Supperior Fishing Gear for Coral Reef Fishes in Western Seram Regency

Abstract

Various fishing gears that are operated in the coral reef waters of Western Seram Regency have their own selectivity, capture various species of fish, and have an impact on the damage to coral reef ecosystems. This study aims to determine the leading reef fishing gears in Western Seram District. The survey method is through observations and interviews with fishermen who conduct fishing activities of coral species. Respondents are determined by propulsive sampling, the selection of superior fishing gear is done by the scoring method. The results showed that the fishing gear classified into the line fishing gear was superior to other fishing gear, where the bottom trolling were superior. The less favored coral fishing equipment especially from the biological aspect needs attention to improve the method and design of the fishing gear.

Characteristics of coral reef fisheries in the Wakatobi islands

“…The Handline uses the smallest hook number 7. In addition, handline and speargun fishing gear apply the concept of a code of conduct for responsible fisheries (CCRF) so that fishing technology can be responsible, low by-catch, and environmentally friendly [25,31,8]. Fishing activities impact on diversity, target fish, by-products, and habitat damage, so it is necessary to promote more environmentally friendly fishing methods and use more selective nets [32].…”

“…Their movement is not too far, activity is low, and schools are not too large, resulting in a relatively even distribution compared to pelagic fish [5,6,7]. The use of various fishing gear to catch reef fish must be done under environmentally friendly fishing principles [8]. FishiSmall-scale IOP Publishing doi:10.1088/1755-1315/1137/1/012020 2 and traditional fisheries dominate fishing activities in WNP fishing gear used includes gill nets, traps, muroami, handlines, snares, and spearguns, but the most effective and widely used are the muroami nets, handlines and spearguns [9].…”