Optimalisasi Sistem Silvofishery Untuk Produktivitas Ekologis Dan Ekonomi Di Kawasan Clungup Mangrove Conservation

Abstract

Clungup Mangrove Conservation (CMC) on the southern coast of Malang Regency is an ecotourism area with great potential for development, particularly due to its diverse mangrove ecosystem that supports both conservation and tourism. However, the COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on the local economy, especially with restrictions on tourism that led to a drastic decline in income. The community around CMC, which has traditionally relied on tourism, had to find alternative ways to survive. This challenge highlighted the need for a sustainable conservation-based economic solution. This community service program aimed to develop a silvofishery system model, integrating fish farming with mangrove conservation, as an alternative solution to boost both the economic and ecological productivity of the community. Through a series of outreach programs, mentoring, identification of potential commodities, and silvofishery management training, the program provided the community with a deeper understanding of the economic potential of mangrove crab farming. The results show that mangrove crabs have high economic potential and low risk, making them ideal for development in CMC's mangrove ecosystem. Furthermore, water quality in the Kondang Buntung area was found to be suitable for the implementation of the silvofishery system. The program’s implementation has enhanced the capacity of the POKMASWAS community group in managing the silvofishery system sustainably. The success of this program has not only improved the local economy but also contributed to mangrove ecosystem preservation, offering a replicable model for other coastal areas with similar ecosystems.