Pemberdayaan Masyarakat Masyarakat Nelayan Melalui Pengembangan Potensi Alam di Wilayah Pesisir Pantai Payangan Kabupaten Jember

Abstract

The issue of poverty among coastal communities, particularly fishermen, is heavily influenced by their primary activities and dependence on marine resources as their sole livelihood. The lifestyle patterns of coastal communities significantly impact family economies. The coastal area of Payangan Beach in the Jember Regency is rich in natural resources, particularly in tourism. The limited human resources among the coastal communities of Payangan result in insufficient attention and the need for improved management of the surrounding natural resources. Empowerment of the community, especially fishermen, needs to be enhanced to raise awareness about the importance of environmental conservation and sustainable utilization of natural resources. The research was conducted at Payangan Beach, Jember Regency, from August to October 2023, with a focus on empowering the fishing community through the development of natural resources. Data collection methods included observation techniques, interviews, and documentation. Subsequently, data analysis was carried out to draw conclusions from the research findings. Payangan Beach in the village of Sumberrejo, Ambulu District, Jember Regency, is still managed by the community without significant government involvement. The low awareness of the community regarding the importance of preserving and developing natural resources is a major obstacle, highlighting the urgent need to enhance the quality of human resources in the coastal area of Payangan. The coastal population is predominantly composed of the elderly and children, with insufficient empowerment efforts from the government. The primary activities still revolve around fishing and selling the catch. The decline in tourism management at Payangan Beach is attributed to a lack of innovation and government involvement, resulting in suboptimal tourism management and the improvem ent of human resources in the area.