Food availability is the first step to ensure the food access and the food utilization, to realize the food security in Banten Province. One sector that can play a role in supplying animal food is the capture fisheries sector. The capture fisheries sector contributes around 50% of the fish production in Banten Province. However, the level of fish consumption of Banten societies is relatively lower compared to eastern Indonesia region. This paper outlines a comparative descriptive analysis of the opportunities and roles of the capture fisheries sector in supporting the realization of food security in Banten Province.
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