Abstract:
The research was conducted in December 2012 that took place in the
village of Sei Serdang Nagalawan Perbaungan Bedagai District, North Sumatra.
The purpose of this study was to determine the factors associated with capture
technology environmental friendliness on octopus trap gear and feasibility of
octopus traps. In conducting this study used a survey method is to perform direct
observations in the field and doing interviews and discussions with fishermen trap
octopus. From the observation in accordance with the FAO (1995) indicates that
the octopus trap fishing gear can classified into a very friendly environment. Gear
octopus trap gear is gear using conch shells to catch octopus. The results of the
feasibility analysis calculations on octopus trap fishing gear and benefits
appropriate to proceed with a B / C> 1 that is equal to 1.8, the FRR (Financial
Rate of Return) is 1.4%. and PPC (Payback Period of Capital) is 7 months.
