Analysis of Ornamental Fish Marketing before and during the covid-19 pandemic in Balang Baru Village, Makassar City

Abstract

Ornamental fish is one of the largest foreign exchange earners that have a strategic role in the Indonesian economy. During the COVID-19 pandemic, almost all economic sectors experienced a decline, including the marine and fisheries sectors. This study aims to examine how the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the marketing of ornamental fish in Balang Baru Village. The results showed that sales of ornamental fish before the pandemic were sold on a large scale with relatively uniform sizes and prices, while during the pandemic, sales were mostly done on a small scale or per head with prices that varied depending on size and color

Ornamental fish farmers empowerment through feed making technology: A study in Yogyakarta city, Indonesia

“…Ornamental fish is one of the leading commodities in Indonesia. According to data from the Directorate General of Aquaculture, Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, Indonesia's ornamental fish production graph has continuously increased since the early 2000s [1]. Ornamental fish have a strategic role in the Indonesian economy since it contributes to a high number of foreign exchange income.…”

“…During the COVID-19 pandemic, almost all economic sectors experienced a decline, including the marine and fisheries sectors. However, several business sectors have increased in sales, including the ornamental fish business [1], [4], [5]. In several parts of the Special Region of Yogyakarta Province (DIY), such as Kulon Progo and Sleman, ornamental fish sales are stable and even tend to increase [6], [7].…”