ASSESSMENT OF THE LEVEL ENVIRONMENTAL FRIENDLINESS, COMPOSITION PURSE SEINE OPERATIONS AT HARBOR TPI, TEGAL CITY

Abstract

Purse Seine fishing units are generally commercially operated. The target of Purse Seine fishing is small pelagic fish classified as migratory species. This characteristic of purse seine, Purse Seine fishing gear is classified as environmentally friendly fishing gear.. This study aims to determine the level of environmental friendliness of Purse Seine fishing gear at TPI Tegalsari. The analysis method used is quantitative descriptive method. Where this research analyzes the level of environmental friendliness of Purse Seine fishing gear based on the composition of the main catch and bycatch and determine the level of environmental friendliness of Purse Seine fishing gear by scoring method based on 9 CCRF (Code of Conduct Responsible for Fisheries) criteria. Based on the research obtained the results of the level of environmental friendliness of Purse Seine fishing gear get a value of 29.75 which indicates that Purse Seine is an environmentally friendly fishing gear. The criteria that must be considered in Purse Seine fishing gear is the size of the mesh on the body and bag to
match the standard that should be.