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West Sumatera is one of the Province in Indonesia that has potential of marine resources both public and marine waters. However, this potential has not been optimally managed so as not to contribute significantly to the welfare of the people and economic growth of West Sumatra Province. This analysis is aimed to produce a policy or strategy of marine fishery-based regional development in West Sumatera Province. The results of the study found that the leading commodities of marine fishery of West Sumatra Province were (1). The species of small pelagic fish are Tetengkek, Daun bambu/Talang-talang, Cendro, Teri, Bentong, Selar hijau, Selar kuning dan Kembung, (2). The species of big  Pelagic Fish are  Cucut Selendang (BSH), Tongkol krai (FRI), Cucut Koboi (OCS), Tenggiri papan (GUT), Cucut botol (PSK), Setuhuk hitam (BLM), Ikan Layaran (SFA) dan Cucut tikus/ Cucut monyet (THR) (3). The species of emersal fish are fish of Senuk, Peperek, Layur Biji nangka, Nomei / Lomei Fish, Kapas-kapas, Jenaha, gaji Fish and Kuwe, (4). The species of karang fish are kerapu balong, Kerapu karang, Ekor kuning/ Pisang-pisang dan Ikan napoleon.

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