WAKTU PENANGKAPAN KEPITING BAKAU (Scylla serrata) DI PERAIRAN LONTAR KABUPATEN SERANG BANTEN
ABSTRACT: Lontar is one area
of the mud crab fishing in Serang Regency. The collapsible traps are commonly
used by Lontar’s fisherman to catch mud crab. This study aimed to describe the
collapsible trap fishing unit, operation method and analyze the effect of different
catching time in Lontar. The experimental fishing was conducted for 30 days. The
result showed that the collapsible traps have size LxWxH= 42x29x17 cm with a frame
diameter of 0,35 cm, using polyethylene multifilament with a mesh opening of 1
cmas a covered and operated by one fisherman. The main parts of the collapsible
trap are body, funnel, frame, bait place and buoys. Operation methods divided
into setting, soaking and hauling. The main catches consist of mud crab (Scylla
serrata). By catch on the collapsible trap including swimming crab (Portunus
pelagicus) and spiral babylonia (Babylonia spirata). Result of t-test showed
that fishing time has significant influenced to total weight and total number
of catch. It means total weight and number of catch at the night higher than
the day.
Penulis: Ririn Irnawati, Adi
Susanto, Siti Lulu Ayu Maesaroh
Kode Jurnal: jpperikanandd140205
