Environmental Adaptation Strategies for Sustainable SmallScale Fisheries in Prigi Bay, Trenggalek

Abstract
The sustainability of small-scale fisheries livelihoods is highly vulnerable to environmental changes. This study uses the Sustainable Livelihood Approach (SLA) through five capitals that shape sustainable livelihoods. Environmental changes in Prigi Bay into a tourist area encourage small-scale fisheries households to implement sustainable livelihood strategies. The analysis results show that human capital in education, health and alternative employment has the ability and convenience for small-scale fishers. Natural resource capital using natural resource forecasting is used as a consideration or control for production in the coming year that exceeds or is still below CMSY. The financial capital of small-scale fishers produces a value that is profitable and feasible to run. The social capital of small-scale fishers in the form of trust, social norms, and social networks is running well. Infrastructure in physical capital is generally in good condition and available. Market capital that runs in small-scale fishers is following supply chain standards. The government provides policies and training for small-scale fishers to improve their skills and expertise. Efforts to achieve strategies to enhance the sustainability of small-scale fishers’ livelihoods with S-O strategies, through increasing fish catches with the help of the use of technology such as GPS and fish finder, implementing other alternative business practices by utilizing available yard land, and expanding distribution channels to reach a wider market by utilizing relationships, through natural, social, financial, human resources, market, fiscal, and policy aspects.
Keywords: Small-Scale Fisheries, Strategy, Sustainable Livelihood Approach, Sustainability.

Author(s): Pudji Purwanti*, Candra Adi Intyas, Dwi Sofiati, Mochammad Fattah, Vika Annisa Qurrata, Jumadil Saputra, Asyifa Anandya
Volume: 6 Issue: 2 Pages: 255-279
DOI: https://doi.org/10.47857/irjms.2025.v06i02.03624