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Empowerment of Women Fishermen Through Seaweed Agroindustry Business in South Batu Nampar Village, East Lombok Regency Syarif Husni; Karnan; Didik Santoso; I Gusti Ngurah Aryawan Asasandi
Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Tropis Indonesia Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026): April
Publisher : Yayasan Siti Widhatul Faeha

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.65622/jpmti.v2i1.232

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The low added value of seaweed remains a major challenge in improving the economic welfare of coastal communities. This community service program aims to strengthen women fisherfolk groups as sustainable business units while enhancing their knowledge and skills in processing seaweed into value-added products. The program was implemented using a participatory empowerment approach that positioned women fisherfolk as the main actors in the activities, including training, group formation, and practical processing sessions. The results show that five women fisherfolk groups were successfully established, each consisting of 10–11 members, indicating the effectiveness of a community-based institutional approach in strengthening local participation. In addition, participants demonstrated increased knowledge and practical skills in processing seaweed into potential economic products. Overall, the seaweed processing training program represents an important initial step in building the foundation of a women-based village agro-industry. These findings suggest that the sustainability of the program depends on continuous mentoring, consistent production, strengthened business management, and the development of sustainable market access to ensure long-term economic benefits for coastal communities.
Total Economic Valuation of Coral Reef Ecosystems and Ecotourism Carrying Capacity for Sustainable Management of the Gita Nada Marine Protected Area, West Lombok Syarif Husni; Sitti Hilyana; L. Sukardi; Muhammad Junaidi
Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan IPA Vol 12 No 5 (2026): In Progress
Publisher : Postgraduate, University of Mataram

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29303/jppipa.v12i5.14629

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Economic valuation alone is insufficient if it is not complemented by an analysis of environmental carrying capacity, particularly in areas designated for ecotourism development. This study aims to estimate the total economic value (TEV) of coral reef ecosystems and to assess the ecotourism carrying capacity within the Gita Nada Marine Protected Area (MPA) in West Lombok Regency. A descriptive research approach was employed using survey techniques involving three respondent groups: ecosystem service users (fishermen, n = 24), tourists (n = 40), and stakeholders (n = 11), totaling 75 respondents. Direct and indirect use values were estimated using market price, surrogate market, and replacement cost methods, while non-use values were derived through willingness-to-pay (WTP) surveys and benefit transfer. The findings indicate that the total economic value of coral reefs in the Gita Nada MPA reaches IDR 74,961,205,060.00 per year, with the largest component being existence value (IDR 28,782,000,000.00 per year). The ecotourism carrying capacity based on Government Regulation No. 18 of 1994 (10% of utilization zone) is estimated at 275 visitors per day for diving and 137 visitors per day for snorkeling, and 137 visitors per day for beach-based recreation. These values underscore the importance of sustainable conservation management to preserve the long-term ecological and economic benefits of the Gita Nada MPA.