THE LACK OF ENVIRONMENTAL JOURNALISM IN REPORTING SUSTAINABLE FISHERIES A CASE STUDY IN MEDIA REPORTS ABOUT CORAL REEF AND SUSTAINABLE FISHERIES IN PANGANDARAN

  • Author: Herlina Agustin
  • From: Faculty of Communication Sciences, Universitas Padjadjaran

Abstract:

Coral reefs are an important factor in the world of fisheries. As an ecosystem, coral reefs directly support the lives of various types of living things around them. Coral reefs provide shelter, feeding, and breeding for a variety of marine biota. Damage to coral reefs will directly affect the survival and sustainability of various animals and plants in the sea. But there was little media attention to coral reef damage in Pangandaran, the residence of Indonesian Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries Susi Pudjiastuti. This research uses a social mapping method to find out how the attention of Indonesian mass media to coral reefs in Pangandaran. Using environmental journalism analysis, the results show that the mass media does not consider coral reef damage as very important and should be dealt with promptly.

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