Community Empowerment in Coastal Areas in the Northern Region of Banten Province

This research aims to understand the ongoing process of community empowerment in coastal areas in the northern region of Banten Province. The problem addressed in this research is the development of marine and fisheries without adequate and integrative management in several areas. The results show that these conditions have led to a decrease in coastal and marine areas and the fish resources they contain. Consequently, there has been a significant impact on the decline in community income and the worsening economic conditions of the community.In conclusion, efforts to address these problems are continuously being undertaken to prevent further deterioration of the community's economy, especially in coastal communities in the northern region of Banten Province. This involves the collaboration of various parties, such as the Banten Provincial Maritime and Fisheries Service, which organises basic safety training, facilitates outlets for capture fisheries business licenses, supports coral reef and mangrove conservation, and enhances the competence of coastal communities.