Socio-Economic dynamics of octopus fisheries for the livelihood sustainability of small-scale fishers in East Java, Indonesia
Octopus sp. is a significant economic asset in Indonesia, particularly for small-scale fishers in East Java. This study explores the socio-economic complexities of octopus capture fishing and its implications for livelihood sustainability. The sector faces significant challenges, including climate c...
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| author | Indrabudi Terry Triyanti Riesti Safitri Widya Candra Wirawan Arief Mochamad |
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| description | Octopus sp. is a significant economic asset in Indonesia, particularly for small-scale fishers in East Java. This study explores the socio-economic complexities of octopus capture fishing and its implications for livelihood sustainability. The sector faces significant challenges, including climate change, price volatility, low value-added products, high operational costs, limited market access, and the lack of specific octopus management regulations in Indonesia. Conducted in Banyuwangi, Sumenep, and Malang Regency from May to July 2024, the research utilized a mixed- method approach, gathering data through interviews with 153 small-scale octopus fishers, which were analysed qualitatively. Octopus fishing trips in East Java ranged from 3 to 30 times per month, with yields of 4 to 80 octopuses per trip, generating profits from IDR 30,000 to 8.5 million. Initial investment costs varied from IDR 3.1 to 165 million, while operational costs ranged from IDR 30,000 to 3.4 million, and maintenance expenses from IDR 264,000 to 18.3 million. The octopus supply chain is lengthy, marked by a persistent patron-client relationship between fishers and financiers. The study emphasizes the need for better governance, improved market access, and robust support systems to enhance the sustainability and profitability of octopus fishing in East Java, offering crucial policy recommendations. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-baf80da5977246f894f00517563bd7972025-02-05T10:43:33ZengEDP SciencesBIO Web of Conferences2117-44582025-01-011560301310.1051/bioconf/202515603013bioconf_icfaes24_03013Socio-Economic dynamics of octopus fisheries for the livelihood sustainability of small-scale fishers in East Java, IndonesiaIndrabudi Terry0Triyanti Riesti1Safitri Widya2Candra Wirawan Arief Mochamad3Research Center for Society and Culture, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN)Research Center for Behavioural and Circular Economy, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN)Research Center for Society and Culture, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN)Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences, Universitas PadjadjaranOctopus sp. is a significant economic asset in Indonesia, particularly for small-scale fishers in East Java. This study explores the socio-economic complexities of octopus capture fishing and its implications for livelihood sustainability. The sector faces significant challenges, including climate change, price volatility, low value-added products, high operational costs, limited market access, and the lack of specific octopus management regulations in Indonesia. Conducted in Banyuwangi, Sumenep, and Malang Regency from May to July 2024, the research utilized a mixed- method approach, gathering data through interviews with 153 small-scale octopus fishers, which were analysed qualitatively. Octopus fishing trips in East Java ranged from 3 to 30 times per month, with yields of 4 to 80 octopuses per trip, generating profits from IDR 30,000 to 8.5 million. Initial investment costs varied from IDR 3.1 to 165 million, while operational costs ranged from IDR 30,000 to 3.4 million, and maintenance expenses from IDR 264,000 to 18.3 million. The octopus supply chain is lengthy, marked by a persistent patron-client relationship between fishers and financiers. The study emphasizes the need for better governance, improved market access, and robust support systems to enhance the sustainability and profitability of octopus fishing in East Java, offering crucial policy recommendations.https://www.bio-conferences.org/articles/bioconf/pdf/2025/07/bioconf_icfaes24_03013.pdf |
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| title | Socio-Economic dynamics of octopus fisheries for the livelihood sustainability of small-scale fishers in East Java, Indonesia |
| title_full | Socio-Economic dynamics of octopus fisheries for the livelihood sustainability of small-scale fishers in East Java, Indonesia |
| title_fullStr | Socio-Economic dynamics of octopus fisheries for the livelihood sustainability of small-scale fishers in East Java, Indonesia |
| title_full_unstemmed | Socio-Economic dynamics of octopus fisheries for the livelihood sustainability of small-scale fishers in East Java, Indonesia |
| title_short | Socio-Economic dynamics of octopus fisheries for the livelihood sustainability of small-scale fishers in East Java, Indonesia |
| title_sort | socio economic dynamics of octopus fisheries for the livelihood sustainability of small scale fishers in east java indonesia |
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