Cimandiri River is highly potential for freshwater eel resources in Sukabumi Regency. The high exploitation rate on this eel combined with anthropogenic impacts cause a considerable threat to the sustainability of eel fisheries in the river. This study aims to analyze the socio-economic impact of the freshwater eel fisheries and its implementation in managing this fishery in Cimandiri River. Research data was based on in depth interview conducted in July 2020 and largely supported by secondary data for determine environmental quality. Data analysis was performed using scoring and swot methods. The results that environmental quality in the river remains in good quality for the growth of eels. Freshwater eel fishing is based on several motives, including being the main catch of fishermen, supporting the economy of the community around the river, and as a hobby for fishermen upstream. Eel main fishermen only depend on the economic chain of eel fishery resources, so that skills training is needed to increase their capacity. Stakeholders have the strength and opportunity in making policies and developing human resources for support the sustainability of eel fisheries in the Cimandiri River.
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Putra, M. D., Effendi, H., Kamal, M. M., & Taryono. (2021). Management strategy of freshwater eels (Anguilla spp.) based on socio-economic influence in Cimandiri River. In IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science (Vol. 744). IOP Publishing Ltd. https://doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/744/1/012058
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