Status of Small Pelagic Fish Resource Utilization in Buru District Waters, Maluku Province

Document Type : Original Article

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1 Jl. Urip Sumoharjo, KM. 5. Makassar, Sulawesi Selatan

2 Department of Fisheries Science, University of Muslim Indonesia

10.21608/ejabf.2025.436900.6891

Abstract

This study provides an integrated bioeconomic assessment of small pelagic fishery utilization in Buru District, Maluku Province, Eastern Indonesia. The analysis aims to evaluate the exploitation status and economic feasibility of fishing activities using mini purse seine gear. The Schaefer surplus production model was applied to estimate the catch per unit effort (CPUE) and maximum sustainable yield (MSY), while the financial evaluation included income, total costs, and the revenue-cost (R/C) ratio. Results showed that CPUE increased from 1.0996 ton/GT-day in 2019 to 1.4749 ton/GT-day in 2024, indicating improved gear efficiency. The estimated MSY and optimal effort (EMSY) were 7,116.34 ton/year and 109.96 trip/year, respectively, suggesting that current fishing efforts (1,440–2,304 trip/year) have exceeded sustainable levels. The business feasibility analysis yielded a net income of IDR 24.55 billion and an R/C ratio of 1.93, confirming economic viability but revealing ecological pressure due to overfishing. This research offers the first quantitative integration of MSY and economic feasibility indicators for small pelagic fisheries in Buru District, providing essential insights for adaptive and sustainable fisheries management aligned with SDG 14 (Life Below Water).

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Egyptian Journal of Aquatic Biology and Fisheries
Volume 29, Issue 6
November and December 2025
Pages 1117-1128

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