Abstract:
This study aims to determine the socio-economic and cultural characteristics
of the system of reef fisheries resource utilized by communities in the South Misool
Marine Protected Area (KKPD) in Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. Research was
conducted from January to March 2019 using descriptive methods. Data were collected
through observation, structured interviews, and document review. Respondents (fish
collectors) were interviewed at three village observation points: Wayaban (5
respondents), Namlol (15 respondents) and Yellu (6 respondents). Data were analyzed
quantitatively to interpret and describe information collected in the field. The results
showed that on average, the number of family members per household in all three
observation points were 4-5 people (63.38%), reef fishermen in South Misool have an
average age range of 36-45 years (48%) and most have elementary school education level
(50%). All fishermen in Wayaban village are from Kayoa village in Ternate (North
Maluku) (100%), half of fishermen (50%) in Yellu village are from Yellu and the
majority fishermen (33%) in Namlol shelter are from Raja Ampat (Yellu and Fafanlap
villages). The reef fish resources system in the area of the South Misool KKPD utilizes a
customary conservation-based management system where Sasi practices are still
implemented in conjunction with Western conservation approaches.
