Optimizing the Potential of Seaweed as Economic Strengthening for Coastal Communities in Majene Regency
N I S Arbit(1*), F Syamsudin(2), M Thabrani(3), S R Carong(1), Erwin(1), D Lestari(1), D C Pratama(4)

1)Sulawesi Barat University, Majene, Indonesian
*indaharbit[at]unsulbar.ac.id
2)National Research and Innovation Agency, Jakarta, Indonesian
3)Marine and Fisheries Office Majene Regency, Majene, Indonesian
4)Conservation Strategy Fund (CSF), Jakarta, Indonesian

Abstract

Seaweed is one of the leading fishery products with economic value and very promising business opportunities that can improve the welfare of coastal communities. The title of this research is Optimizing the Potential of Seaweed as Economic Strengthening for Coastal Communities in Majene Regency. The purpose of this study is to examine the potential of seaweed in Majene Regency, to analyze the suitability of cultivation land in Majene Regency, to analyze the success factors for seaweed cultivators around Majene Regency. Methods of data collection with geospatial data and information, mapping of seaweed cultivation, direct surveys and interviews. Data analysis used water quality analysis, land suitability analysis and AHP analysis. The results of measuring water quality parameters obtained were an average temperature of 30.25 0C, salinity 31.57 ppt, pH 5.81, dissolved oxygen 5.05 ppm, current speed 0.06 m/s, wave height 49.96 cm, ammonia 0.0011 ppm, nitrate 0.0236 ppm, nitrite 0.0278 ppm , and fofat 0.0252 ppm., Natural seaweed that grows in these waters. The quality of the water obtained supports the viability of seaweed. Results AHP farmers choose technology, AHP Government chooses human resources.

Keywords: Economy, Majene, Seaweed, Water Quality

Topic: Sustainable Aquaculture and Fisheries