THE SHELLFISH INDUSTRY IN INDONESIA: ECONOMIC SIGNIFICANCE, SUSTAINABILITY CHALLENGES AND COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT
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https://doi.org/10.29121/ijetmr.v12.i5.2025.1594Keywords:
Blood Shells, Sustainable Economic Development, Community Participation, WasteAbstract
The main objectives of this study us to explore the shellfish industry in Indonesia, examining its economic significance, production trends, export potential, and challenges in sustainable practices. The study investigates key issues such as shellfish waste utilization and community empowerment, focusing on gender roles un communities. The research design involved a comprehensive literature review, analyzing relevant studies, reports, and data on shellfish production, processing and trade. Methodologically, the study assessed the ecological role of shellfish in marine ecosystems and its economic contribution to coastal livehoods. The results indicate that the shellfish industry is an important component of the Indonesian economy but faces significant challenges, including inadequate infrastructure and limited market access. Furthermore, utilizing shellfish waste for value-added products shows great promise, while community empowerment, especially for women, is critical to strengthening the industry’s resilience. The study concludes that processing techniques and infrastructure improvements are neede to ensure the industry’s sustainability and competitiveness. Enhancement of gender-focused empowerment policies and programs is recommended to support long-term growth and ecological stability.
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