Data of the species scientific name is required to study biodiversity and conservation of local fish species. Nike and hundala are the local names for fish found in Gorontalo whose scientific names are unknown and recognized by local people as two different species of fish. This study aims to identify the genetic and species of nike and hundala fish. Nike and hundala specimens were collected using a fish net from the estuary of Gorontalo Bay and Bone River, Gorontalo, Indonesia in April 2018. Molecular analysis of fish over sequencing methods shows that nike and hundala at Gorontalo waters are alleged as Sicyopterus longifilis.

ABSTRAKIndonesia sebagai negara kepulauan dengan garis pantai terpanjang kedua di dunia, memiliki potensi yang cukup besar untuk pengembangan industri pariwisata khususnya wisata pantai. Wisata pantai merupakan salah satu solusi alternatif yang dapat ditawarkan pada masyarakat yang tinggal di kawasan pesisir dalam rangka meminimalisir kegiatan penangkapan yang merusak lingkungan sekaligus membuka lapangan kerja baru. Sebagai komponen utama dalam pembangunan pariwisata, masyarakat berperan penting dalam menunjang pembangunan pariwisata daerah, khususnya dalam mengembangkan potensi lokal berbasis sumber daya alam. Pantai Minanga merupakan salah satu destinasi wisata pantai yang baru dibuka di Kabupaten Gorontalo Utara, dimana keterlibatan aktif masyarakat sangat menentukan keberlanjutan wisata Pantai Minanga. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui tingkat partisipasi masyarakat dalam pengelolaan wisata Pantai Minanga. Metode pengumpulan data menggunakan observasi dan wawancara. Penentuan responden menggunakan formula Slovin. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa tingkat partisipasi masyarakat dalam pengelolaan wisata Pantai Minanga sebesar 65% dan berada pada kategori baik. Masih adanya masyarakat yang belum ikut berpartisipasi dalam pengelolaan wisata Pantai Minanga perlu menjadi perhatian pemerintah desa dan pemerintah daerah, sebagai upaya meminimalisir konflik kepentingan dan kesenjangan ekonomi di masa yang akan datang.  Tittle: Level of Community Participation in the Management of    Minanga Beach Tourism Gorontalo Utara RegencyABSTRACTAs an archipelagic country with the second-longest coastline globally, Indonesia has considerable potential for tourism development, especially coastal tourism. Coastal tourism is an alternative solution offered to coastal communities to minimize destructive fishing and create new jobs. As the main component in tourism, the community plays an important role in supporting regional tourism development, especially in developing local potential based on natural resources. Minanga beach is one of the newest beach tourism destinations in the Gorontalo Utara Regency, where the active involvement of the community will determine the sustainability of tourism. This study aims to determine the level of community participation in the management of Minanga beach tourism. The data collection using observation and interview methods. Determination of respondents using the Slovin formula and obtained as many as 100 respondents. The level of community participation was assess using a Likert scale, and the interpretation results were group into five classes. The results showed that the level of community participation in the management of Minanga beach tourism was 65% and was in a good category. The level of community participation is influenced by the economic impact of tourism activities and the communication pattern and openness of the Village Government in tourism management. The attention of the Village Government and Local Government is needed to intensify participation, as an effort to minimize conflicts of interest and economic disparities in the future to realize sustainable Minanga beach tourism.

The study aims to determine the suitability and carrying capacity of mangrove ecotourism in the

Olimoo’o village as a coastal village has abundant squid potential, so the group of women conducted the processing of dried squid products which are named "Cumkring O500". The problem that arises over time is that the business does not work as expected. The Community Empowerment Learning (KKN PPM) Real Work Lecture Program directs students to apply their knowledge to maximise community empowerment to develop the cumkring potential to become a superior product of the village which leads to an increase in the community's economy. Through this program the transfer of dried squid processing technology is carried out which aims to improve group skills in processing to product marketing, creating diversification of processed dried squid ready and improving the economy of the community. The method used is the active involvement of all group members through group learning techniques accompanied by mentoring and direct practice at all stages of the process. The output of this activity is an increase in group knowledge about the processing of dried squid, the creation of processed squid products with three levels of flavour, namely original, selow and hot issue and product socialisation. The long-term target of this activity is the Cumkring O500 product to become an icon of Olimoo’o Village, as expected by the government and society. Therefore, there needs to be a commitment from the group in cumkring processed innovation and group strengthening to create a sustainable production house, and develop it into Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) as a form of independence, equitable economic growth, and increasing community income.

This study aims to determine the abundance and distribution patterns of sea urchins in Botubarani Waters, Kabila Bone District, Bone Bolango Regency. This research was conducted from July to August 2020. A total of three research stations were established, namely West Tamboa, Central Tamboa and East Tamboa. The abundance of sea urchins was calculated using a quadrant transect measuring 1 × 1 m, which was laid 25 m perpendicular to the coastline using a line transect. Sea urchin species found were identified in situ and the distribution pattern of sea urchins was calculated using the morista dispersion index. The results showed that there were 5 types of sea urchins in Botubarani Beach, namely Echinometra mathaei, Diadema setosum, Echinotrix calamaris, Echinotrix diadema and Tripneustes gratilla. The sea urchin type Echinometra mathaei is the species with the highest abundance in all research stations, namely 25 ind./m2 at Tamboa Barat station, 9 ind./m2 at Tamboa Tengah station and 7 ind./m2 at Tamboa Timur station. The distribution patterns of sea urchins found in Botubarani waters include clusters for Echinometra mathaei and uniform patterns for sea urchins Diadema setosum, Echinotrix calamaris, Echinotrix diadema and Tripneustes gratilla. ANOVA analysis results show that there is no significant difference between sea urchin abundance and water quality parameters in all research stations. This indicates that there is no difference in environmental conditions at the three sampling locations.

Kawasan Pantai Minanga merupakan destinasi wisata baru, yang saat ini banyak dikunjungi wisatawan. Sebagai Langkah awal pengembangan obyek wisata pantai, tentu saja perlu diketahui persepsi masyarakat terhadap keberadaan obyek wisata ini, untuk pariwisata berkelanjutan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bentuk pengelolaan wisata Pantai Minanga dan persepsi masyarakat terhadap pengelolaan wisata Pantai Minanga Desa Kotajin Utara Kecamatan Atinggola Kabupaten Gorontalo Utara. Metode penetuan responden yang digunakan yaitu metode purposive sampling. Jumlah responden yang ditentukan sebanyak 100 responden yang tersebar di empat dusun yang ada di Desa Kotajin Utara. Banyaknya responden dalam penelitian ini ditentukan dengan menggunakan Formula Slovin. Data dianalisis menggunakan analisis kuantitatif yang didukung dengan analisis kualitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa pengelolaan wisata Pantai Minanga merupakan pengelolaan Co-managemen yang merupakan pengelolaan kolaboratif antara pihak pemerintah dan masyarakat. Persepsi masyarakat terhadap pengelolaan wisata Pantai Minanga berada pada kriteria baik dengan jumlah rata-rata yang diperoleh sebesar 365 atau sekitar 73%.

Implementasi program pemberdayaan masyarakat melalui pengolahan Ikan Nila melalui kegiatan KKN PPM tahun 2020 dilaksanakan di desa Iluta. Tujuan dari program ini adalah meningkatkan nilai ekonomi komoditas ikan nila di Desa Iluta, Kecamatan Batudaa, Kabupaten Gorontalo, yang di nilai masih terkendala dalam proses distribusi/penjualan. Upaya yang di lakukan adalah melalui pengolahan bahan baku ikan nila menjadi produk olahan yang enak dan bergizi, serta memiliki nilai jual yang berkompoten di seluruh kalangan masyarakat. Adapun metode yang di gunakan dalam program ini adalah penyuluhan dan pelatihan. Program ini di dukung langsung oleh aparatur pemerintah Desa Iluta, yang di pimpin langsung oleh Kepala Desa Iluta selaku mitra dalam program ini. Alur kegiatan meliputi tahap persiapan berupa observasi ke dinas / instansi terkait dan pembekalan Mahasiswa KKN-PPM. Kemudian tahap pelaksanaan, yaitu penyuluhan dan pelatihan pada masyarakat di dusun yakni Dusun I Parungi, Dusun II Bulalo, Dusun III Olibuw, yang berpusat di Kelompok Usaha Bersama (KUBE) FAKIR MISKIN Desa Iluta. Dengan adanya partisipasi langsung oleh masyarakat, diharapkan muncul ide-ide baru dan kreatif oleh masyarakat dalam mengolah ikan nila. Sehingga program ini dapat berkelanjutan.Kata Kunci : Pemberdayaan, pengolahan, ikan nila

Coastal tourism is progressing rapidly along with the development of digital technology, especially the development of social media. Various information on newly opened beach tourism locations was introduced on social media, thereby attracting tourists to visit and ultimately opening up business opportunities for local communities in tourist areas. This study aims to determine the impact of Minanga Beach tourism on the people's economy of Kotajin Utara Village. A total of 99 tourist respondents, 32 business unit owners, and 24 workers were interviewed to see the impact of tourism on the community's local economy. Keynesian Income Multiplier and Multiplier analyses were used to determine the direct, indirect, and continued impact of Minanga beach tourism. The results showed that Minanga Beach tourism had an impact on the local economy of the people of Kotajin Utara Village, Atinggola District, Gorontalo Utara Regency, with the Keynesian Income Multiplier value of 1.77, Ratio of Income Multiplier Type I of 1.13, and Ratio of Income Multiplier Type II of 1.70.