Management Strategy for Anchovies (Stelephorus Sp) at Batu Belubang Fishing Port, Central Bangka Regency

Abstract

The Maritime Affairs and Fisheries sector plays a very important role in supporting national development as an absorber of labor ranging from fishing activities, cultivation, processing and distribution businesses to marketing fishery products.  Therefore, the development of the fisheries sector requires special government attention on various aspects from upstream to downstream. The abundance of catches landed by Batu Be Lubang Village fishermen is dominated by anchovies. Information from https://babeltoday.com/ dated 28 September 2024 makes it a blessing or a burden for fishermen? To support the process of accelerating fisheries development from upstream to downstream by utilizing the potential and availability of raw materials caught by Batu Be Lubang fishermen in accordance with consumer demand, scientific studies or writings are needed to find management strategies for anchovies (Stelephorus Sp) at the Batu Be Lubang Fishing Port.  Research Method: The data collected in this research comes from primary data, namely by using the interview method with ship owners, fish processing businesses in Batu Be Lubang and the Head of the Batu Be Lubang Fishing Port. Secondary data was obtained from a literature review looking for information from various sources such as: journals, books, the internet and mass media. Analysis of Potential Resources and Constraints Using SWOT. The conclusions of this study are the development of fishery products made from anchovies, the need to campaign for the Movement to Popularize Eating Fish (GEMARIKAN) Anchovies, training and guidance on processing anchovies with a touch of technology, increasing the length of the Batu Belubang Fishing Harbor Pier and fishing on a quota basis.