The Status of Sustainability of Anchovy Resources in the Labuhanbatu Territorial Waters, North Sumatra Province

Abstract

This research was conducted in August 2017 to analyze the sustainability status of anchovy resources in the Labuhanbatu territorial waters. This study used a method of secondary data analysis and surveys with samples. The data were analyzed following Multi Dimensional Scaling (MDS) method through the RAPFISH (Rapid Assessment Technique for Fisheries) approach. The results indicate that the resources management in Labuhanbatu waters is less sustainable with the index value of 42.76 (<50)