Analysis of the Potential and Exploitation Rate of Narrow-barred Spanish Mackerel (Scomberomorus commerson) in Bangka Waters

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Bangka Regency has a significant marine fisheries potential due to its strategic location bordering the open sea. This study aims to analyze the stock potential and utilization rate of Spanish mackerel (Scomberomorus commerson) in Bangka waters. Research activities were conducted from March to April 2025 using secondary data. The analysis applied the Schaefer model to estimate the maximum sustainable yield (MSY) and optimal fishing effort (Fopt). The results showed an MSY value of 2,362.749 tons per year and an Fopt of 117,831.803 trips. Visualization through catch response curves indicated that the 2022 production approached the MSY peak, while productions in 2020, 2021, 2023, and 2024 remained below it. This suggests that the utilization of Spanish mackerel resources in this area is still within sustainable limits. However, fisheries management needs to be directed more prudently to avoid overexploitation of stocks. Considering these results, data-driven management policies are necessary to maintain the sustainability of fisheries resources in Bangka watersAbstrak ditulis dalam bahasa Indonesia dengan jumlah 125-200 kata/frase, berisi tujuan penelitian, materi dan metode, hasil dan kesimpulan terpenting. Referensi tidak pernah dikutip dalam abstrak. Singkatan yang muncul dalam abstrak harus didefenisikan ketika pertama kali digunakan. Abstrak i diketik Times New Roman 10 dengan spasi tunggal. Keyword: Bangka waters, Maximum sustainable yield (MSY), Spanish mackerel, Sustainable catch