<![CDATA[This study integrates AQUA-MODIS satellite imagery with the Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) model to forecast oceanographic dynamics and identify Potential Fishing Zones (PFZ) in the Sunda Strait. The dataset spanning from January 2014 to December 2024 was used for model training, while forecasts for January–August 2025 were validated using in-situ observations from six sampling stations. The model predicted sea surface temperature (SST), chlorophyll-a concentration, and ocean current speed, with SST reaching 31°C, chlorophyll-a at 3.5 mg/L, and peak current speeds of 0.4 m/s. The performance metrics for SST (MSE: 1.107, RMSE: 0.994, MAD: 0.794), chlorophyll-a (MSE: 1.609, RMSE: 1.011, MAD: 0.5739), and current speed (MSE: 0.0183, RMSE: 0.1223, MAD: 0.0959) confirmed model accuracy. The PFZ detection algorithm, based on SST, chlorophyll-a, and ocean current data, demonstrated strong spatial agreement with in-situ data, validated using metrics such as MSE and RMSE. This validation approach, employing direct in-situ comparison, supports effective fisheries management by identifying productive fishing areas under varying seasonal and climate conditions. These results underline the operational potential of the LSTM-based forecasting framework for adaptive fisheries decision-making in the Sunda Strait.]]>
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