KAJIAN SOSIAL EKONOMI TERHADAP POTENSI DAN PEMANFAATAN SUMBER DAYA ALAM LAUT DAN PESISIR DI PULAU BEBALANG KECAMATAN MANGANITU SELATAN KABUPATEN KEPULAUAN SANGIHE
Authors: Kumaseh Eunike Irene , Sarapil Costantein Imanuel , Ikhtiagung Ganjar Ndaru , Puspaputri Erlin 
Published: October 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji potensi pemanfaatan sumber daya alam laut dan pesisir di Pulau Bebalang Kecamatan Manganitu Selatan Kabupaten Kepulauan Sangihe Propinsi Sulawesi Utara. Pengambilan data dilakukan dengan cara mengumpulkan data secara langsung melalui wawancara dan observasi di tengah masyarakat Pulau Bebalang. Metode penelitian yang digunakan yaitu deskriptif kualitatif dan menggunakan analisis SWOT dalam pengambilan keputusan untuk pengembangan Pulau Bebalang. Pengambilan data dilakukan dengan mengumpulkan data primer di Kantor Kampung Bebalang, serta kuisioner yang dijalankan untuk 40 orang masyarakat Kampung Bebalang. Pemanfaatan sumber daya alam pesisir dan bawah laut di Pulau Bebalang merupakan gabungan aspek lingkungan, sumber daya manusia, serta faktor sosial ekonomi masyarakat. Potensi wilayah pesisir seperti pantai berpasir, serta potensi bawah laut di Pulau Bebalang seperti kekayaan terumbu karang dan lamun, dapat dikembangkan ke berbagai bidang seperti wisata bahari, tour & travel, konservasi, dan lain sebagainya. Namun, perlu juga memperhatikan adanya ancaman. Rekomendasi strategi untuk pengembangan potensi Pulau Bebalang berada pada kuadaran I artinya Progresif. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa pengembangan potensi Pulau Bebalang dalam kondisi prima dan mantap sehingga dapat berkembang lebih maju. Kondisi ini memungkinkan dalam peningkatan pendapatan masyarakat sambil tetap menjaga kelestarian lingkungan.

This study aims to examine the potential utilization of marine and coastal natural resources in Bebalang Island, Manganitu Selatan District, Sangihe Islands Regency, North Sulawesi Province. Data was collected by collecting data directly through interviews and observations in the community of Bebalang Island. The research method used is descriptive qualitative and uses SWOT analysis in making decisions for the development of Bebalang Island. Data were collected by collecting primary data at the Bebalang Village Office, as well as a questionnaire which was run for 40 people from Bebalang Village. The utilization of coastal and underwater natural resources on Bebalang Island is a combination of environmental aspects, human resources, and community socioeconomic factors. The potential of coastal areas such as sandy beaches, as well as the underwater potential of Bebalang Island, such as the richness of coral reefs and seagrass, can be developed into various fields such as marine tourism, tours & travel, conservation, and so on. However, it is also necessary to pay attention to threats. The recommended strategy for developing the potential of Bebalang Island is in the I consciousness, which means Progressive. This shows that the development of Bebalang Island's potential is in a prime and steady condition so that it can develop more advanced. This condition makes it possible to increase people's income while maintaining environmental sustainability.