CURRENT STATUS OF THE POLE-AND-LINE FISHERY IN EASTERN PART OF INDONESIA
Abstract: The promotion of
pole-and-line fishery for a selective gear operating in the Indonesian tuna
management area is considered as the proper policy in response to the
increasing market demand with tuna eco-labeled. Appropriate information in
addressing the current status of the pole-and-line fishery in Indonesia is an
important step in order to support the promotion. Data used to describe the
fishery were obtained through scientific port sampling program in collaboration
between RCFMC and WCPFC in 2010 to 2014 and also scientific observer onboard
program collaboration RCFMC and CRAC Co. Ltd. in 2013. The results show that
presently the number of pole and line fleets was decreased significantly and
remain about 232 fleetsin Sorong, Bitung and Kendari and Larantuka. The
national annual total catch of pole-and line during 1980 – 2013 was recorded
between 24,000 and 160,000 tons per year (average 98,117 tons per year). This
value is estimated to contribute about 20% of Indonesia annual total catch of
tuna in FMAs713-717. The pole-andline catch rates based at Bitung, Kendari and
Sorong were fluctuated in each year with the range respective between 8.79 and
17.93 tons/trip/vessel, 4.78 and 5.36 ton/trip/vessel and about 7,99 ton
ton/trip/vessel. Pole-and-line fishery operated in Indonesian FMAs 713-717 is
considered as selective fishery, with > 80 % catches of skipjack in matured
stage. The tuna-live bait fish ratio in Indonesian pole-and-line was 4.41 :1,
then an improvement of live bait ratio as well as its management is required.
Keywords: Current status; pole
and line; Indonesia
Author: Agustinus Anung
Widodo, Wudianto, Fayakun Satria
Journal Code: jpperikanangg160054
