Unveiling Status of Demersal Fisheries in Tegal City, North of Jawa: Application DPSIR Framework Approach

Demersal fish resources are an important fisheries commodity in the Java Sea. The Tegalsari Coastal Fishing Port serves as the primary landing site for demersal fish caught using mini trawls, locally known as cantrang. This port plays a key role as a central hub for cantrang fisheries and is a major supplier of fish catches in Central Java Province, contributing significantly to the region's economic, social, and environmental dynamics. Economically, the large volume of demersal fish caught using cantrang nets has increased fishermen's income. However, this fishery has also created social tensions, particularly for fishers who use alternative, less destructive fishing gear. From an environmental perspective, the use of cantrang nets has contributed to over-exploitation and a decline in fishery resources. This study aimed to formulate effective management measures for the cantrang fishery by applying the DPSIR (Driver–Pressure–State–Impact–Response) framework. The results demonstrate that the DPSIR framework effectively illustrates the interconnections between social, economic, and environmental factors. These relationships emerge from driving forces that lead to environmental changes and degradation. The resulting impacts include a decline in the potential yield of fishery resources, leading to reduced fish catches for local fishers. To mitigate these issues, it is essential to implement sustainable fisheries management practices, promote the use of environmentally friendly fishing methods, and diversify raw materials for surimi production.