Beta
415209

Mapping of Production and Marketing of Mud Crab Fishing Business (Scylla Serrata) in Bengkulu Province, Indonesia

Article

Last updated: 09 Mar 2025

Subjects

-

Tags

-

Abstract

         The mud crab (Scylla serrata) capture fisheries represent a strategic sector that supports food security and empowers coastal communities in Bengkulu Province. This study aimed to comprehensively map the production and marketing of mud crabs in the region using Geographic Information System (GIS) applications. The research locations include the mainland area and Enggano Island, representing mangrove ecosystems with distinct characteristics. Primary data were collected through field surveys, interviews, and geolocation data of production and marketing sites. These data were analyzed using Landsat 8 satellite imagery to identify the spatial patterns of production and distribution routes. The findings reveal that mud crab production is closely associated with well-preserved mangrove ecosystems, with key production sites spread across six administrative regions. Marketing routes are predominantly local shipments to Bengkulu City and exports to other provinces, such as Jakarta and Padang. This study underscores the importance of integrating mangrove ecosystem management with capture fisheries to ensure sustainable mud crab production. The resulting catch maps and marketing routes provide a foundation for formulating more efficient and sustainable fisheries resource management policies. Consequently, this research offers significant contributions to supporting the economic development of coastal communities while preserving the integrity of mangrove ecosystems.

DOI

10.21608/ejabf.2025.415209

Keywords

Mud crabs, mapping, market, production, GIS

Authors

First Name

Cahyadinata

Last Name

et al.

MiddleName

-

Affiliation

-

Email

-

City

-

Orcid

-

Volume

29

Article Issue

2

Related Issue

54176

Issue Date

2025-03-01

Receive Date

2025-03-02

Publish Date

2025-03-01

Page Start

1

Page End

11

Print ISSN

1110-6131

Online ISSN

2536-9814

Link

https://ejabf.journals.ekb.eg/article_415209.html

Detail API

http://journals.ekb.eg?_action=service&article_code=415209

Order

1

Publication Type

Journal

Publication Title

Egyptian Journal of Aquatic Biology and Fisheries

Publication Link

https://ejabf.journals.ekb.eg/

MainTitle

Mapping of Production and Marketing of Mud Crab Fishing Business (Scylla Serrata) in Bengkulu Province, Indonesia

Details

Type

Article

Created At

09 Mar 2025