Abstract:
This study endeavours to investigate the perceptual attitudes of Bagan
Tancap (lift net) fishermen towards sustainable capture fisheries practices
and assess the perspectives held by both Bagan Tancap fishermen and
governmental authorities regarding the proposed establishment of an
ecologically sustainable Bagan Tancap Fisheries Tourism Initiative in
Kotabaru Regency. Field investigations were conducted from May to July
2023, employing survey methodologies. The data collected from the survey
comprises ordinal data, utilizing a Likert scale to gauge responses ranging
from highly positive to extremely negative. The research findings reveal
that Bagan Tancap fishermen exhibit relatively favourable perceptions
of environmentally friendly capture fisheries practices, encompassing
gear selectivity, biodiversity considerations, ecological diversity, safety
concerns for fishermen and consumers, social conditions, and the quality
of catches. Furthermore, fishermen's perceptions of environmentally
non-destructive practices are highly positive. Regarding the proposed
development of an environmentally sustainable Bagan Tancap tourist
attraction, fishermen display extremely positive and supportive attitudes,
demonstrating a willingness to actively participate in the planning,
execution, and conservation efforts associated with the tourism resource.
