Spatial Planning of Marine Finfish Aquaculture Facilities in Indonesia

Roberto Mayerle,* Ketut Sugama** Karl-Heinz Runte,*
Nyoman Radiarta** and Stella Maris Vallejo*1
Abstract

This paper presents results of application of processes and steps for improving spatial planning of marine finfish aquaculture facilities in Indonesia. Emphasis is given to species cultured in floating net cages for export. The investigations were done at several sites in Indonesia.

The effectiveness of the spatial planning tools adopted here is demonstrated for a grow-out facility in the northwest of Bali. Methods for site selection and estimation of carrying capacities based primarily on results of simulation models proved to be quite effective for sites with scarce data. Results of the assessment of the facility in Bali led to the identification of farms located outside suitable areas and exceeding ecological carrying capacity of fish farm production.
Yet it was found that with proper siting and controlled increases in fish farm production, the overall aquaculture production in the bay could be increased without harming the environment. As the bulk of marine finfish aquaculture uses traditional technologies, the potential for expansion of the activity in the existing sites is ample. In addition to good environmental characteristics and conflicts with other activities, the selection of new sites should emphasize an access to markets and infrastructure. Siting and carrying capacities should be linked to licensing procedures at feasibility stages of developments. It is necessary to adapt the existing regulations for licensing and impact assessments to the technological advancements in the field. Basic biosecurity rules such as stricter control of seeds and cost-effective early warning systems for monitoring water quality parameters should be employed to ensure fish survival. Lack of qualified personnel remains a major constraint for enforcing technical and managerial procedures. Hence for the success of the industry, capacity building for strengthening individuals and institutions should be at the top of the agenda.

1 The views expressed in this information product are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of FAO or the World Bank Group.

*Research and Technology Centre Westcoast, University of Kiel, Germany.
**Centre for Aquaculture Research and Development, Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, Indonesia.
Mayerle, R., Sugama, K., Runte, K-H., Radiarta, N. & Maris Vallejo, S. 2017. Spatial Planning of Marine Finfish Aquaculture Facilities in Indonesia. In J. Aguilar-Manjarrez, D. Soto & R. Brummett. Aquaculture zoning, site selection and area management under the ecosystem approach to aquaculture. Full document, pp. 222–252. Report ACS113536. Rome, FAO, and World Bank Group, Washington, DC. 395 pp.