ADAPTASI NELAYAN TERHADAP KENAIKAN HARGA SOLAR DI DERMAGA ANGIN-ANGIN DEMAK JAWA TENGAH

Abstract

The increase in the price of diesel occurred because expenditure from fishing business activities was greater than before, thus affecting the economic situation of fishing families at the Angin-Angin pier, Demak. Fishermen at the Angin-Angin Pier, Demak are implementing economic adaptation strategies with the aim of surviving in the face of rising diesel fuel prices. The aim of this research is to analyze the economics of the adaptation strategies implemented by fishermen and analyze the economic impact of the adaptation strategies that have been implemented in overcoming the increase in the price of diesel fuel for fishermen at the Angin-Angin Pier in the Demak Region, Central Java. This research uses a qualitative research model with a type of field research with an empirical approach. The results of this research can be concluded that fishermen at the Angin-Angin pier, Demak apply economic adaptation strategies, including: 1) The active strategy carried out is looking for side jobs and optimizing the role of family members. 2) The passive strategy used is to reduce family expenses by getting all family members to get used to eating simple side dishes. The impact of the economic adaptation strategy that has been implemented by fishermen is that they can fulfil their family's basic needs, have emergency funds, and buy diesel fuel for fishing purposes.

Keywords: Adaptation, Fishermen, Prices.