for innovation, market size, human capital, and economic growth between 1990 and 2022. At higher quantiles, the findings showed a strong positive association between enabling environment and fisheries sustainability by adopting MMQR with fixed effects, the new method of moments quantile regression. Additionally, in EU27 nations, the impact of human capital was positive and substantial from the first to ninth quantiles. Notably, the findings show that the EU14 developed nations have a greater level of development than the EU13 underdeveloped countries, which considerably benefits fisheries sustainability. Market size and economic growth were also found to condense fisheries sustainability in EU14 developed and EU13 developing countries, supporting the growth hypothesis for fisheries‐producing countries. Innovation ecosystem was found to increase fisheries sustainability across all quantiles. Notably, the findings show that the significant beneficial impact of the innovation ecosystem, market size, and economic development on the sustainability of fisheries is more significant in the emerging nations of the EU13 than in the developed countries of the EU14. With effective and environmentally friendly technology, policymakers may boost market competitiveness in the EU14 and EU13 countries and advance sustainable development objectives.

Analisis Rantai Pasok Budidaya Ikan Lele Pada UMKM Easy Farm Indonesia

Indonesia's significant potential in the fisheries sector, particularly in catfish aquaculture, offers substantial opportunities for economic development and business growth. This study analyzes the catfish supply chain from Easy Farm in Bekasi, West Java, to end consumers through middlemen and restaurants. Two supply streams are examined to evaluate efficiency, identify potential improvements, and provide strategic recommendations for supply chain management. Analytical methods include performance measurement, barrier identification, and evaluation of potential efficiency enhancements. Findings indicate that collaboration with middlemen and restaurants can expand market reach but also pose challenges related to supply quality and sustainability. Recommendations include investment in infrastructure and technology, increased collaboration with supply chain partners, and the development of sustainable marketing strategies.

Melawi Regency Economic Pillar: Building from Tradition to Innovation

Purpose: The design of the industrialization planning pattern in Melawi Regency aims to build a strong foundation for sustainable economic growth through a series of integrated analyses. This includes analyzing the strengths of the sectors that support the local economy, identifying the industrial sectors with the greatest potential to develop the Melawi Regency economy, and evaluating industrial products that could be developed to maximize their positive impact on the economy. These objectives are designed to produce strategies that not only increase the production and competitive capacity of local industries but also ensure that growth is inclusive and provides broad benefits to the people of Melawi. Method/design/approach: This study analyzes Melawi Regency's industrial sub-sectors using Location Quotient and Shift Share Analysis to identify specialization and assess performance. It highlights growth areas, sectoral linkages, and comparative advantages for strategic development and policy guidance. Results and conclusion: This research shows that Melawi Regency has significant potential in the agriculture, forestry, and fisheries sectors, as well as the processing industry. Rubber and palm oil were identified as superior products. Development efforts should focus on increasing added value through product diversification and infrastructure upgrades. Development gaps between regions need to be addressed to improve national welfare and stability. The analysis suggests the integration of development strategies that harness local potential and strengthen key economic sectors for long-term growth. Originality/value: This research comprehensively analyzes the potential of the industrial sector in Melawi District, focusing on the identification of regional superior products and the development of strategic plans integrated with national policies and local needs. The value of this research includes providing insights for strategic decision-making in local economic development, increasing production capacity and economic diversification, and strengthening cooperation between sectors to support inclusive and environmentally friendly economic growth.

Logistic Analysis of Fishery Cold Supply Chain

As a country where two-thirds of its territory consists of oceans, the fisheries sector is one of the government's main programs. Fisheries, which is also an agricultural subsector, has great potential in developing the country's economy, which is shown by the increasing number of fisheries production from year to year. The increase in the production of fishery products, both raw and processed materials, must be balanced with an effective and efficient distribution system method to ensure the quality of the fish remains in good condition. Good distribution management of fish products by controlling product temperatures that remain low throughout the distribution process is known as cold supply chain management. This requires cold supply chain management to be handled well because it has a controlling effect on fisheries logistics costs. Some of the facts above are the background for this research through analysis of the logistics cost structure, including the obstacles faced by the cold chain supply chain for caught fish and the cold chain business prospects and obstacles faced by this industry. Analysis of the distribution process also involves a review of the refrigerated transport fleet. The methodology used in this study is a mix method which begins with the development and distribution of questionnaires related to logistics operations and fishing costs. Next, data collection was carried out through interviews with fishermen, collectors and traders on the north and south coasts of Java Island.

A novel automated approach for fish biomass estimation in turbid environments through deep learning, object detection, and regression

Estimating fish biomass is crucial in the fisheries sector, where traditional methods often harm fish through manual sampling and anesthetics. A non-invasive approach is introduced using underwater films to estimate fish biomass in turbid conditions. This study presents the “Aquatic WeightNet” dataset, targeting the Genetically Improved Formed Tilapia (GIFT) Tilapia species, and addresses the challenge of unclear images with preprocessing techniques like dehazing and Contrast Limited Adaptive Histogram Equalization (CLAHE). YOLOv8, a leading object detection model modified to accommodate the custom Aquatic WeightNet dataset's varied image sizes with five detection heads, P2 to P6, is employed, achieving a recall of 0.997 and a mean Average Precision (mAP) of 0.899 within the 50–95% Intersection over Union (IoU) range. Fish biomass estimation assesses depth, length, and width using regression models for calculation. A three-phase grid search identifies the most effective models, with the Extra Trees Regressor outperforming depth estimation with mean absolute error (MAE) of 0.63 and coefficient of determination (R2) of 0.87 and the Random Forest Regressor for length and width (MAE of 0.01 and R2 of 0.99). For biomass estimation, the Extra Trees Regressor again performs well (MAE of 0.004 and R2 of 0.99), which is critical for determining optimal feed quantities to enhance aquaculture efficiency. This study emphasizes a non-invasive method to estimate fish biomass, optimizing the effectiveness and ecological sustainability of fish farming in murky waters through advanced detection algorithms and robust regression models.

Analysis of recommendations for developing sustainable fishing areas based on geographic information systems: the integrated Center of Marine and Fisheries (SKPT) Mimika case study

Abstract The Integrated Center of Marine and Fisheries (SKPT) is one of the Indonesian government’s steps in developing better management of the fisheries sector. SKPT Mimika has “The golden fishing ground” waters with a capture fisheries potential of 2.64 million tons per year; Arafura waters are one of the most fertile waters in Indonesia. With this potential and the concept of water development, namely the blue economy, where the economy with the axis of the sea must be sustainable, has a high urgency to ensure that there is no excessive exploitation of marine resources. The development of a sustainable blue economy involves many parties, but we consider that the closest community is the answer to the success of this development. Creating the potential fishing zone (PFZ) from Aqua MODIS image data and SWOT Analysis to formulate sustainable recommendations can help the community and stakeholders. Some of the outcomes of our recommendations are 1) Empower and implement an adaptive management approach that considers the needs and situations of each member of society, community, and region; 2) Increase the resilience of fisheries and aquaculture systems through implementing sustainable practices, diversifying fisheries commodities, and increasing access to markets. 3) Increase the ability of fisheries and aquaculture stakeholders to adapt to the impacts of climate change through training, education and awareness-raising activities; 4) Integrate the fisheries and aquaculture sectors into national policies and strategies for climate change; and 5) Management of intentional fishing and dumping.

Implementasi Kincir Aerator Berbasis Tenaga Surya pada Tambak Udang di Kabupaten Pangkep

Pangkajene Islands Regency is one of the centers producing fishery products such as shrimp and milkfish. Shrimp is one of Indonesia's main export commodities in the fisheries sector. However, the productivity of ponds in Pangkep Regency is still relatively low because they are still managed traditionally without aerators. The use of an aerator will increase the oxygen content in the pond so that productivity can be increased. Limited access to electricity for farmers who are far from settlements is one of the problems with the use of aerators which are still not widely used. Therefore, with the help of solar panels to supply electricity to the aerator wheels, farming can run more economically, efficiently and can increase productivity. The solar aerator system is assembled and tested for performance both in the laboratory and during implementation. Then socialization and demonstrations on the use of solar-based aerators were carried out.

Developing management plans for sprat (Sprattus sprattus) in the Celtic Sea to advance the ecosystem approach to fisheries

Sprat are commercially valuable and are an important component of the North-East Atlantic ecosystem as major predators of zooplankton, competitors with herring, and prey for piscivorous fish, marine mammals, and seabirds. Despite this, insufficient information exists for Celtic Seas sprat, one of five North-East Atlantic stocks, to estimate stock status. To ensure the sustainable exploitation of sprat, the health of the Celtic Seas ecosystem, and the wider fisheries sector, we conduct a management strategy evaluation to stress test the current single-species advice framework. The aim is to evaluate whether ecosystem objectives can be achieved under single-species maximum sustainable yield and precautionary advice frameworks. An operating model was conditioned on life history theory and strategic information from ecosystem models. We showed that in-year advice using an empirical rule could achieve management objectives and help balance the trade-offs between fishing activities and ecosystem health. The approach allows ecosystem understanding to be incorporated within existing precautionary and maximum sustainable yield frameworks to provide a robust management framework that can meet multiple objectives despite uncertainty.

M-fisheries prototype: Innovating towards evidence-based planning and decision-making in marine fisheries management

Kenya’s marine fisheries sector has the potential for increased growth. However, fisheries managers in Kenya currently face the challenge of poor, missing or aggregated catch data. This paper explores Information and Communication Technology (ICT)-based solutions in the fisheries sector. The study adopts exploratory research design. It reports a review and analysis of two ICT-based solutions in the fisheries sector, conducted in the year 2020. From the analysis, the study proposes the development of M-Fisheries Prototype, as an answer to the challenges of the two reviewed solutions. The prototype introduces an SMS/USSD app for data collection. The SMS/USSD app aligns to the mobile-rich but internet-poor context of the fish landing sites, as it addresses the challenges of the other mobile-based systems that only require the use of smartphones. These challenges include infrastructural accessibility, technical usability and internet data costs.

A Study on the Factors Associated with Fish Production in Lake Tana, Ethiopia

The research was conducted cross-sectionally in North-Western part of Lake Tana, from October 2019-May 2020 where three commercially fish species are found with the objective of identifying the determinants of fish production in Lake Tana. The study used random sampling technique in three fishery groups and a questionnaire employed to collect the required information. A total of 95 fishers were interviewed, of which 80% of them were males and aged between 18-25 years. Most fisher individuals were elementary school. High environmental temperature, market problem, illegal fishing, and transportation problem were the most determinant factors, and pollution, seasonal variation, illegal fishing, and access to markets were the challenges for fish catches in the Lake. The government and the community worked together to control the water hyacinth. This study noticed the existing problems and challenges in the fishery sector in Lake Tana. The government and private workers should give emphasis to the sector in order to benefit from it by solving the problems as well as the challenges.

An empirical examination of financial performance and distress profiles during COVID-19: the case of fishery and food production firms in Vietnam

Purpose Financial ratios are often used to classify firms into different clusters of financial performance. This study aims to classify firms using financial ratios with advanced techniques and identify the transition matrix of firms moving clusters during the COVID-19 period. Design/methodology/approach This study uses compositional data (CoDa) analysis based on existing clustering methods with transformed data by weighted logarithms of financial ratios. The data include 66 listed firms in Vietnam’s food and beverage and fishery sectors over a three-year period from 2019 to 2021, including the COVID-19 period. Findings These firms can be classified into three clusters of distinctive characteristics, which can serve as benchmarks for solvency and profitability. The results also show the migration from one cluster to another during the COVID-19 pandemic, allowing for the calculation of the transition probability or the transition matrix. Practical implications The findings indicate three distinct clusters (good, average and below-average firm performance) that can help financial analysts, accountants, investors and other strategic decision-makers in making informed choices. Originality/value Clustering firms with their financial ratios often suffer from various limitations, such as ratio choices, skewed distributions, outliers and redundancy. This study is motivated by a weighted CoDa approach that addresses these issues. This method can be extended to classify firms in multiple sectors or other emerging markets.

Implementation and Elimination of Actions Criminal Illegal Fishing Towards the Development of Sustainable Fisheries

Objective. To analyze legal political reforms in the Fisheries Law to enforce the law and eradicate the criminal act of IUU Fishing in the development of sustainable fisheries in Indonesia. Design/Methodology/Approach. Using empirical (non-doctrinal) research methods with statutory, conceptual, and comparative approaches. Results/Discussion. Factors that cause ineffective law enforcement against illegal fishing include weaknesses in legal substance, institutional structure, and legal culture, especially related to the formulation of criminal sanctions. The concept of political reform of fisheries law must include revision of laws, adoption of international law, as well as changes in the law enforcement model through an integrated criminal justice system approach, with the top coordinator of the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries. Conclusions. Legislative reform, adoption of a multi-legal regime approach, extraterritorial jurisdictional authority, and active community participation are needed to increase the effectiveness of law enforcement and support sustainable development in the fisheries sector. Originality/Value. Highlights aspects of implementing and eradicating illegal fishing, with an emphasis on increasing law enforcement for sustainable fisheries development.