QUALITY IDENTIFICATION OF SKIPJACK TUNA (KATSUWONUS PELAMIS) CAUGHT USING POLE-AND-LINE VESSELS IN SORONG CITY

Abstract

Fish handling on vessels plays an important role in the quality of skipjack tuna. The purpose of this study was to identify the quality of pole-and-line caught skipjack tuna. The study was conducted using a descriptive method and purposive sampling, taking a sample of 3 vessels. An analysis was conducted through organoleptic, microbiological, and chemical (histamine) tests. Data were analyzed by descriptive, qualitative and quantitative displays via tables and graphics. The results of organoleptic, microbiological and chemical tests showed that skipjack tuna caught by pole-and-line vessels were still suitable to be consumed.

Keywords

• Skipjack tuna
• pole
• line
• Sorong