Analysis of the Exchange Rate of Small-scale Trammel Net Fishermen in Pangandaran District, Pangandaran Regency

Abstract

Fishing activities in Pangadaran District are one of the economic sectors that have been supporting regional development and growth. One of the capture fisheries commodities that contribute to improving the economy, especially the fishing profession in Pangandaran District, is shrimp. Generally, fishermen in Pangandaran District use trammel nets to catch shrimp. This study aims to calculate the Fisherman's Exchange Rate (FER) on small-scale fishermen who use trammel nets in Pangandaran District. Fisherman's Exchange Rate is an indicator of economic welfare for fishermen published by Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries. This research was conducted at the Pangandaran and Cikidang Fish Auction Places, Pangandaran District, Pangandaran Regency, West Java, Indonesia in January-August 2022. This research uses a descriptive type of research method with a quantitative approach. The sampling technique used in this research is census. The data used are primary and secondary data with the number of respondents as many as 45 small scale trammel net fishermen in Pangandaran District with interviews. The data analysis method use Fisherman's Exchange Rate (FER). The results of this research indicate that the average exchange rate for small-scale fishermen is 92. FER shows a number < 100. This indicates that small-scale fishermen who use Trammel net fishing gear in Pangandaran District have a deficit. This means that the economic welfare level of fishermen during the calculation period has decreased compared to the welfare level of fishermen in the basic calculation period.