Working Fishermen, Environment, Survival Strategies and Profit-Sharing System: A Case Study at Sadeng Beach

Abstract

The south coast of Java is famous for its high waves and many troughs, so it is dangerous for fishermen. Therefore, the fisheries sector on the southern coast of Java is less developed than those on the north coast of Java. Fishermen must really understand the environment on the coast. One of the beaches on the south coast of Java with a harbor is Sadeng Beach. Many working fishermen catch fish with a profit-sharing system with fishermen who own boats due to limited capital. This study aims to determine the survival strategy, environment and profit-sharing system for working fishermen in Sadeng Beach. The research method used is a case study. The results show that Sadeng fishermen have survival strategies such as diversification in fishing gear, optimizing weather technology, having side jobs, helping each other, and joining the fisherman group. To maintain business continuity, fishermen work with a profit-sharing system. The passion to live and work hard as a fisherman makes them strong and continue to be passionate until this day.