THE ULAYAT RIGHT TO THE SEA IN ARU ISLANDS DISTRICT OF INDONESIA: A STUDY OF FISHERIES RESOURCES MANAGEMENT BASED ON CUSTOMARY COMMUNITY

Abstract

Indigenous peoples in the Aru Islands coastal area manage the potential of coastal and marine resources in a traditional manner known as sea customary rights. This paper analyzed customary rights to the sea in the Aru Islands District. In analysing the problems above, this study used descriptive qualitative methods carried out in Aru Islands Regency, Maluku Province. As for data collection, a series of observations, in-depth interviews and focused group discussions (FGD) have been successfully carried out. Then the results showed that in carrying out the management of the coastal and marine environment, the indigenous community of the Aru Archipelago adheres firmly to the rights of the customary land. Customary rights to the sea are traditions that have been passed down for generations and are respected by indigenous peoples. Customary rights are also part of the conception of customary act regarding land and sea rights to indigenous peoples. However, the current condition is that not all villages in Aru Islands Regency impose sea customary regulations. Villages that enforce marine customary guidance only consist of ten traditional villages with different systems and patterns between one customary village and other customary villages. Some traditional villages such as Luthur Village and Rebi Village impose sea customary guidance based on clan (Fam). While other villages impose sea customary guidance based on their villages. Enforcement of the rules-based on villages in the form of payments for traditional guidance paid by fishermen through the owners of capital.

Keywords

• customary rights
• aru sea
• fish resources
• customary law