ZIJEc: Zabags International Journal of Economy
Vol. 2 No. 1 (2024): Economic Studies

Practice of Buying Jellyfish in Improving the Economy of Fisherman Communities

Simbra, Siti (Unknown)
Yatima, Khusnul (Unknown)
Puspitasari, Riska (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
28 Feb 2024

Abstract

The appearance of jellyfish in Air Hitam Laut Village, Sadu District, East Tanjung Jabung Regency, is an opportunity to improve the community's economy, especially jellyfish fishermen. The aim of this research is to find out how the process of buying and selling jellyfish improves the economy of the fishing community in Air Hitam Laut village, Sadu district, East Tanjung Jabung district. This research uses qualitative research methods, the subjects of this research are the fishing community in Air Hitam Laut village, Sadu sub-district, East Tanjung Jabung district. The data collection techniques are observation, interviews and documentation. The results of the research show that the sale and purchase of jellyfish has improved the economy of fishermen in the village of Air Hitam Laut, Sadu sub-district, East Tanjung Jabung regency. In the past, fishermen only focused on looking for fish and shrimp and if the net or fish catcher found jellyfish, they only threw them away, which is different from now with the business of buying and selling jellyfish, fishermen can sell jellyfish if the fisherman gets jellyfish while looking for fish.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

zijec

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Subject

Religion Humanities Economics, Econometrics & Finance Social Sciences

Description

ZIJEc (Zabags International Journal of Economy) is an interdisciplinary economics journal that is open to the public, this peer-reviewed journal aims to publish research papers related to general economic issues, Islamic economics, business, management, accounting, and other relevant sciences. Both ...