Operational characteristics and social-ecological context of Tali Kor: evidence from Watubela Island, Eastern Indonesia
摘要
The operation and social–ecological context of Tali Kor, a traditional gear used in Watubela, East Seram, Indonesia, were documented using a mixed-methods design in 2024. Data collection involved 50 respondents (11 tanase, 30 fishers, 9 local stakeholders) through in-depth interviews (March & August) and two FGDs (April & September), complemented by participatory observations and three monitored fishing operations (May–July). Results from the monitored trips showed total catches of 3.12–3.98 t per trip, composed exclusively of scads (Decapterus sp.), with mean lengths increasing from 27.0 cm (May) to 35.7 cm (July). No bycatch was recorded during these observations, and no visible substrate disturbance was noted. These findings suggest context-specific selectivity and low apparent habitat interaction under the observed conditions. It is important to note that final capture employed a supplementary barrier (monofilament) and a nylon lift net, which may influence selectivity assessments and warrants caution in interpretation. Given the constraints—limited sample size, site-specific observations, and largely observational habitat assessment—broad generalization beyond Watubela is avoided. The present evidence is offered as an initial, place-based account that may inform locally adapted applications. Future research should replicate trials across seasons and sites, incorporate standardized benthic surveys, quantify economic performance (including labor inputs), and examine knowledge transmission amid the limited number of active tanase.