Field Survey on Maritime Literacy and Seaweed Food Security in Community Service Initiatives Informed by Folklore

Rumalean, Iwan; Rachman, Gazali; Kurniawan, Sabda Aji; Sampulawa, Firsya Fadilah; Halim, Arif Nur; Supriyono, Areni Yulitawati

doi:10.15294/jce.v5i2.34131

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Field Survey on Maritime Literacy and Seaweed Food Security in Community Service Initiatives Informed by Folklore

Journal of Community Empowerment · Vol. 5 No. 2 (2025) · pp. 114–119

DOI: 10.15294/jce.v5i2.34131
ISSN: 2807-1115, 2798-5997
Published: 2025-10-27
Publisher: Universitas Negeri Semarang
Language: eng

Abstract

Coastal communities in Eastern Indonesia, particularly in the 3T (frontier, outermost, disadvantaged) regions, face complex challenges in managing abundant marine resources despite their cultural richness and ecological potential. This study was conducted in Waiheru Village, Ambon, which represents a coastal community where traditional maritime folklore remains a living heritage yet has not been optimally integrated into food security strategies. The research aimed to explore the level of maritime literacy and the utilization of seaweed for household food resilience by mapping the potentials and problems faced by women and youth as primary community actors. A qualitative field survey was carried out involving 60 respondents consisting of housewives and village youth, using open-ended questionnaires, semi-structured interviews, and direct observation. Thematic analysis revealed that folklore, such as the Nenek Luhu legend, can serve as an effective medium for strengthening ecological awareness and maritime identity. Findings indicated that housewives are central in basic seaweed processing for household consumption, but their skills remain limited to low-value products, while youth show strong interest in digital-based promotion despite constraints in technical capacity and internet access. This research contributes to science by offering an integrative model that links culture, ecology, and community-based economy as a foundation for sustainable coastal development.

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State University of Semarang
Universitas Pattimura
IKIP PGRI Bojonegoro
Universitas Kutai Kartanegara
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Co-author	Organisation	Joint articles
Ida Zulaeha	State University of Semarang	2
Suratno	State University of Semarang	1
Zuliyanti Zuliyanti	State University of Semarang	1
Santi Pratiwi Tri Utami	State University of Semarang	1
Cahyo Hasanudin	IKIP PGRI Bojonegoro	1
Falantino Eryk Latupapua	Universitas Pattimura	1
Yunita Sinaga	Universitas Kutai Kartanegara	1
Chrissanty Hiariej	Universitas Pattimura	1
Shabda Tian	Affiliation unknown	1
Nyoman Yatmi	Affiliation unknown	1
Septina Sulisyaningrum	State University of Semarang	1
Suratno Suratno	State University of Semarang	1
Rahayu Pristiwati	State University of Semarang	1
Meilan Arsanti	State University of Semarang	1

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