<![CDATA[The dragon trap (bubu naga) is a passive fishing gear that is operated by placing it on the seabed, leaving it for several hours, and then lifting it to collect the catch. This study aimed to determine the most effective bait for catching banana shrimp (Fenneropenaeus merguiensis) in the coastal waters of Tangkolak Beach, Karawang. The research was conducted using an experimental fishing method with a Randomized Block Design (RBD), consisting of three treatments: seriding fish bait, tonguefish bait, and petek fish bait, with nine replications each. The catch data were analyzed using analysis of variance (ANOVA) followed by the Least Significant Difference (LSD) test to identify differences among treatments. The results showed that the use of seriding fish bait produced the highest catch, reaching 5,728 g, while the lowest catch was obtained with tonguefish bait, at 2,011 g. The LSD test indicated that bait type had a significant effect on the catch of banana shrimp. Therefore, seriding fish bait is recommended as the most effective bait for the operation of dragon traps in capturing banana shrimp in Tangkolak coastal waters.]]>
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