Gastropod Inventory and Utilization as Traditional Food in Dusun Eri, Ambon: Implications for Coastal Resource Management | ||||
| Egyptian Journal of Aquatic Biology and Fisheries | ||||
| Article 129, Volume 29, Issue 4, July and August 2025, Page 2387-2397 PDF (269.05 K) | ||||
| DOI: 10.21608/ejabf.2025.445753 | ||||
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| Author | ||||
| Mailoa et al. | ||||
| Abstract | ||||
| This study documents the diversity, ecological characteristics, and socioeconomic utilization of gastropods in Dusun Eri, a coastal community in Ambon, Indonesia. Through field surveys and environmental assessments, eleven gastropod species were identified inhabiting the intertidal zone, which exhibited stable physicochemical conditions (temperature: 30–32°C; salinity: 26–34ppt; pH: 8.26–8.43). Among them, Lunella cinerea and Tylothais savignyi emerged as locally significant food resources, frequently harvested and prepared as traditional dishes such as “Bia Bumbu RW,” especially during periods of low fish availability. Ecological analysis suggests that the gastropod community reflects a healthy coastal ecosystem, with species composition comparable to undisturbed sites in Maluku. Notably, the dual role of these mollusks—as both nutritional resources and potential bioindicators (particularly T. savignyi for its metal accumulation capacity)—highlights the need for sustainable management strategies. Socioeconomic findings reveal that gastropod harvesting serves as an adaptive food security strategy deeply embedded in local coastal livelihoods. This research provides baseline data to inform coastal resource management in Maluku and recommends the development of science-based harvesting guidelines, implementation of water quality monitoring programs, and integration of traditional ecological knowledge into conservation planning. Overall, the study underscores the importance of gastropods as both ecological indicators and socioeconomic assets, offering a replicable model for balancing biodiversity conservation and community food security in tropical small-scale fisheries. | ||||
| Keywords | ||||
| Gastropods; Food security; Coastal ecology; Traditional fisheries; Maluku; Sustainable harvesting | ||||
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