Optimizing Blue Justice in the Protection of Small-Scale Fishermen in the Coastal Region of Yogyakarta

Indonesia, a country which has abundant marine natural resources and it is faced with significant challenges in efforts to manage coastal resources sustainably. The Yogyakarta Regional Coastal Area has great fisheries potential, experiencing various problems related to injustice in resource distribution, the dominance of large industrial actors, and ecosystem damage due to fisheries activities that are not environmentally friendly. Blue Justice provides a theoretical and practical framework to encourage the creation of a sustainable fisheries management system by emphasizing aspects of social justice and access rights for small-scale fishers to fisheries resources. The Blue Justice concept focuses on efforts to address inequality in marine resource management, ensure protection of coastal ecosystems, and empower fishing communities in order to achieve inclusive and sustainable fisheries development. This research aims to analyze the optimizing of the Blue Justice concept in fisheries management in the coastal area of Yogyakarta, as well as formulate policies which can strengthen the position of small-scale fishers in an effort to preserve the environment and improve the welfare of coastal communities. This research is expected to provide involvement in the development of marine resource management models that are sharper, more equitable, and fair to the needs of ecosystems and local communities.