Yosua Naa, Dwi Indah Widaya Yanti, Clara Payung, Melisa Masengi, Roger R. Tabalessy

Comparative Analysis Of Cakalang (Katsuwonus Pelamis) Catch Results Before And During The Covid-19 Pandemic In Sorong District

Introduction

Comparative analysis of cakalang (katsuwonus pelamis) catch results before and during the covid-19 pandemic in sorong district. Compare Cakalang (skipjack tuna) pole and line catches in Sorong before & during the COVID-19 pandemic. Analyze fishery production, crew income, and the significant catch decrease found.

Abstract

Pole and line in the waters of Sorong have contributed significantly to the level of fishery production in West Papua. Based on data from the related service, the production of catches is quite large and there is an increase from year to year. Catching fish using pole and line fishing gear by looking for schools of surface fish that cluster in large enough numbers. The purpose of this study was to determine the comparison of catches before and during the covid 19 pandemic to the catches of Pole and Line vessels at PT. Radios Apirja Sorong and to find out the impact of Pole and Line crew income before and during the covid-19 pandemic The average catch of pole and line vessels at PT. Radios Apirja Sorong before the COVID-19 pandemic (2019) was 77.57 tons per month while the average catch during COVID-19 (2020) was 69.78 tons per month, so the average pole and line boat catch before COVID -19 can be said to be still good, but during the COVID-19 pandemic the average catch decreased (minus) by 7.79 tons per month.

Review

This study presents a timely and relevant investigation into the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Cakalang (skipjack tuna, *Katsuwonus pelamis*) catches by pole and line vessels in the Sorong District. The clear objective to compare catch results before and during the pandemic (specifically 2019 vs. 2020) at a particular company, PT. Radios Apirja Sorong, is well-articulated. The abstract provides concrete figures, indicating a noticeable decrease in average monthly catches from 77.57 tons before the pandemic to 69.78 tons during, highlighting a 7.79-ton reduction. This direct quantitative comparison offers an initial insight into the operational challenges faced by the fishery sector during this unprecedented period. While the initial findings are intriguing, the abstract leaves several critical questions unanswered regarding the study's methodology and the robustness of its conclusions. The analysis appears limited to simple averages from a single company, which may not be representative of the broader fishery in Sorong District or West Papua. Crucially, the stated purpose of also examining the "impact of Pole and Line crew income before and during the covid-19 pandemic" is not addressed in the results section, leaving a significant gap in the presented findings. Furthermore, the abstract lacks details on the data collection process, the types of data analyzed beyond catch weight, and any statistical tests performed to ascertain the significance of the observed difference. Without understanding the changes in fishing effort, market dynamics, or operational constraints, attributing the entire decrease solely to the pandemic's direct impact on fishing operations remains speculative. Despite these limitations, the study addresses an important area of research concerning the resilience and challenges of local fisheries in the face of global crises. To strengthen its contribution, the full paper should elaborate extensively on the methodology, including data sources, sampling strategies, and statistical analyses. It is imperative that the findings related to crew income, as stated in the objectives, are presented and discussed comprehensively. Future work or the expanded discussion within the paper could benefit from exploring the specific mechanisms by which the pandemic might have influenced catch rates (e.g., reduced market access, operational restrictions, labor shortages) and considering a broader dataset encompassing more vessels or companies. With a more rigorous methodological framework and comprehensive discussion, this study has the potential to offer valuable insights into the socio-economic and ecological impacts of global events on artisanal and small-scale fisheries.

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