Pemanfaatan, Persepsi dan Partisipasi Masyarakat Terhadap Pelestarian Ekosistem Pesisir Distrik Manokwari Selatan

Beside the study of ecology, socio-economic studies on the role of the community in exploiting the coastal resources is also necessary to design the right model of coastal management. The purpose of this study was to determine the shape of coastal resource use by communities in Distrik Manokwari Selatan and to know the perception and public participation on the preservation of coastal ecosystems. The study lasted from April to July 2013, at Rendani, Sowi IV, and Arfai, Distrik Manokwari Selatan. The data collection is done by observation and interviews. Data processing perception of tabulation expressed in percent (%) and are presented in chart, then analyzed using the interpretation of related references. The results of this study provide information that people use mangrove and coral, while seagrass untapped. There are forms of destructive using such as the harvesting of mangroves and coral mining. Respondents judged that the condition of the coastal environment has been damaged, especially mangrove ecosystems (97%) and coral reefs (83%). The problems most dominant is the reduction of fish resources (98%) and contamination of the sea by garbage (97%). Respondents also considered that there should be efforts to conserve coastal and marine natural resources such as mangrove planting (47%) and Coral (32%). Community participation in the preservation of coastal ecosystems is low, to reach the phase of restoration, and included participation mobilized.