Area Development Model Based on Mangrove Wetland Essential Ecosystem, in Pangpang Bay Banyuwangi Indonesia

Abstract

Pangpang bay is one of the potential fisheries in Banyuwangi adjacent to the Strait of Bali, surrounded by mangroves, and currently becomes a concern of many parties, including the international one. For that reason, this research aims to know the condition of fisheries and mangrove areas in Pangpang Bay in terms of legal and institutional aspects, determine the potential of mangrove forests, the optimal number of sustainable fishing gear and determine the model of development of the Pangpang Bay. This research used descriptive method, the method of analysis used the legal and institutional aspects through an in-depth study and SWOT analysis. The results show that the policy (laws and regulations) for the development of the Pangpang Bay area needs to be coordinated together between the stakeholders involved, the institutions involved in the management of the Pangpang Bay area.  Therefore, the development model of the Pangpang Bay Banyuwangi is model focusing on improving the welfare of fishermen and coastal communities, the sustainability of mangrove resources and surrounding areas, and regulation of fishing activities.

Keywords: Mangrove, Ecosistem Essensial, Teluk Pangpang.