The diversity of the Genus Panulirus trafficked through the Fish Quarantine Station Controlling the Quality and Safety of Fishery Products, Aceh Province

Abstract

The genus Panulirus is one of the important fishery commodities for Aceh Province. In the context of the sustainability of these resources, it is necessary to apply regulations properly. The purpose of the research is to determine the species and the number of spiny lobster and origin of the lobster catching area that is trafficked through the Fish Quarantine Station for Quality Control and Safety of Fishery Products in Aceh. The activity is carried out from February to April 2022. The method used is by observing activities, and collecting data on the species of lobsters that are trafficked. There are 6 species lobster that are trafficked at the Fish Quarantine Station for Quality Control and Safety of Fishery Products in Aceh Province, including; Panulirus homarus, Panulirus ornatus, Panulirus penicillatus, Panulirus polyphagus, Panulirus longipes and Panulirus versicolor. The quarantine stations carry out inspections before shipping an average of 1929 individuals per month. The species of Panulirus versicolor is the species of spiny lobster with the highest percentage (34%) sent through, the quarantine station The origin of lobster catching consists of 8 areas, namely Banyak Island (Aceh Singkil), Simeulue Island, Labuan Haji (South Aceh), Meulaboh (West Aceh), Calang and Lamno (Aceh Jaya), Banda Aceh and Sabang Island.