Asian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Research

Aims: This research on social mapping aims to provide an overview of the community's conditions and identify data-based characteristics to support the development of mini purse seine fishermen around the Nusantara Fishing Port in Pekalongan and inform local development and empower small-scale fishing communities.

Study Design: This study was designed as a descriptive qualitative research using a survey approach.

Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted in Panjang Wetan, North Pekalongan District, Pekalongan City, from December 2023 to August 2024.

Methodology: The primary method of data collection was a survey using questionnaires. Respondents were selected through purposive sampling based on several criteria. A total of 30 respondents were involved, including fishermen, fishermen's wives, and stakeholders in Dadap Village. The collected data were analyzed using qualitative descriptive analysis.

Results: The social variables found include: 118 mini purse seine fishermen in Panjang Wetan Sub-district are of Javanese ethnicity and speak the Javanese language; there is an associative relationship among the fishermen; most of the fishermen have only completed primary school; and one of the existing fishing traditions is the Sadranan ceremony.

Conclusion: This manuscript offers valuable insights into the everyday lives and socio-economic structures of small-scale fishing communities, particularly mini purse seine fishermen in Pekalongan. The topic is rarely explored in academic research, especially from a social mapping perspective. By presenting detailed findings on kinship, education, gender roles, and community dynamics, the study contributes meaningfully to the broader discourse on coastal development and grassroots-level policy. Its relevance extends to scholars, practitioners, and policymakers working in fisheries, rural sociology, and community empowerment.