Panglima Laot: Safeguarding Indonesia's West Coastal Marine Resources through Local Wisdom in Aceh, Indonesia

Citra Permatasari; Teguh Yuwono; Kismartini Kismartini

doi:10.62157/ijsdfs.v1i1.3

Authors

Citra Permatasari Master of Public Administration, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Diponegoro, Semarang, Jawa Tengah, Indonesia
Teguh Yuwono Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Diponegoro, Semarang, Indonesia
Kismartini Kismartini Department of Government Science Administration, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences Universitas Diponegoro, Semarang, Jawa Tengah, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62157/ijsdfs.v1i1.3

Keywords:

Panglima Laot, Coastal Marine, Resources, Local wisdom, Safeguarding

Abstract

Sea is an ecosystem that contains biota and abiotic that are interdependent on one another. Marine resources have many possible uses, so protecting them from environmental damage is extremely important. In addition to needing protection, most coastal residents rely on marine resources for survival, so it is essential to make various efforts to prevent their degradation. In this context, the role of government and society is needed to protect and preserve it. Several regions in Indonesia still prioritize local wisdom in protecting marine ecosystems, especially coastal areas. This research examines the Panglima Laot as the guardian of coastal natural resources in Aceh; this province is located at the western tip of Indonesia. A traditional institution known as Panglima Laot exists among Acehnese people, particularly among those who live along the shore because they play a key part in reducing environmental deterioration and enhancing the conditions for fishermen. The coastal community of Acehnese is participating in the preservation of marine habitats by maintaining Panglima Laot. The locals think that conserving ancestors' cultural legacy involves caring for nature and acting responsibly. The strategy employed in this qualitative study for data collecting is ethnography and literature review. According to the reality on the ground, Panglima Laot continues to have legitimacy from the locals, which means Aceh's maritime ecosystem is still maintained. The next generation must be educated to preserve cultural tradition.

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