Abdul Wahid
Fisheries Agrobusiness Study Program, Department of Fisheries, Faculty of Marine Sciences and Fisheries, Hasanuddin University

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The Impact of the Existence of the Seaweed Industry on the Socio-Economic Conditions of the Community in Suppa District, Pinrang Regency Hamzah Tahang; Abdul Wahid; Irjayandi Irjayandi
ECSOFiM (Economic and Social of Fisheries and Marine Journal) Vol 9, No 2 (2022): ECSOFiM April 2022
Publisher : Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science, Brawijaya University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21776/ub.ecsofim.2022.009.02.08

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This research has the aim of knowing the public's perception of the existence of the seaweed industry, describe social and economic changes before and after the seaweed industry, and the impact on the community on the existence of the seaweed industry. The research was carried out in April-June 2019 in Suppa District, Pinrang Regency. This type of research uses a survey research type taking samples from the research population. Sampling using simple random sampling with a sample of 30 people. Data was collected through direct interviews and questionnaires to a number of selected respondents. The data analysis used is descriptive qualitative and quantitative data analysis. The results of this study indicate a positive response from the community about the existence of a seaweed industry built in their area. As many as 50% of the community stated that they strongly agreed with the existence of the seaweed industry and 67% of the local community expressed their interest in registering as workers in the seaweed industry. The existence of the seaweed industry can reduce the unemployment rate in Suppa District, Pinrang Regency. In addition, negative impacts also occur such as land disputes, pollution and also waste from the seaweed industry.