PROTECTION OF FISHERMEN AND COASTAL COMMUNITIES INTERNATIONAL LAW OF THE SEA PERSPECTIVE
The purpose of this study is to analyze: 1) Does the current model of protection of fishermen and coastal communities from the perspective of International Law of the Sea meet justice? 2) Is the concept of protection of fishermen and coastal communities a fair perspective of international law of the sea?. The research method used is normative juridical with a statutory approach, concept approach, and case studies. The results showed that: 1) Protection of fishermen is also marked by the approval of various international conventions or declarations, such as the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has established a Code of Conduct for Responible Fishries in 1995 (CCRF). It means "rules of conduct on responsible fisheries management" which contain international guidelines and standards applicable to responsible fisheries activities. 2) The development of laws related to the protection of fishermen shall not release small-scale fishermen in market space. The existence of small fishermen or traditional fishermen should not be solely viewed as an opportunity for market share. Empowering small fishermen in relation to subsidies and restoring the lives of fishermen in various sectors of life.
Protection, Fishermen, Community, Coastal, Perspective, Law of the Sea, International.