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Stock conditions and status of blue swimming crab (Portunus pelagicus) in Demak water area, the northern coast of Central Java Nabila, Aisyah Nur; Taurusman, Am Azbas; Wiryawan, Budy; Riyanto, Mochammad
Depik Vol 11, No 3 (2022): DECEMBER 2022
Publisher : Faculty of Marine and Fisheries, Universitas Syiah Kuala

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.13170/depik.11.3.24226

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Blue swimming crab (Portunus pelagicus) is the dominant catch in Betahwalang, Demak, and the most important export fish commodity, particularly to USA. The high demand for this crab has been promoting an excessive fishing effort, causing a decrease in the crab's natural stock. This study aims to investigate the biological condition of P. pelagicus on the northern coast of Central Java and assess the crab stock exploitation status in this study area. Carapace width, body weight, Gonad Maturity Stages (GMS), and sex of crab samples were collected from the fishers and collectors landing sites or meeting points. This study employs a simple random sampling technique with no replacement. This study revealed that the maximum carapace width of female crabs was 56-164 mm, and the estimated carapace width at first maturity (Lm) was 98.2 mm. The relationships between carapace width and body weight between male and female crabs indicated positive and negative allometric growth patterns. During this assessment, the P. pelagicus stock indicated an 'over-exploited status, with an LB-SPR parameter of 19 percent and an exploitation rate (E) of 0.66. Management measures such as minimum legal size, reduced effort, and open-close areas and seasons should be implemented to achieve sustainable use of the crab fishery.Keywords:Blue swimming crabFishing gearDemak watersCarapace lengthSpawning potential ratio
An ecosystem approach to manage pelagic thresher shark (Alopias pelagicus) based in Kutaraja Ocean Fishing Port, Aceh Mardhatillah, Inda; Taurusman, Am Azbas; Sondita, Muhammad Fedi Alfiadi; Fajri, Ilham; Aris, Muhammad
Depik Vol 11, No 2 (2022): August 2022
Publisher : Faculty of Marine and Fisheries, Universitas Syiah Kuala

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.13170/depik.11.2.25479

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Sharks is the dominant bycatch of purse seine and bottom longline vessels that landed in Kutaraja ocean fishing port, particularly pelagic thresher shark species (Alopias pelagicus). The management of shark fisheries in Aceh water is not well implemented. According to the IUCN red list, the pelagic thresher shark has been classified as an endangered species. The capture and trade of pelagic thresher sharks are regulated by CITES (Appendix II). So that Indonesia has to comply with the procedures of CITES due to it has been adopted through the Decree of Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries of the Republic of Indonesia Number 61/PERMEN-KP/2018. However, the exploitation and trading of the A. pelagicus continues and is not properly managed. It will threaten the extinction of the pelagic thresher shark population and in terms of a negative image of fisheries management in Indonesia, in particular. Thus, integrated management such as the ecosystem approach to fisheries management (EAFM) is needed to solve this problem. This study aims to evaluate the fisheries management status of the pelagic thresher shark based on EAFM indicator of fish resources domain, focusing in the Kutaraja ocean fishing port. This research was conducted by field measurement and interviews with key stakeholders. Data were analyzed using a multi-criteria analysis (MCA) approach through development of a composite index. The results showed that the trend of CPUE tends to fluctuate in the last 5 years. The total length of the sharks was relatively constant. The proportion of juvenile pelagic thresher sharks was 16% male, and 28% (female), and the shark was bycatch (1%) of the purse seine fishery, the fishing ground was getting further away and seemed to go close to the shark habitat. Based on this assessment, one could conclude that shark's fishery resources were in 'good' category, however, some indicators need to improve through better fisheries management actions.Keywords: EAFM; Alopias pelagicus; pelagic thresher shark; Kutaraja ocean fishing port
Ontogenetic shifts in bait preference and foraging behavior of invasive Pterygoplichthys spp. Lendri Lendri; Zulkarnain Zulkarnain; Am Azbas Taurusman; Ronny Irawan Wahju; Mulyono S Baskoro
Arwana: Jurnal Ilmiah Program Studi Perairan Vol 7 No 1: May 2025
Publisher : Program Studi Akuakultur, Fakultas Pertanian, Universitas Almuslim

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51179/jipsbp.v7i1.3288

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The invasive suckermouth catfish (Pterygoplichthys spp.), native to South America, poses ecological threats in non-native freshwater systems. However, effective natural baits for its control remain understudied. This study evaluated the behavioral responses of three size classes (<10 cm, 25 cm, >35 cm) to two baits—Lumbricus rubellus (earthworm) and Loligo sp. (squid) and assessed bait durability via protein and fat leaching over 15 hours. Using 32 CCTV-monitored trials, significant ontogenetic differences were observed (p < 0.05): juveniles responded most actively (10 and 9 approaches), adults avoided earthworms but approached squid moderately (5 times), and larvae showed intermediate responses. Though earthworms induced a faster mean response time (20:19 min), it was not statistically different from squid (p = 0.79). Biochemical analysis revealed superior nutrient retention in L. rubellus (protein: 10.78%, lipid: 9.90%) compared to rapid leaching in squid. The findings suggest that L. rubellus is a highly effective bait for catfish due to its strong chemosensory attraction and nutrient stability, supporting size-specific baiting strategies for targeted management of this invasive species.