<![CDATA[Indonesia is an archipelagic country with abundant fisheries resources that play an important role in supporting the livelihoods and economy of coastal communities. Kupang City, East Nusa Tenggara Province, is one of the areas that relies on capture fisheries as a source of livelihood for local communities. One of the fishing gears widely used by fishermen is the bottom longline, which is known for its high selectivity and relatively low environmental impact. This study aims to analyze the environmental friendliness of bottom longline fishing gear in the coastal waters of Kupang City, East Nusa Tenggara. The environmental friendliness of the fishing gear was assessed based on nine criteria of the Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries (CCRF) recommended by the FAO and analyzed using a scoring system. The results showed that the bottom longline fishing gear obtained a total score of 34, placing it in the very environmentally friendly category. The bottom longline demonstrated good selectivity, with the main catches consisting of red snapper, anggoli, grouper, and several other demersal fish species. In addition to producing economically valuable catches, this fishing gear does not damage the benthic habitat of the waters, and no protected species were caught during the study. Based on these findings, it can be concluded that bottom longline fishing gear supports the responsible and sustainable utilization of fishery resources in the coastal waters of Kupang City.]]>
