Capture fisheries research focuses on various aspects related to the sustainable management and improvement of wild fish populations and the fishing practices that target them. Some key areas of research in capture fisheries include:

Stock Assessment: This involves studying fish populations to determine their abundance, distribution, age structure, growth rates, and reproductive potential. Stock assessment helps in understanding the health and status of fish stocks, identifying overfished populations, and setting sustainable fishing quotas.

Fishing Gear Technology: Research is conducted to develop and improve fishing gear and techniques to reduce bycatch (the unintentional capture of non-target species), minimize habitat damage, and increase the selectivity of fishing methods. This includes studying the effectiveness of different gear types, their impacts on the ecosystem, and exploring innovative solutions such as modified gear designs and fishing practices.

Ecosystem-based Fisheries Management: This research focuses on understanding the interactions between target species and their surrounding ecosystems. It involves studying food webs, predator-prey relationships, and the ecological impacts of fishing activities. This information helps in developing management strategies that consider the broader ecosystem dynamics and ensure sustainable fishing practices.

Fish Behavior and Migration Patterns: Understanding the behavior and migration patterns of fish species is crucial for effective fisheries management. Research in this area involves studying fish movement, habitat preferences, reproduction cycles, and factors influencing their behavior. This knowledge helps in designing spatial management measures and implementing fishing restrictions during critical periods, such as breeding or migration seasons.

Socio-economic Aspects: Research also explores the social and economic dimensions of capture fisheries. This includes studying the livelihoods of fishing communities, analyzing the socio-economic impacts of fisheries management measures, assessing the value chains and market dynamics, and exploring ways to enhance the socio-economic benefits derived from fisheries while ensuring sustainability.

Climate Change and Adaptation: Given the increasing impacts of climate change on marine ecosystems, research focuses on understanding the effects of rising sea temperatures, ocean acidification, and other climate-related factors on fish populations. This research helps in assessing the vulnerability of fish stocks to climate change and developing adaptation strategies to minimize the negative impacts on fisheries.

These research areas aim to improve the understanding of capture fisheries, promote sustainable fishing practices, and ensure the long-term viability of fish populations and the ecosystems they inhabit.

• Capture fisheries
• Fisheries conservation
• Stock assessment
• Fishing gear technology
• Socio-economic aspects
• Climate change and adaptation (fisheries sector)

• Increasing the catch of traditional fishermen through the application of FADs+ technology in Pulo Aceh Waters, Aceh Besar District, Aceh Province.
• Increased fish catches and water productivity through the application of artificial reefs technology in Lhok Pasie Lamnga and Lhok Krueng Raya, Aceh Besar, Aceh.
• Oceanographic studies as a basis for shipyard development at the fish landing port in Sabang City

• Evaluation of The Effect of a Marine Protected Area on Rocky Intertidal Molluscs in Weh Island, Indonesia
• Effect of different depth on fish catches in Hajoran Coast of Central Tapanuli District: Case on bamboo platform lift net
• The feasibility of a cold storage facility for fish in Aceh during the COVID-19 pandemic
• Biological aspects of sharks landed in the Fishing Port of Kutaraja, Banda Aceh, Indonesia
• Composition and catch number of fish landings on the eastern coast of the Aceh region