Document Type : Original Article
Authors
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Polytechnic of Marine and Fisheries Bone, South Sulawesi, 92718, Indonesia.
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Polytechnic of Marine and Fisheries Bone, Jl. Sungai Musi KM 9 Pallete, Bone Regency, South Sulawesi, 92719 Indonesia.
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Fisheries Business Expert Polytechnic (AUP), Jl. AUP No. 1, Pasar Minggu, South Jakarta 12520, Indonesia.
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Fishing Technology, Jakarta Technical University of Fisheries, Jakarta, Indonesia.
10.21608/ejabf.2025.411812.6365
Abstract
Indonesia’s expansive maritime territory and biodiversity place it at the forefront of the global seafood trade, particularly in the octopus export market. This study examines the export feasibility of octopuses through a case study of CV Lintas Samudra Mandiri (LSM) in Bone Regency, South Sulawesi. Utilizing a mixed-method approach, including a literature review, field surveys, stakeholder interviews, and case analysis conducted throughout 2025, the study evaluates ecological conditions, species composition, harvesting practices, seasonal trends, and cold chain logistics. Drawing on mixed-method research, including fisheries production data, field surveys, and infrastructure analysis, the study finds that Fisheries Management Area (WPP-RI) 713, where Bone is located, contributed 12.9% of Indonesia's total octopus production between 2021 and 2023, with a growth of over 200%. Octopus cyanea is the dominant species, caught using traditional hook-and-line methods, while O. vulgaris appears sporadically. LSM operates with a daily processing capacity of 8 tonnes and a cold storage capacity of 50 tonnes, supported by a network of 13 ports and compliance with HACCP and SKP certifications. The company exports primarily to Japan, leveraging a reliable cold chain system and independent export licensing. Seasonal fluctuations in catch volumes, affected by oceanographic dynamics, underscore the need for adaptive fisheries management. The findings highlight Bone's strategic position in Indonesia's cephalopod sector and the scalability of LSM's integrated export model for other coastal regions.
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