PRODUKSI UDANG DAN POLA MUSIM PENANGKAPANNYA DI PERAIRAN KABUPATEN PANGKEP

Shrimp is a type of crustacean and is included in the marine fishery commoditywhich has important economic value and is currently hunted by fishermen and iscommonly found in coastal waters. The purpose of this study was to determine the ShrimpProduction and Seasonal Catching Pattern in the Waters of Pangkep Regency. Itsusefulness is as a foundation material in the use of shrimp resources in the waters ofPangkep Regency. Data collected consists of primary data and secondary data. Primarydata is obtained by direct observation in the field through a field survey method (visualrecall) to portray the conditions of crab resources. While secondary data was collectedfrom the relevant agencies according to the attributes that will be reviewed and recordeddata from collecting fishermen in the coastal areas and small islands of PangkepRegency. Shrimp production from trammel net and mini trawl catches in the waters of theSigeri District of Pangkep Regency in 2015 consisted of 706 tons of white shrimp anddogol shrimp 4,481 tons, while in 2016 706 tons of white shrimp and dogol shrimp 4,481tons. Analysis of the percentage of shrimp fishing season index in the waters of PangkepRegency, occurred in January, February, March and April. The highest percentage offishing season index occurs in January each year.