The management of marine protected area of Raja Ampat Regency, West Papua Province through bioeconomic model approach

Abstract

Raja Ampat Regency in West Papua Province, Republic of Indonesia has abundant natural fishery resources. Marine Protected Area (MPA) has been established in marine areas of Raja Ampat Regency. To manage MPA better, measureable parameters and clear indicators are required. The decision on the indicators can be conducted by bioeconomic model approach. The results of research show that the establishment of MPA will increase harvest level and revenue. But "bigger is better" could not be adopted for the development of MPA. The optimal MPA size will contribute to increasing yields and revenue and can reduce the level of effort.