Perusakan dan Pemeliharaan Terumbu Karang oleh Masyarakat Pesisir di Desa Batu Ampar, Kepulauan Anambas

Abstract

The people of Batu Ampar Village often have direct contact with coral reefs, resulting in activities that have an impact on the coral reef ecosystem, either positively or negatively. The use of coral reefs as building materials has had an adverse effect on the sustainability of coral reefs. Massive use has side effectsfor fishermen who live in Batu Ampar Village, making it difficult to find fish on the coast of Palmatak Island. The aim of this research is to explain and describe the process of destroying and maintaining coral reefs by coastal communities in Batu Ampar Village. Data were obtained using the In-Depth Interview method, namely in-depth interviews in informal situations without any pressure on the informants. Information was obtained using the Snowball method, namely collecting data from many informants and then using the data to find the actual facts according to the situation in the field. The results of the study revealed that the use of coral reefs had been carried out for a long time and had negative effects on fishing communities. However, with strict supervisors and the development of education in Batu Ampar Village, the community has understood the importance of protecting the coral reef ecosystem, the community has begun to protect the coral reef ecosystem, this can be seen from the use of traditional fishing tools that do not damage nature and the use of clumps as fishing tools. environmentally friendly fish.