USAID SUSTAINABLE ECOSYSTEMS ADVANCED (USAID SEA) PROJECT TECHNICAL REPORT: FISHERY SCOPING TRIP MALUKU, August 31 to September 7, 2016 Prepared by: Irna Sari, Sustainable Fishery Advisor. DISCLAIMER This activity report is made possible by the generous support of the American People through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) with the close collaboration of the Government of Indonesia (GOI). The contents of this report are the sole responsibility of Tetra Tech and do not necessarily reflect the views of USAID Technical Report: Fisheries Scoping Trip, Maluku. August 31-September 7, 2016 Page | 1 or the United States Government. Table of Contents 2. METHODOLOGY AND ACTIVITIES ...................................................................... 4 3. SOCIO-ECONOMICS BENEFITS OF MALUKU CAPTURE FISHERIES ....... 5 4. DISTRICT FISHERY PROFILE ................................................................................... 6 4.1 Fishing Village Profile ....................................................................................................... 9 4.2 Supply Chains and Cold Chain Infrastructure ................................................................... 15 5. FISHERY MANAGEMENT CAPACITY .................................................................... 15 5.1 Fishery Programs .......................................................................................................... 15 5.2 Conservation Programs ................................................................................................. 16 5.3 Fishery Extension Service .............................................................................................. 17 5.4 Vessel Registration /Licencing System ............................................................................. 17 5.5 Data Collection, Logbook and Monitoring System ............................................................ 19 5.6 Traditional Values in Resource Management .................................................................... 20 5.7 Fisher Cards (Kartu Nelayan) .......................................................................................... 21 5.8 Woman Roles in Fishery ............................................................................................... 22 6. Capacity Building Needs and Intervention Opportunities .................................... 23 References ............................................................................................................................. 26 Technical Report: Fisheries Scoping Trip, Maluku. August 31-September 7, 2016 Page | 2 ACRONYMS AND ABRREVIATIONS Bakorluh Badan Koordinasi Penyuluhan Pertanian Perikanan dan Kehutanan Coordinating Agency for Extension of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry BKSDA Balai Konservasi Sumber Daya Alam Conservation of Natural Resources BKP Badan Ketahanan Pangan Food Security Agency CTC Coral Triangle Center DKP Dinas Kelautan dan Perikanan Local Fisheries Services FAD Fish Aggregating Device FGD Focus Group Discussion KKP Kementerian Kelautan dan Perikanan Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (MMAF) MPA Marine Protected Areas MSP Marine Spatial Planning NGO Non Government Organization POKMASWAS Kelompok Masyarakat Pengawas Community Based Surveillance PTSP Pelayanan Terpadu Satu Pintu One Door Integrated Services SEA Sustainable Ecosystems Advanced SIMKADA Sistem Informasi Kapal Izin Daerah Information System for Fishing Boats Licensed/Registered by Provincial/District Government UPTD Unit Pelaksana Teknis Daerah Local Technical Implementation Unit Technical Report: Fisheries Scoping Trip, Maluku. August 31-September 7, 2016 Page | 3 1. INTRODUCTION USAID has supported a five-year project of Sustainable Ecosystems Advanced (USAID SEA). The primary objectives of USAID SEA Project are to: • Support enhanced conservation and sustainable use of marine resources by reforming fisheries management and promoting marine protected areas to enhance fisheries productivity, food security, and sustainable livelihoods within the target areas; and • Support strengthening of the leadership role and capacity of the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (MMAF) and local governments to promote conservation and sustainable fishing. In order to develop an integrated and appropriate intervention plans at all levels; national, provincial, and community levels, consultation and insight on the current status of fishery and coastal managements are critical. Several consultations at national and provincial levels had been conducted. An FGD conducted in May 2016 suggested three (3) districts as potential USAID SEA Project areas: West Seram, Central Maluku and East Seram Districts, and Ambon. Work plans had also developed based on the consultation conducted. This report presents a fieldwork of a scoping assessment at community level to fill the gaps of understanding and insights captured in national and provincial level consultations. The objectives of this fieldwork include: 1. To coordinate and consult workplan developed and potential project sites of USAID SEA Project 2. To assess and identify the current status and capabilities of the stakeholders in fishery and marine resources management. 3. To identify villages potential for USAID SEA Project intervention and how the interventions of different activities can be integrated to ensure an effective implementation and maximum outcome. 4. To identify possible partners (stakeholders) that can actively engage in fishery and coastal resources managements. 2. METHODOLOGY AND ACTIVITIES USAID SEA Project team had conducted a fieldtrip to Maluku Province from August 28 to September 7, 2016. The USAID SEA team was accompanied by a staff from Ambon fishing port. Initially staff of WWF and CTC planned to participate in the trip, but cancelled. The trip included visits to the three targeted districts of USAID SEA Project potential areas: West Seram, Central Maluku and East Seram Districts. This scoping trip deployed qualitative approach using consultative and in-depth interviews covering different levels of stakeholders. This includes government officers from related agencies including district level fishery agencies, extension service, fishing ports, and sub- district offices. In addition, the SEA Core team interviewed head of communities; fish traders and processors, and fishing families at the village level. Around 12 fishing villages were visited during the fieldwork. Technical Report: Fisheries Scoping Trip, Maluku. August 31-September 7, 2016 Page | 4 3. SOCIO-ECONOMICS BENEFITS OF MALUKU CAPTURE FISHERIES Fishery statistics reported 15 primary commodities (Table 1) and skipjack is the biggest volume of species caught with a 10.55% of the total harvest. The report also suggested that small-pelagic fisheries is also an important fishery covering various species. For demersal fishery, red-snapper was included within the 15 primary commodities landed in Maluku Province. Table 1: Total production of capture fishery and the 15 primary commodities 2015 for Maluku Province No. Commodities Volume Share in (Ton) Volume (%) Total production of capture fishery 504 532.1 100 1 Cakalang (skipjack) 53218.5 10.548 2 Tongkol 42674.2 8.458 3 Layang 30600.7 6.065 4 Banyar 21186.8 4.199 5 Kuwe 12477.6 2.473 6 Selar 12213.4 2.421 7 Julung-julung 11640.4 2.307 8 Tembang 11161.8 2.212 9 Teri 9794.6 1.941 10 Kakap merah /Bambangan 9351.4 1.853 11 Cucut lanyam 8164.3 1.618 12 Madidihang 7908.2 1.567 13 Lencam 7447.2 1.476 15 Tuna mata besar 6146.9 1.218 Source: DKP Maluku 2016 Employment Fishery sector has a significant role in social and economics for Maluku Province. The 2016 Statistics of Maluku Province reported that fisheries sector together with agricultural and forestry sector contributes 23.79% of the total Maluku Province Gross Domestic Regional Product, the biggest contributor compared to other sectors. This socio-economics role is also reflected by large number of people involved in fishing activities (Table 3.1.1). Using the number of fishers and the latest population census conduced for Maluku Province, this study calculated that 16% of the population engage in fishing activities; both as full-time and part- time fishers. This figure reflects the important role of fishery for local livelihoods. If the benefits include spill-over activities along the capture fishery supply chains (collecting- processing-trading), the number of people benefits from the capture fishery sector may be significantly higher than the reported data. Also, the sector provides income opportunities for women. West Seram, East Seram, and part of Central Seram Districts fall under 715 FMA in the Maluku Province. In total, these districts are home of 95,551 fishers involved as full-timers and part-timers (Table 3.1.1). Vast majority of them are fishers with < 10GT fishing vessels (Table 3.1.2) Technical Report: Fisheries Scoping Trip, Maluku. August 31-September 7, 2016 Page | 5 Table 2: Number of fishers in Maluku Province 2015 Districts/ Kota Total Full-time Part-time1 Part-time2 (fishers) Total 264,072 137,8686 38,907 87,297 Maluku Tenggara Barat 16,861 9,475 2,277 5,109 Maluku Tenggara 14,657 9,171 1,691 3,795 Central Maluku 71,024 37,830 10,233 22,961 Buru 1,917 1,156 235 526 Aru Island 74,904 34,376 12,494 28,034 West Seram 10,748 6,243.6 1,389 3,116 East Seram 13,779 9,355 1,364 3,060 Ambon 7,423 5,126 708 1,589 Tual 10,700 6,487 1,299 2,914 Maluku Barat Daya 39,680 17,107 6,959 15,614 South Buru 2,378 1,541 258 579 Source: DKP Maluku