Formulation of Grouper Fish Resource Management Using Ecosystem Approach in Spermonde Archipelagic Waters of Makassar

Abstract

Development of Makassar are more expansive toward the sea coupled with the practice of fishing gears which are not environmentally friendly, the condition of the coastal and marine environment. Grouper fish resources become under pressure and increasingly difficult to be caught by fishermen. This condition is one of the background formulate alternative management as an effort towards sustainable management. Management of fish resources can not be separated from the ecosystem as a habitat resource management [1, 2]. Management of the resource that is not only fisheries and coral reef resources, but overall are included in the existing ecosystem (biotic and abiotic interactions in ecosystem) and balance the utilization of economically valuable resources.

Ecosystem Approach for Fisheries Management (EAFM) later became the basis of formulation options as expected. By using indicators in EAFM as measured by techniques Multi Attribute Decision Making (MADM) -Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS), resulting formulation strategic move that is expected to management in accordance with the conditions of existence resources, the expectations of stakeholders, and as well in line with the national development of marine and fisheries. This research resulted in the formulation of management measures, as follows: On the indicators of habitat, management measures can be prioritized perform a search option providing alternative and coral transplantation. In indicator of fish resources and the provision of alternative livelihoods can be used as a step restocking strategic management. Technical of fishing indicators more focus on measures to increase supervision and law enforcement of fishing gear that is not environmentally friendly. Social indicators oriented mentoring and counseling and community capacity building in- management of fish resources. economic indicators can prioritize diversification of fishermen society. As for the institutional indicators can put Assistance and Law enforcement, as well as law enforcement strong and consistent.