Sustainability level of Silvofishery ponds on the coast of Semarang City

Abstract

Silvofishery ponds are aquaculture areas while maintaining their ecological functions as conservation of mangrove ecosystems. Coastal community of Semarang City is one of those that cultivate it, and the main commodity is milkfish (Chanos chanos). This research was carried out on five dimensions; ecology dimension, economic dimension, social dimension, technological dimension, and ethics dimension using the RAPFISH (Rapid Appraisal for Fisheries) analysis method. Types of ponds developed in the design of komplangan. The level of sustainability of the silvofishery ponds management is 43.02%, with less sustainable categories in different indexes and dimensions, namely: The ecological dimension 32.02% (less sustainable), economic dimension 45.63% (less sustainable), social dimension 50.61% (entirely sustainable), technological dimension 49.77% (less sustainable), and ethics dimension 36.06% (less sustainable). The results of the leverage analysis on each dimension indicate the need to improve the management of sensitive attributes in each dimension. Sensitive indicators in Silvofishery ponds management are ecological dimension (mangrove density), dimension (market orientation), social dimension (access to use by the community), technological dimension (air circulation), ethics dimension (non-formal institutions). All measurements have a Monte Carlo value that difference is <1; therefore, the results of the Silvofishery ponds management are following the real conditions in the field.