Length frequency distribution of yellow-tail fusilier ( Caesio Cuning) in several fishing gears in the managed access and reserves of Pasikolaga, Buton Strait Muna Regency

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Abstract Yellow-tail fusilier ( Caesio cuning ) is the dominant catch caught by fishermen in the Buton Strait, especially in the Managed Access and Reserves of Pasikolaga, Muna District, Southeast Sulawesi. The level of utilization of the yellow-tail is quite high, and it is caught in several fishing gear of several sizes, so it is necessary to have management arrangements to maintain the yellow-tail fish resource. This study aimed to determine the size distribution of yellow-tail fish caught using several fishing gear types. This research was conducted in May 2021 - May 2022 in Buton Strait, Muna Regency. This study analyzed trap catches, drift gillnets, surface gillnet, vertical hand lines, and bottom gillnets. The results showed that 13828 ( Caesio cuning ) fish of different sizes were caught during the study period. The dominant sizes caught in traps were 21 - 22 cmTL (356), drive gillnet 21 - 22 cmTL (367), net 23 - 24 cmTL (159), Gillnet 22 - 23 cmTL (2263) and vertical hand line 19-20 cmTL (1063). Therefore, regulations related to the number of catches and the use of fishing gear must implemented to create a sustainable.

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