Dredging (Penggaruk)

by Anggie Raihan Azis Nasution

Nim : 2304135628 (PSP B UNGGUL)

Dredging Mechanics
The Dredge
Dredges are fishing tools with
wooden or metal frames,
equipped with teeth or hooks,
and sometimes nets, used to
rake the seafloor.
Seafloor Disturbance
Dredging involves dragging the
dredge along the bottom of
water bodies, disturbing the
sediment and resident
organisms.
Catch Composition
The catch from dredging is
dominated by demersal species,
those living on the seafloor,
including shellfish, crabs, and
snails.
Impacts of Dredging
1 Shellfish 2 Habitat Disruption 3 Reducing
Sustainability Dredging activities can
Populations
Dredges are non-selective, significantly disturb and Excessive dredging is a
catching young shellfish damage seafloor habitats, major contributor to the
that should be released to with long-lasting effects. decline of shellfish and
maintain populations. other demersal species.
Dredged Species Composition
Shellfish
Dredges are highly effective at catching
shellfish, which make up the majority of
the catch.
Crabs
Crabs are caught in significant numbers,
though their scattered habitat distribution
limits their presence in the catch.

Shrimp
Shrimp are the least abundant component of the dredge catch, as they prefer the muddy
and sandy seafloor habitats.
Dredging Regulations
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Size Limits Habitat Protection Catch Quotas

Regulations often mandate the Certain sensitive seafloor Catch limits and seasonal
release of young, undersized habitats may be designated as restrictions can help prevent
shellfish to protect off-limits to dredging overharvesting of dredged
populations. activities. species.
Selective Dredging Techniques

Adjustable Spacing Grid On-Board Remote

Dredges Grids with specific
Sorting Monitoring
Dredges with spacing to allow smaller Mechanisms to sort and Using cameras and
customizable settings to organisms to pass release unwanted catch sensors to track
target specific species through. back into the water. dredging impacts in
and sizes. real-time.
Sustainable Dredging Practices
Habitat Conservation Catch Reporting
Avoiding sensitive seafloor areas and protecting Comprehensive tracking and monitoring of
critical habitats from disturbance. dredging activities and catch composition.

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Catch Selectivity
Using selective dredging methods to minimize
bycatch and preserve juvenile populations.
The Future of Dredging
Technological Advancements Improved gear design and automation to
enhance selectivity and reduce impacts.

Collaborative Management Cooperation between fisheries, regulators, and

scientists to develop sustainable practices.

Ecosystem-Based Approaches Considering the broader environmental impacts

of dredging and mitigating them.