Electronic Theses and Dissertation

ABSTRAK
Variabilitas iklim yang ditandai dengan perubahan pola cuaca, meningkatnya
intensitas angin, gelombang tinggi, dan ketidakpastian musim telah
memengaruhi aktivitas penangkapan ikan serta kondisi sosial ekonomi nelayan.
Kondisi tersebut menyebabkan nelayan menghadapi penurunan hasil
tangkapan, meningkatnya risiko melaut, dan ketidakstabilan pendapatan
sehingga diperlukan berbagai strategi untuk mempertahankan keberlangsungan
mata pencaharian. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis strategi nelayan
dalam menghadapi variabilitas iklim di Gampong Keude Pante Raja,
Kecamatan Pante Raja, Kabupaten Pidie Jaya. Penelitian ini menggunakan
teori strategi adaptasi Norman Long. Metode yang digunakan adalah penelitian
kualitatif dengan pendekatan deskriptif. Penentuan informan dilakukan secara
purposive, sedangkan pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui observasi,
wawancara mendalam, dan dokumentasi. Data dianalisis melalui tahapan
reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian
menunjukkan bahwa nelayan menerapkan berbagai strategi adaptasi, yaitu
intensifikasi melalui pemanfaatan informasi cuaca dan penyesuaian teknik
penangkapan, ekstensifikasi dengan memperluas daerah penangkapan hingga
melakukan migrasi sementara ke wilayah perairan yang lebih produktif,
diversifikasi mata pencaharian melalui pekerjaan di luar sektor perikanan, serta
membangun solidaritas dan jaringan sosial antarnelayan untuk memperoleh
informasi, bantuan pekerjaan, dan dukungan ekonomi. Berbagai strategi
tersebut menunjukkan bahwa kemampuan adaptasi nelayan tidak hanya
bergantung pada sumber daya ekonomi, tetapi juga pada pemanfaatan modal
sosial dalam menghadapi variabilitas iklim.
Kata Kunci: Variabilitas Iklim, Strategi Adaptasi, Nelayan, Modal Sosial.

ABSTRACT Climate variability, characterized by changes in weather patterns, increasing wind intensity, high waves, and unpredictable seasons, has affected fishing activities and the socio-economic conditions of fishermen. These conditions have resulted in declining fish catches, increased risks at sea, and unstable incomes, requiring fishermen to develop various strategies to sustain their livelihoods. This study aims to analyze the strategies employed by fishermen in responding to climate variability in Keude Pante Raja Village, Pante Raja District, Pidie Jaya Regency. This study applies Norman Long’s adaptation strategy theory. A qualitative research method with a descriptive approach was employed. Informants were selected using purposive sampling, while data were collected through observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation. The data were analyzed through the stages of data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings indicate that fishermen implement various adaptation strategies, including intensification through the use of weather information and adjustments to fishing techniques, extensification by expanding fishing grounds and undertaking temporary migration to more productive fishing areas, livelihood diversification by engaging in non-fishing occupations, and strengthening solidarity and social networks among fishermen to obtain information, employment opportunities, and economic support. These strategies demonstrate that fishermen's adaptive capacity depends not only on economic resources but also on the utilization of social capital in responding to climate variability. Keywords: Climate Variability, Adaptation Strategies, Fishermen, Social Capital.