<![CDATA[Lobster (Panulirus spp.) fishing operations in Bojongsalawe waters are predominantly dominated by monofilament bottom gill nets; however, the efficiency of soaking time regarding optimal catch yields remains understudied. This study aimed to analyze the effects of different soaking times of monofilament bottom gill nets on the individual count and catch weight of lobsters (Panulirus spp.) in Bojongsalawe waters, Pangandaran Regency. An experimental fishing method was employed, utilizing two treatments and 16 replications. The treatments consisted of two distinct soaking durations: 5 hours and 10 hours. Data were analyzed using the Independent Samples t-Test. The results indicated that the variation in soaking time significantly influenced the lobster (Panulirus spp.) catch in Bojongsalawe waters. The 10-hour soaking time treatment demonstrated substantially higher productivity compared to the 5-hour treatment, yielding 250 individuals with a total weight of 44.35 kg, whereas the 5-hour soaking time only yielded 93 individuals with a total weight of 16.43 kg.]]>
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