Maritime Tradition Knowledge in Agrarian Communities on The North Coast of Belitung

Aryandini Novita; Dadang Hikmah Purnama; Edward Saleh; Ari Siswanto

doi:10.61707/fmv4fj17

Authors

Aryandini Novita Department of Environmental Science, Postgraduate School University of Sriwijaya, Palembang, Indonesia, Research Center for Environmental Archaeology, Maritime Archaeology, and Cultural Sustainability, National Research and Innovation Agency, Palembang, Indonesia
Dadang Hikmah Purnama Department of Sociology, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences University of Sriwijaya, Indralaya, Indonesia
Edward Saleh Department of Agricultural Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture University of Sriwijaya, Indralaya, Indonesia
Ari Siswanto Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering University of Sriwijaya, Indralaya, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61707/fmv4fj17

Keywords:

Traditional Knowledge, Cultural Ecology, Adaptation Strategy, Environmental Resource Utilization, Maritime Tradition

Abstract

This article discusses knowledge of maritime traditions in agrarian communities on the North Coast of Belitung. The research method uses qualitative research through observation and interview techniques. Purposive sampling techniques are used to determine informants. For the validity of the data, triangulation of techniques and sources was conducted to check the correctness of the data and the researcher's understanding of the use of marine resources by agrarian communities on the North Coast of Belitung. The conclusion of this article underscores the profound influence of maritime tradition knowledge on the daily lives of agrarian communities on the North Coast of Belitung. Moreover, it illuminates the crucial role of this knowledge in upholding environmental sustainability and local cultural heritage. The implications of this research are significant, emphasizing the necessity of understanding and preserving this knowledge for maintaining harmonious relationships between humans and the marine environment.