Exploring the environmental and social impacts of shrimp farming: A literature review in the Southern Coastal Region of Java
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.61511/jek.v3i1.2025.2283Keywords:
coastal ecotourism, environmental impact, mangrove, shrimp farming, sustainable management.Abstract
Background: Shrimp farming in the southern coastal areas of Java has expanded rapidly due to increasing global demand, contributing significantly to local economic growth. However, this development has generated ecological degradation and social inequality, including water pollution, mangrove loss, and uneven resource distribution. Addressing these challenges requires balancing economic benefits with environmental and social sustainability. Methods: This study employed a qualitative literature review, analyzing five scientific sources on the impacts of shrimp farming on ecotourism, water quality, mangrove ecosystems, and socioeconomic conditions in Bantul, Kulon Progo, and Kebumen Regencies. Results: The analysis reveals that while shrimp farming enhances local incomes and can support ecotourism, unmanaged practices lead to ecosystem damage, water pollution, and heightened social disparities. Integrated management combining eco-friendly technologies, mangrove rehabilitation, waste treatment, and community empowerment is essential for sustainable development. Conclusion: Sustainable shrimp farming in Java’s coastal regions requires strict zoning, continuous monitoring, and policies that integrate environmental protection with community participation. Long-term development must prioritize economic productivity without sacrificing coastal ecosystem integrity. Novelty/Originality of this article: This study uniquely combines ecological and social perspectives, highlighting shrimp farming’s dual role.
References
Aini, M., & Parmi, H. J. (2022). Analisis tingkat pencemaran tambak udang di sekitar perairan laut desa padak guar kecamatan sambelia kabupaten lombok timur. Aquacoastmarine: Journal of Aquatic and Fisheries Sciences, 1(2), 67-75. https://doi.org/10.32734/jafs.v1i2.9025
Airawati, M. N., Fauzi, I., Mardiatno, D., & Khakhim, N. (2023). Analisis Kebijakan Keberlanjutan Budidaya Udang Vaname di Kabupaten Purworejo, Jawa Tengah. Jurnal Kebijakan Sosial Ekonomi Kelautan dan Perikanan, 13(2), 155-165. http://dx.doi.org/10.15578/jksekp.v13i2.12487
Akber, M. A., Aziz, A. A., & Lovelock, C. (2020). Major drivers of coastal aquaculture expansion in Southeast Asia. Ocean & Coastal Management, 198, 105364. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2020.105364
Anggraeni, D., Tandjung, S. D. (2007). The Effect of Shrimp Farm Waste Disposal on the Density and Distribution Pattern of Fish Larvae and Juveniles at the Bogowonto River Estuary in Kulon Progo Regency. Universitas Gadjah Mada.
Arizuna, M., Suprapto, D., & Muskanonfola, M. R. (2014). Kandungan nitrat dan fosfat dalam air pori sedimen di Sungai dan Muara Sungai Wedung Demak. Management of Aquatic Resources Journal (MAQUARES), 3(1), 7-16. https://doi.org/10.14710/marj.v3i1.4281
Astriana, B. H., Putra, A. P., & Ali, I. (2023). Peningkatan produksi udang dan potensi pencemaran perairan laut di Kabupaten Sumbawa. Jurnal Tambora, 7(3), 53-59. https://doi.org/10.36761/jt.v7i3.2923
Bappenas. (2014). Study on Sustainable Fisheries Management Strategies. Bappenas.
Banun, S., Arthana, W., & Suarna, W. (2008). Kajian ekologis pengelolaan tambak udang di Dusun Dangin Marga Desa Delodbrawah Kecamatan Mendoyo Kabupaten Jembrana Bali. Ecotrophic, 3(1), 379287. https://ojs.unud.ac.id/index.php/ECOTROPHIC/article/view/2482
Bartley, D. M. (2022). World Aquaculture 2020 – A Brief Overview. FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Circular No. 1233.
Bosma, R. H., Nguyen, T. H., Siahainenia, A. J., Tran, H. T., & Tran, H. N. (2016). Shrimp‐based livelihoods in mangrove silvo‐aquaculture farming systems. Reviews in Aquaculture, 8(1), 43-60. https://doi.org/10.1111/raq.12072
Cahyaningrum, C. D., Gunawan, W., & Rosmiati, M. (2017). Conditions and Potential of the Coastal Area of Bantul Regency as a Center for Sustainable Shrimp Farming on the South Coast of Indonesia. Journal of Agribusiness and Agricultural Socioeconomics, 2(1), 205-290. https://jurnal.unpad.ac.id/agricore/article/view/15072
Djohan, T. S. (2007). Distribusi Hutan Bakau Di Laguna Pantai Selatan Yogyakarta (Mangrove Distribution at the Lagoons in the Southern Coast of Yogyakarta). Jurnal Manusia dan Lingkungan, 14(1), 15-25. https://journal.ugm.ac.id/JML/article/view/18659/11952
Edrus, I. N., & Hadi, T. A. (2020). Struktur komunitas ikan karang di perairan pesisir Kendari Sulawesi Tenggara. Jurnal Penelitian Perikanan Indonesia, 26(2), 59-73. http://dx.doi.org/10.15578/jppi.26.2.2020.59-73
Fitriana, F., Sari, W. P., and Pramesti, D. (2022). Empowering Coastal Communities in Overcoming Shrimp Farm Waste Through Environmental Rehabilitation. Independent Community Journal, 6(6), 4814-4825. http://dx.doi.org/10.20473/.v9i2.2025.193-203
Haryanto, R., Suwondo, S., Juandi, J., & Siregar, S. H. (2023). Dampak Degradasi Mangrove Terhadap Hasil Perikanan Masyarakat. In Prosiding Seminar Nasional SATI, 1(1) pp. 187-195. https://ojs.unkriswina.ac.id/index.php/semnas-FST/article/view/427
Hidayat, S. S., Nirmala, K., Djokosetiyanto, D., & Mulyaningrum, S. R. H. (2015). Dominant Factors Affecting Sediment Oxygen Consumption Rates in Intensive Vaname Shrimp Ponds (Litopenaeus vannamei). 7(2), 639–654. https://journal.ipb.ac.id/index.php/jurnalikt/article/view/11031
Hou, Y., Yang, J., Russoniello, C. J., Zheng, T., Wu, M. L., & Yu, X. (2022). Impacts of coastal shrimp ponds on saltwater intrusion and submarine groundwater discharge. Water Resources Research, 58(7), e2021WR031866. https://doi.org/10.1029/2021WR031866
Juwita, E., Soewardi, K., & Yonvitner, Y. (2015). Kondisi habitat dan ekosistem mangrove kecamatan simpang pesak, belitung timur untuk pengembangan tambak udang (Habitat Conditions and Mangrove Ecosystem in Simpang Pesak District, East Belitung for Development of Shrimp Pond). Jurnal Manusia dan Lingkungan, 22(1), 59-65. https://doi.org/10.22146/jml.18725
Kalor, J. D., Indrayani, E., & Akobiarek, M. N. (2019). Fisheries resources of mangrove ecosystem in Demta Gulf, Jayapura, Papua, Indonesia. Aquaculture, aquarium, conservation & legislation, 12(1), 219-229. https://bioflux.com.ro/docs/2019.219-229.pdf
Mahaka, T. Y., Haeruddin, H., & Rudiyanti, S. Analisis Daya Tampung Beban Pencemaran Sungai Telomoyo Kabupaten Kebumen, Jawa Tengah. Jurnal Pasir Laut, 9(2), 21-30. https://doi.org/10.14710/jpl.2025.69127
Macusi, E. D., Estor, D. E. P., Borazon, E. Q., Clapano, M. B., & Santos, M. D. (2022). Environmental and socioeconomic impacts of shrimp farming in the Philippines: A critical analysis using PRISMA. Sustainability, 14(5), 2977. https://doi.org/10.3390/su14052977
McKenzie, T., Holloway, C., Dulai, H., Tucker, J. P., Sugimoto, R., Nakajima, T., ... & Santos, I. R. (2020). Submarine groundwater discharge: A previously undocumented source of contaminants of emerging concern to the coastal ocean (Sydney, Australia). Marine Pollution Bulletin, 160, 111519. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2020.111519
Muluk, C., & Bailey, C. (2019). Social and environmental impacts of coastal aquaculture in Indonesia. In Aquacultural Development (pp. 193-209). Routledge.
Murti, A. K., & Aurellia, S. A. (2024, December). Pengelolaan Lingkungan Pada Program Shrimp Estate Guna Pemenuhan Hak Atas Lingkungan Yang Baik dan Sehat. In Prosiding Seminar Hukum Aktual Fakultas Hukum Universitas Islam Indonesia (pp. 129-137). https://journal.uii.ac.id/psha/article/view/37442
Ngabito, P. A., Bialangi, N., and Kunusa, W. R. (2024). Analysis of Shrimp Farm Wastewater Quality in Mananggu District Using a UV-Vis Spectrophotometer. Journal of Chemistry Education and Chemistry, 7(3), 229-240. http://dx.doi.org/10.31602/dl.v7i3.16657
Pallavi, & Kumari, S. (2024). Eutrophication: Understanding and Mitigating Eutrophication in Pond Water. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 13(11), 21-25. https://doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2024.1311.003
Paulangan, Y. P. (2014). Potensi ekosistem mangrove di taman wisata teluk youtefa kota jayapura papua. Jurnal Kelautan: Indonesian Journal of Marine Science and Technology, 7(2), 60-68. https://journal.trunojoyo.ac.id/jurnalkelautan/article/view/798
Payo, A., Lázár, A. N., Clarke, D., Nicholls, R. J., Bricheno, L., Mashfiqus, S., & Haque, A. (2017). Modeling daily soil salinity dynamics in response to agricultural and environmental changes in coastal Bangladesh. Earth's Future, 5(5), 495-514. https://doi.org/10.1002/2016EF000530
Pratama, D. R., & Santoso, D. (2021). Environmental Impacts of Intensive Shrimp Farms in Coastal Areas. Journal of Coastal Ecology, 15(2), 75-86. https://ijaseit.insightsociety.org/index.php/ijaseit/article/download/14181/pdf_2100/40599
Downloads
Published
How to Cite
Issue
Section
Citation Check
License
Copyright (c) 2025 Lisa Andini, Pratama Bimo Purwanto, Cininta Natya Kirana, Alamsyah Ulfani, Citra Riandika, Telly Indi Cahyaning Puteri
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
