ACTIVITY REPORT: Scoping and Rapid Assessment in Morotai Island [February 20 26, 2017]

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1 USAID SUSTAINABLE ECOSYSTEMS ADVANCED (SEA) PROJECT ACTIVITY REPORT: Scoping and Rapid Assessment in Morotai Island [February 20 26, 2017] Prepared by: ASRIL DJUNAIDI DISCLAIMER This activity report is made possible by the generous support of the American People through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) with the close collaboration of the Government of Indonesia (GOI). The contents of this Activity Report: Scoping and Rapid Assessment in Morotai Island. February 20-26, 2017 P a g e 1 report are the sole responsibility of Tetra Tech and do not necessarily reflect the views of USAID or the United States Government.

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION... 4 OBJECTIVES OF ACTIVITY... 4 SUMMARY OF PARTICIPANTS... 4 RESULTS... 5 KEY OUTPUTS, OUTCOMES, AND ACHIEVEMENTS... 7 RECOMMENDATIONS... 7 PHOTOS AND CAPTIONS... 8 ANNEXES Activity Report: Scoping and Rapid Assessment in Morotai Island. February 20-26, 2017 P a g e 2

3 ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS Bappeda CTC EKKP3K FMA KKPD MPA PERDA POKMASWAS PO2 LIPI RIPPARDA RTRW RZWP3K SEA SKPT WCS Badan Perencanaan Pembangunan Daerah (Provincial Development Planning Agency) Coral Triangle Center Efektivitas Pengelolaan Kawasan Konservasi Perairan, Pesisir dan Pulau-pulau Kecil (Effective Management of Marine Protected Areas, Coastal Areas, and Small Islands) Fisheries Management Area Kawasan Konservasi Perairan Daerah (Local/District Marine Protected Area) Marine Protected Area Peraturan Daerah (Regional Regulation) Kelompok Masyarakat Pengawas (Community-based Surveillance Groups) Pusat Penelitian Oseanografi Lembaga Ilmu Pengetahuan Indonesia (The Research Centre For Oceanography, Indonesian Institute of Sciences) Rencana Induk Pengembangan Kepariwisataan Daerah (Tourism Development Master Plan) Rencana Tata Ruang Wilayah (The Regional Spatial Plan) Rencana Zonasi Wilayah Pesisir dan Pulau Pulau Kecil (Zonation Plan of Coastal Areas and Small Islands) Sustainable Ecosystems Advanced Sentra Kelautan dan Perikanan Terpadu (Center for Integrated Marine and Fisheries) Wildlife Conservation Society Activity Report: Scoping and Rapid Assessment in Morotai Island. February 20-26, 2017 P a g e 3

4 INTRODUCTION The USAID Sustainable Ecosystems Advanced (USAID SEA) Project is a five year contract that supports the Government of Indonesia to conserve biological diversity and improve the governance of marine resources at local, district, provincial and national levels. By using an ecosystem based approach to management and engaging key stakeholders, the USAID SEA project will 1) enhance conservation and sustainable use of marine resources by reforming fisheries management and promoting marine protected areas to enhance fisheries productivity, food and nutrition security, and sustainable livelihoods within the target area; 2) strengthen the leadership role and capacity of the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries and local governments to promotes conservation and sustainable fishing. Scoping of the proposed project areas within the mandate of the USAID SEA Project is extremely important to understand the area s socio-economic context, status of fisheries and other coastal and marine resources. Thus a rapid assessment has been conducted on Morotai Island that is located on the north part of Halmahera Island is one of the proposed areas to be later managed within this project. OBJECTIVES OF ACTIVITY The objectives of this scoping and rapid assessment are to: 1. Collect information on the existing MPA or the proposed MPA. 2. Quickly look at the existing ecosystem within the MPA and the proposed MPA site. 3. Understand the use of marine resources and use patterns by the local community on the island and that include the fisheries and tourism sectors. 4. Collect secondary data/reports/information from government institutions that work in the region of Morotai Island Regency and that include tourism development plans, fisheries development plan, spatial plans and other development plans. 5. Understand the existing fisheries and tourism management being applied in the area. 6. Assess availability of transportation and accommodation as well as logistics for the baseline and biophysical surveys. 7. Identify potential partners or stakeholders that the project can collaborate with in the future 8. Identify local potential partners to conduct the coming biophysical and socioeconomical surveys. SUMMARY OF PARTICIPANTS The scoping team consisted of: 1. Asril Djunaidi (USAID SEA Core) 2. Marthen Welly (CTC) 3. Mad Korebima (CTC) 4. Wira Sanjaya (CTC) 5. Elisnawaty (CTC) 6. Reinhart Paat (CTC) 7. Maulita Sari Hani (Lita Hutapea) 8. Samar Ishak (WCS Maluku Utara) Activity Report: Scoping and Rapid Assessment in Morotai Island. February 20-26, 2017 P a g e 4

5 RESULTS 1. Information on MPA There is only one existing MPA that has been declared and approved by Regent s Decree of Morotai Island Number 523/42/PM/2012 which is KKPD or District MPA of Rao Island with coverage area of 330 Ha. This area is divided into three areas of allocation: Turtle Protected Zone (110 ha), Turtle Breeding Zone (90 ha) and Limited Use Zone (130 ha). The status of EKKP3K (Effective Management of Marine Protected Areas, Coastal and Small Islands) of this MPA is still in red. During this trip, we had an opportunity to check the underwater condition of proposed MPA of Mitita Island and Wayabula. Mitita Island is recognized as a shark diving point in the region. It has good coral condition with sea-fans, sea-whips, soft and hard corals (branching and massive). This site could be developed as a shark sanctuary with special use for tourism only with limited activity such as diving, snorkeling and kayaking. Wayabula has also good coral condition with so many sea-whips and branching corals. It is also good for marine tourism such as diving, snorkeling and sea kayaking. It is located at the main island of Morotai. Wayabula is also a proposed place for a fisheries harbor in Morotai. 2. Information on Ecosystems in area There are complete ecosystems in Morotai that include coral reefs, seagrass beds, mangroves and turtle nesting beaches. The condition of these ecosystems are fair to good. At Rao Island MPA, there are mangroves, seagrass, corals and a turtle nesting beach. The beach covers about 1.8km. There are also dugongs in this area. At the proposed MPA on Mitita Island, there are coral reefs around the island. However this place is a potential shark diving site. Many divers come to visit this site and it therefore needs management guidance.. At the Wayabula proposed MPA, there are mangroves, corals and seagrass. However the information on their condition was not sufficient to judge the condition. According to the report from MMAF 2015, total coverage of coral reefs in Morotai is approximately 7.869,6 Ha. (See Annex II for more detailed information on the coverage of coral Reef in each surveyed area) According to a report from the Ministry of Environment (KLH) in 2009, total mangrove cover in Morotai is approximately 1,562.4 Ha in fair to good condition. According to the observation from the Research Centre For Oceanography, Indonesian Institute of Sciences (PO2 LIPI) at Wayabula and Daruba there are 19 species of mangroves in this region. The genera are dominated by Rhizopora and Bruguiera. 3. Information on Fisheries There are many initiatives, programs and activities in fisheries development that have been focused in Morotai such as the development of Integrated Marine and Fisheries Center (SKPT), Special Economic Region (KEK), etc. In the SKPT program, MMAF has four objectives that include: Food Security, Fish Consumption, Fisheries Export, and Local Community Income. Activity Report: Scoping and Rapid Assessment in Morotai Island. February 20-26, 2017 P a g e 5

6 In capture fisheries, according to the data from Morotai Marine Affairs and Fisheries Office in 2015, the fisheries production in Morotai is about 61,167 tons per year. (See Annex III for more detailed information on the capture fisheries in the island) Mariculture has a large potential in Morotai. Total area coverage for mariculture in the region is approximately 8,060 Ha. The potential commodity that could be developed includes coral reef fishes (snapper, grouper, and ornamental fishes), lobster, cucumber, seaweed and pearl farming. There is a cold storage facility located in the village of Daeo of East Morotai District. This facility is primarily for Tuna and to processes Tuna Loin before it goes to Manado for further handling. Small scale and traditional fisheries also exist in most of the coastal villages around the island. There is a group of fishermen who came from Manado and Bitung that have stayed in Sambiki island for a year to catch Tuna around the island of Morotai. 4. Information on Tourism Morotai Island Regency has produced Regency Tourism Development Master Plan (RIPPDA) and has been approved by Regional Legislative Council of Morotai district through Regional Regulation/PERDA Number 9 Year 2014 (attachment #1). In the Tourism Development Master Plan, the government of Morotai has a very solid vision which is Mewujudkan Pariwisata Sebagai Sektor Andalan dan Unggulan Pembangunan Daerah ( Advancing Tourism as The Priority Sector for Development. ) Tourism development in the region as for now is still in the very early stage. However, it has a lot of potential that could be developed. As such, there are many opportunities to work on this to help the local governments. There are a variety of objects on and near the area such as the World War II historical site where the General Douglas Mc Arthur played a prominent role in the pacific during WWII. In addition, there are so many exotic small islands around Morotai Island that have potential for sustainable tourism development. Among others, those islands are Mitita (for shark diving), Pasir Timbul (sun bathing), Kokoya (for diving), Kolorai (for community-based small enterprise focusing on homestay and souvenirs), Dodola Kecil and Besar, Galo-Galo, Ngele-Ngele Kecil and Besar and Rao Island (these are either for diving, turtle watching on nesting beach, bird watching, etc.) 5. Information on Potential Partners and Stakeholders There are various potential partners and stakeholders that can be considered to be involved in the project from different levels and scale of involvement. Those partners and stakeholders are National to Local Government, Communities, Customary Groups and the private sector. National Government includes MMAF, Coordinating Ministry for Marine Affairs, and Minister of Tourism. Private Sector includes Tourism Operators and Fisheries Companies. Communities and Customary Groups include local communities and Customary Groups residing within the MPA and outside the MPA. Activity Report: Scoping and Rapid Assessment in Morotai Island. February 20-26, 2017 P a g e 6

7 6. Information on POKMASWAS (Community-based Surveillance Groups) POKMASWAS has been formulated since 2011 through Head of Fisheries Office Decree of Morotai Island district Number /09/2011 for cohort 2011, Number /01/2012 for cohort 2012 and Number /08/2013 for cohort There are 22 POKMASWAS at 22 villages and those include the villages of Daeo Majiko, West Sangowo, Maba, Yao, Tawakali, Gorua, Sakita, Momojiu, Loleo Jaya, Sabatai Tua, Sabatai Baru, Joubela, Totodoku, Lifao, Wewemo, Sambiki Tua, Buho- Buho, Cempaka, Bere-Bere Kecil, Tiley and Ceo Malelo. KEY OUTPUTS, OUTCOMES, AND ACHIEVEMENTS Key outputs include: 1. We managed to collect the information needed during the scoping for a report. 2. Important documents such as RIPPDA, SKPT, The Regional Spatial Plan (RTRW), Fisheries Data, etc. were collected. 3. Information on Ecosystem, Tourism Destination Site such as diving sites was also collected. 4. Information on Potential Partners and POKMASWAS were collected. Key Outcomes include: 1. Relationship with local government, communities, and other relevant stakeholders is established and will be maintained. 2. DKP, Tourism Office, and Regional Development Planning Agency (Bappeda) are willing to assist the upcoming biophysical and socio-economic surveys if needed. Key Achievements include: 1. We were able to collect information that we need during this visit including information on sites, reefs, fishing ground, and most importantly on the context in planning a project intervention that will be successful. 2. We managed to establish a good relationship with key local government persons such as the Head of Marine Affairs and Fisheries Office of Morotai Island, Tourism, as well as the Head of villages that we have visited. 3. We also managed to meet and establish a good relationship with Kris Samsudin from the Provincial Tourism Office in Ternate. RECOMMENDATIONS Some recomendations include: It is important to maintain the relationship with the local government that has been established during the scoping mission. Good coordination with local government prior to the Biophysical and Socio-economic surveys is needed in order to ensure a successful survey outcome. Since the survey will involve diving activities, it is important to consider the weather and sea conditions whenever necessary. Activity Report: Scoping and Rapid Assessment in Morotai Island. February 20-26, 2017 P a g e 7

8 PHOTOS AND CAPTIONS Caption 1: Tuna Loin in stored in a cold storage in Daeo Village, East Morotai District before it goes to Manado for further handling. Caption 2: Yellow Fin Tuna caught by the local fishermen Activity Report: Scoping and Rapid Assessment in Morotai Island. February 20-26, 2017 P a g e 8

9 Caption 3: A group of Fishermen in Sambiki Village Caption 4: Small scale fishery Activity Report: Scoping and Rapid Assessment in Morotai Island. February 20-26, 2017 P a g e 9

10 Caption 5: Artificial Bait for Tuna Caption 6: Blacktip Reef Shark at Mitita Island Activity Report: Scoping and Rapid Assessment in Morotai Island. February 20-26, 2017 P a g e 10

11 ANNEXES 1. RIPKD Tourism 2. Master and Business Plan SKPT Morotai ANNEXES Caption 7: Zoanthid at Saminyamau Dive Site Activity Report: Scoping and Rapid Assessment in Morotai Island. February 20-26, 2017 P a g e 11

12 ANNEXES ANNEX I ACTIVITY JOURNAL During the trip, activities included a visit to the government offices (Marine Affairs and Fisheries Office/DKP and Tourism Office). Detail of the activities are as follow: Date Activities 20 Feb Asril flew from Ambon to Ternate and joined the rest of the group in Ternate. 21 Feb The whole team flew to Morotai and directly visited the DKP Office and met with Head of Marine Affairs and Fisheries Office of Morotai, Muchlis Baay. Interesting information was collected during the discussion including the development of Integrated Marine and Fisheries Center or SKPT (Sentra Kelautan Perikanan Terpadu) supported by the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (MMAF) in Jakarta. During this time, we were able to collect secondary data from his staff (soft copy) that included RZWP3K (Rencana Zonasi Wilayah Pesisir dan Pulau Pulau Kecil or Zonation Plan of Coastal Areas and Small Islands), Fisheries Profile of Morotai, Master Plan and business of PSKPT, Fish Production Data ( ), etc. In the afternoon, we made two dives in Mitita Island at shark point. It was a very nice dive. The condition of coral communities at that site is in a healthy status 22 Feb The team was divided into two groups. The first group dove at the site within proposed MPA to observe quickly the condition of coral communities and reef fishes. There were three dives conducted. It was revealed that the three sites have their own character (see detail below). Meanwhile, the second group visited the Tourism Office and other sites. 23 Feb The team was divided into two groups. The first group visited villages on the eastern part of Morotai Island including Daeo and Sambiki. Meanwhile, the second group visited Wayabula, Saminyamau, etc. At Daeo village we saw the cold storage facility used mostly for tuna. We talked with a group of fishermen in Sambiki village 24 Feb The whole team visited the island of Kokoya, Kolorai and Dodola. Kokoya Island has nice white sandy beaches and coral reefs and as such it has potential for marine tourism development. In Kolorai Island resides local people in the village called Kolorai. There is a community-based tourism group in this village supported by the Provincial and Regency Governments. We also visited the island of Dodola which has a location used by local residents as a recreation site. It also has homestays, simple restaurants, jetskis, banana boat, etc. However it appeared that this place was not managed well and needs assistance. 25 Feb On this last day in Morotai we went back to Ternate and stayed for one night. In Ternate we met with Kris Samsudin from the Provincial Tourism office. He explained many things including the development of tourism in Morotai where the Provincial Government has provided support. He provided us with a copy of the Tourism Development Master Plan/RIPPDA of the Province in a power-point document. 26 Feb The team returned to their bases in Ambon, Jakarta and Bali. The trip was excellent and everybody worked well as a team Activity Report: Scoping and Rapid Assessment in Morotai Island. February 20-26, 2017 P a g e 12

13 ANNEX II The Total Coverage of Coral Reef in Surveyed Areas No Location % Cover Status % Coral community Status 1 Wayabula 53.2 Good 84.7 Very Good 2 Dodola 10.2 Bad 23.2 Bad 3 Pulau Burung 1.6 Bad 17.7 Bad 4 Posi-Posi Rao 55.7 Good 56.7 Good 5 Saminyamau 22.6 Bad 32.4 Fair 6 Bere-Bere 40.2 Fair 60.6 Good 7 Mitita 35.9 Fair 79.5 Very Good 8 Loleba 55.7 Fair 56.7 Good (Source: MMAF, 2015) ANNEX III The Capture Fisheries in Morotai Island No. Fisheries Resources Potential (ton/year) FMA 716 FMA 717 Total Estimated Potential of Fisheries Resources in Morotai 5% x Total (Ton/year) 1 Big Pelagic 106, , ,770 14,089 2 Small Pelagic 379, , ,190 38,210 3 Demersal 83,840 54, ,700 6,935 4 Others 20,830 17,850 38,680 1,934 Total 590, ,720 1,223,340 61,167 (Source: Morotai Marine Affairs and Fisheries Office, 2015) Activity Report: Scoping and Rapid Assessment in Morotai Island. February 20-26, 2017 P a g e 13