Rawa Pening Lake supports diverse freshwater fisheries where umbrella trap catches are strongly influenced by bait type and soaking duration, prompting this study to evaluate optimal bait–soaking combinations for improved fishing efficiency and sustainability. This study analyzed...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i71107
Octopus is one of the main sources of livelihood for the community in Seriwe Village and an important fisheries commodity that supports Indonesia’s export activities. This study aimed to identify octopus species and analyze the size distribution of total length and mantle length...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i71108
Background: Inland fisheries play a vital role in food security, livelihoods, and biodiversity conservation, yet their ecological and economic contributions remain under-researched, highlighting the need to assess fish assemblages and fisheries dynamics in the River Sene for sust...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i61105
The gastrointestinal tract of freshwater fish contains a diverse microbial population that contributes significantly to digestion, nutrient utilization, immunity, and disease resistance. The present study investigated indigenous probiotic bacteria isolated from freshwater fish sp...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i61106
The advancement of digital technology has accelerated the transformation of aquaculture management, including floating net cage (FNC) systems that operate under dynamic open-water conditions. This review synthesizes validated literature on smart monitoring technologies for suppor...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i61104
Fisheries management in Indonesia’s inland waters—particularly in reservoirs like Cirata—aims to ensure sustainable use of aquatic resources by balancing ecological health, socio-economic benefits, and ecosystem-based governance amid challenges such as declining capture fisheries...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i61103
Indonesia is a maritime country with abundant marine biological resources, including benthic organisms inhabiting sandy coastal ecosystems. Mole crabs are benthic organisms that inhabit sandy beaches in the intertidal zone and are strongly influenced by substrate characteristics,...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i61101
Groupers (Epinephelus spp.) are high-value coral reef fishes that are highly susceptible to overfishing due to their slow growth and complex reproductive strategies. Consequently, biologically based stock assessments are essential for sustainable fisheries management. Epinephelus...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i61102
Background: Vannamei shrimp aquaculture in Indonesia has significant economic potential but requires careful land suitability analysis and environmental management to ensure sustainable production and minimize ecological risks. Aims: To analyze the land suitability level for vann...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i61100
The Alas Strait is one of the major fishing grounds in West Nusa Tenggara Province, Indonesia, and supports commercially important fisheries resources, including Lutjanus gibbus (humpback red snapper). Increasing fishing pressure on this species has raised concerns over the long-...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i61099