Temporal Distribution and Nike Fishing Techniques at the Estuary of the Bone River

Abstract

This study aims to determine the pattern of temporal distribution and fishing techniques of Nike (Awaous sp.) In Gorontalo City. The research was conducted in October 2016 to January 2017 (Muharram to Jumadil - Early 1438 H). The method used is the method of random sampling and interviews. From the research results it is known that the temporal distribution pattern of Nike fish <1 means that the distribution pattern is random. Nike fishing is done by using three types of fishing gear namely; spoonful, tutaluo and tagahu. Where the snail and tutaluo fishing gear are operated by scooping nike fish in the waters, while tagahu is operated by circling the hordes of nike fish in the waters.

Keywords: nike; Awaous sp.; temporal; distribution; fishing techniques