Valuation of Fisheries Resource Utilization in Coral Reef Ecosystems of the Thousand Islands National Park

Abstract

The Thousand Islands National Park, located in the Java Sea, harbors significant coral reef ecosystems that support artisanal fisheries and tourism. This study aims to assess the economic value of fisheries resource utilization in this area, integrating both market and non-market valuation methods. A combination of bioeconomic modeling and contingent valuation was used to estimate the sustainable economic yield and the willingness to pay (WTP) for conservation. Results indicate that the total annual economic value of reef-associated fisheries is approximately IDR 45 billion, with significant potential for enhanced sustainable income under improved management. Policy recommendations include ecosystem-based management, community-based monitoring, and improved enforcement mechanisms. Originality produces new knowledge without repeating what has already been done by others.