Persepsi Masyarakat dan Daya Dukung Perairan bagi Kegiatan Budidaya Perikanan di Kawasan Danau Pondok Lapan Dusun Pulka Kecamatan Salapian Kabupaten Langkat

Abstract

Pondok Lapan Lake is an artificial lake located in Dusun Pulka Desa Naman Jahe Kecamatan Salapian Kabupaten Langkat. Pondok Lapan Lake around palm plantations. The lake was originally made for irrigation, but the surrounding communities prefer to gardening such as palm oil and rubber. Pondok Lapan Lake has untapped potential optimally in aquaculture activities. The study focused on public perception and the carrying capacity of water for aquaculture activities. This study was conducted in July until August 2015. Sampling using purposive sampling by conducting interviews and questionnaires. This study resulted in that the public has a positive perception of aquaculture activities if done at Pondok Lapan Lake as much as 82.8% (Strongly Agree) and 74% (Knowing) aquaculture activities that have been done on Pondok Lapan Lake. Suitability carrying on Pondok Lapan Lake can accommodate aquaculture activities as much as 14 keramba with a size of 4x4x2 meter3 and aquaculture systems Keramba Plug (KJT).