Study of Space Needs In Fishermen's Fishery Activities, Seberang Fishing Village, Paluh Kurau, Indonesia

Abstract

Kampung Nelayan Seberang, Paluh Kurau is a coastal area located in Muara Belawan, Indonesia Province, where the community relies heavily on capture fisheries as their primary economic activity. Socio-economic and cultural challenges faced by the fishing community contribute to low income levels and a reduced quality of life. The need for adequate spatial support for fishing activities serves as a key driver of the local economy. This study aims to examine the relationship between economic activities and community behavior in shaping spatial patterns, particularly those related to fisheries. A descriptive analysis method was employed, using Behaviour Mapping and Place-Centered Mapping approaches. The results indicate that the coastal fishing community in Kampung Nelayan Seberang has unique characteristics, living, growing and developing in the transition area between land and sea areas. The terrace of the fishermen’s house as a mooring or dock for ships, the main space for fishing activities is directly accessible to the waters that are the source of life for fishermen.