Coastal Ecosystem Degradation due to Natural Resource Extraction: Implications for Sustainable Management in Raja Ampat

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10.2991/978-2-38476-545-4_77How to use a DOI?

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Raja Ampat; natural resource extraction; coastal environment; ecosystem degradation; sustainability

Abstract

Raja Ampat is known as one of the areas with the highest marine biodiversity in the world, as well as a center of natural resource-based economic activity. However, natural resource extraction, such as nickel mining, overfishing, and massive tourism growth, has placed significant pressure on coastal ecosystems. This study aims to examine the impact of extractive activities on the quality of the Raja Ampat coastal environment by highlighting coral reef degradation, mangrove habitat destruction, water pollution, and the decline of endemic marine biota populations. The methods used include literature studies, secondary data analysis, and environmental case studies reported by local and international conservation agencies. The results of the study show that uncontrolled exploitation practices accelerate the vulnerability of coastal ecosystems, reduce environmental carrying capacity, and threaten the livelihoods of indigenous peoples who depend on the sea. These findings emphasize the urgency of implementing conservation-based resource management, strengthening environmental regulations, and involving local communities in monitoring extractive activities. The recommendations of this study are expected to contribute to the formulation of sustainable coastal development policies in Raja Ampat, while maintaining a balance between economic interests, conservation, and social welfare.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Muhammad Sofyan Sani
AU  - Alem Febri Sonni
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/03/13
TI  - Coastal Ecosystem Degradation due to Natural Resource Extraction: Implications for Sustainable Management in Raja Ampat
BT  - Proceedings of the World Conference on Governance and Social Sciences 2025 (WCGSS 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 1099
EP  - 1106
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-545-4_77
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-545-4_77
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