IDENTIFICATION OF FISHING POTENTIAL FOR LOBSTER IN ACEH JAYA SEA WATERS

Abstract

The waters of Aceh Jaya Regency are included in the 572 fisheries management area (WPP) which is located on the west coast of Sumatra which has the potential for lobster fisheries. However, there is limited information about the biological condition of the lobsters caught, the composition of their length and weight, and even limited data and information about potential fishing areas for lobster fishing in Aceh Jaya Regency, so this study aims to identify fishing areas where lobsters are often caught and identify the types of lobsters caught. caught lobsters. The research was carried out at PPI Rigaih in the East Season from April to May 2022. The research method was carried out by experimental fishing with data collection techniques consisting of interviews and observation. The results showed that the lobster catches obtained during the research were sand lobsters (panulirus homarus) by 50%, bamboo lobsters (panulirus longipes) by 45% and batik lobsters (panulirus longipes) by 5%. The fishing area has been identified at 04°37'45.99"- 04°39'03.53" north latitude and 095°31'27.37" - 095°32'37.70" east longitude, with the condition of the seabed substrate being sand and coral with a depth of 5-10 meters of water. The results of this study are very important in the development of lobster fisheries in Aceh Jaya in particular and Indonesia in general.