<![CDATA[Economic valuation is fundamental to be incorporated into public policy because it will provide vital information for a more comprehensive cost-benefit analysis. Economic valuation of large pelagic fishes will be additional information for cost-benefit analysis and raise public awareness of managing large pelagic fishes in Garut Regency. This study aims to identify the technological and economic typology of large pelagic fishing businesses and analyze the economic value of large pelagic fish commodities based on market prices in Garut Regency. This study was conducted from January 2020 to January 2022 using a quantitative approach, a purposive sampling method, and valuation calculation techniques based on market prices through usability value. The data were analyzed descriptively and quantitatively. This research revealed that there were three types of large pelagic fishes caught in Garut Regency such as mackerel tuna (Euthynnus affinis), skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis), and narrow-barred Spanish mackerel (Scomberomorus commerson). The estimated of large pelagic fish resource valuation based on market price in Garut Regency was IDR 54,697,741 in 2019 and IDR 264,197,034 in 2020. The real value of the market-based valuation of large pelagic fish resources was IDR 34,607,872 in 2019 and IDR 250,257,681 in 2020. The value provides information on the importance of continuous and sustainable conservation of large pelagic fishes in Garut Regency. The government must improve supervision of regulations, socialization on fishing activities, and optimize existing fishermen's cooperation.]]>
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