A bibliometric and systematic literature review of seagrass conservation for sustainable management.

Wardi Kurniawan (Universitas Mataram)
Dana Ainal Hasan (Master of Science Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Sebelas Maret University)

Journal of Biology, Environment, and Edu-Tourism
Vol. 1 No. 3 (2025): December

This study explores sustainable seagrass management in Gili Kondo, Indonesia, through a Systematic Literature Review (SLR), bibliometric mapping, and Likert-scale surveys of local fishermen. The aim is to assess global and national trends in blue carbon, ecosystem services, and community-based conservation, while analyzing fishermen’s perceptions of conservation and policy. Bibliometric results identify four research clusters: ecological resilience, blue carbon, community engagement, and policy integration. Quantitative analysis shows high knowledge (mean = 4.3) and positive conservation attitudes (mean = 4.1), but moderate perceptions of government support (mean = 3.2). Findings indicate that community awareness is strong, yet policy and institutional coordination require improvement. The study concludes that adaptive, science-based, and participatory governance is crucial for sustaining seagrass ecosystems. This research contributes to strengthening blue carbon policy frameworks and provides a replicable model for coastal management in small island regions.