MANGROVE OF BERAU: ECOLOGICAL CONDITION, FISHERIES, AND MANAGEMENT OPTIONS
Abstract: Mangrove area of Berau
District, East Kalimantan Province is an important buffering zone for Derawan
Islands. It also becomes a distinctive habitat for commercial fisheries
commodity. Land conversion into shrimp ponds has threatened its sustainability.
This paper summarizing its ecological condition, fisheries, and management
options presents a guideline for the decision makers about what strategies can
be applied in conserving the mangrove sustainability. Overall, the ecological
condition is proven to support sustainable fisheries practice; such as shrimp
and crab silvofisheries. Moreover, the calculation of firewood economic value
shows that a sustainable commercial firewood production is another option that
can be established to support local economic activities. In addition, a well
managing ecotourism may be considered by local government considering its
potential for local economic growth.
Keywords: Mangrove; fisheries;
ecotourism; management; Berau
Author: Ivana Yuniarti,
Triyanto Triyanto, Nirmalasari Idha Wijaya, Fajar Sumi Lestari, Fajar Setiawan,
Sutrisno
Journal Code: jpperikanangg160055
