PENERAPAN TEKNOLOGI UFL PLUS (UNDERWATER FISH LAMP PLUS) DALAM MENINGKATKAN DAYA SAING USAHA PERIKANAN BAGAN PERAHU DI DESA MUARA TINOBU, KABUPATEN KONAWE UTARA

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Muara Tinobu Village is one of the coastal villages located in Lasolo District, North Konawe Regency. The abundance of fishery resources is not accompanied by adequate use of light fishing technology, so that the number of catches obtained is erratic. The purpose of this activity is to increase the competitiveness of the bagan business by increasing the number of catches through the use of UFLPlus by attracting the arrival of fish so that they are easily accessible to small-scale bagan fishermen. Methods of activities carried out include: (1) Analysis of the situation, problems and needs of partners; (2) Material preparation; (3) Implementation of Training; (4) Application of UFLPus Technology in the Field; (5) Partner Knowledge Evaluation. The method of activities in the field is to use UFLPlus. The results are proven to be able to increase the catch by 2 -3 times from the use of surface lights. The results of community service activities are new knowledge and skills related to the use of UFLPlus technology, how to assemble and apply it to the actual environment, as well as a guidebook for using UFLPlus. The training materials provided include: (1) Counseling on the use of UFLPlus as a light fishing technology that can assist fishermen in fishing operations. This technology is used in fishing gear that operates at night. The use of light is thought to be most effective in gathering fish; (2) Methods of Assembly and Instructions or procedures for using UFLPlus, after the extension activities are carried out in which the material is delivered by the community service team and assisted by extension workers from the Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Service of North Konawe Regency, followed by question and answer activities regarding all matters related to light fishing and use of UFLPLus technology. The next activity was UFLPLus assembly training and producing 1 set of UFLPlus tools. The community service program can increase the income of fishermen and the competitiveness of the charter business in Muara Tinobu Village and other areas in North Konawe Regency. There was an increase in the number of catches by 2 to 3 times compared to if fishermen only used surface lights as usual. Training activities which include counseling, workshops and implementation of the use of UFLPlus which are equipped with guidebooks related to UFLPlus.