Review of Capture Fisheries Potential in West Java, Indonesia

Fisheries

West Java Province have high potential because they are part of two Fisheries Management Areas (FMA) there are FMA 573 (Indian Ocean) and FMA 712 (Java Sea). Statistical data for capture fisheries shows that for FMA 573 and FMA 712 which are part of the waters of West Java, the number of catches is quite significant when compared to other FMA in Indonesia. The diversity of fish resources such as large pelagic, small pelagic, demersal, shrimp and other types of fish illustrates that if management is carried out optimally, this can become capital in fisheries management. The purpose of this study was to review the potential of capture fisheries resources in West Java Province. This research was conducted in June 2021. The method used in this study was a quantitative descriptive method. The data collected include fishery production, the value of fishery production, number of fishermen, number of fishing vessels and fishing areas. Indramayu Regency is the district with the largest contribution in contributing to capture fisheries production in West Java. Total capture fisheries production of 274.465,47 tons per year. Fishing activities in West Java Province are spread across the northern (FMA 712) and southern regions (FMA 573). The main commodities are Thunnus tonggol, Scomberomorus commerson, Rastrelliger sp, and Plicofollis crossocheilos.

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