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
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
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
The waters surrounding Seruni Mumbul Village, East Lombok Regency are a region with potential for the stone octopus (Octopus cyanea) fishery. This study aimed to analyze the distribution of dorsal mantle length (DML), body weight, and growth patterns of Octopus cyanea. Research w...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i31069
Assessment of mangrove ecosystem suitability is essential for supporting sustainable ecotourism development. However, no previous study has evaluated the Jor Bay mangrove ecosystem in East Lombok Regency, Indonesia, by integrating biophysical tourism suitability with stakeholder...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i81133
Mangrove ecosystems support diverse benthic communities, including gastropods that contribute to litter breakdown and may reflect habitat condition. This study assessed the genus-level composition and community structure of gastropods in the mangrove ecosystem of Jor Bay, East Lo...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i81126
Analyzing the selectivity of gillnet fishing gear using two different mesh sizes, namely 3.5 and 4 inches. Gillnets of these mesh sizes are commonly used by fishermen in Fish Landing Base (PPI) Cikidang, Pangandaran Regency, West Jawa. A total of 8 fishing trips were conducted at...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2021/v13i330266