<![CDATA[Squid fishing fleets are among the major contributors to carbon emissions in the marine fisheries sector due to their high energy demands during at-sea operations. This study aimed to compare the Fuel Use Intensity (FUI) and carbon footprint of squid fishing fleets using Squid Jig and Bouke Ami (Lift Net) gear operating at the Nizam Zachman Ocean Fishing Port in Jakarta. The study was conducted from April to May 2026 using operational data collected from 30 fishing vessels — 15 Squid Jig and 15 Bouke Ami — ranging from 30 to 200 GT. Data included vessel characteristics, fuel consumption, number of fishing trips, trip duration, and catch production. FUI was calculated as the ratio of fuel consumption to total catch per trip. At the same time, the carbon footprint was estimated using the IPCC emission-factor approach based on diesel fuel consumption. Results showed that Squid Jig fleets had a lower average FUI (0.189 kg fuel/kg catch) compared to Bouke Ami fleets (0.252 kg fuel/kg catch). The average carbon footprint of Squid Jig fleets (0.611 kg CO₂-eq/kg catch) was also lower than that of Bouke Ami fleets (0.813 kg CO₂-eq/kg catch). Carbon footprint decreased by 34.7% with increasing vessel size in Squid Jig fleets, compared to only 11.7% in Bouke Ami fleets. These findings indicate that Squid Jig is a more fuel-efficient and environmentally sustainable fishing gear, providing a scientific basis for the development of low-carbon squid fisheries in Indonesia.]]>
Copyrights © 2026
