Abstract:
This study aims to analyze: (1) Patterns of cooperation and
profit sharing as a form of reciprocal relations between local
fishermen and migrant fishermen, (2) The level of welfare of
local fishermen as a consequence of these reciprocal relations.
To answer this question, a study was held in Lere Village, Palu
Bay. This research is qualitative with sampling techniques using
Purposive sampling. Data collection was carried out with in-
depth interviews and engaged observations and literature
studies. Data analysis uses a three-step technique, namely data
reduction, data categorization, conclusions. The results of this
study are: (1) Patterns of cooperation and profit sharing as a
form of reciprocal relations between local fishermen and
migrant fishermen include: labor deployment, profit sharing
rules, fish marketing with pattern rules. (2) The level of welfare
of local fishermen as a consequence of mutual relations before
cooperating and after cooperation includes: Ownership of more
modern means of production, increased income, better home
conditions, more varied ownership of household appliances,
and ownership of more transportation facilities than before. The
conclusion of this study is that the presence of migrant
fishermen is very large for improving the welfare of local
traditional fishermen in Palu bay.
