Identification of Potential Sites for Integrated Agroindustry Development of Aquaculture and Ecotourism in Coastal Areas Using a Geographic Information System Approach

Determining strategic locations for the development of integrated agroindustry-encompassing aquaculture areas, industrial zones, and ecotourism sites within coastal regions-presents a complex challenge.Each sector carries distinct interests and characteristics, often leading to spatial conflicts.Moreover, ensuring coastal ecological sustainability must remain a top priority throughout the planning process.A comprehensive approach is required to identify locations that not only minimize environmental impacts but also maximize cross-sectoral economic value.This study aims to identify potential locations for the development of an integrated agroindustry in the aquaculture-ecotourism sector.The Analysis of Operational Area of Nature-Based Tourism Attractions (AOA-NBTA) was employed to assess ecotourism potential.The Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) was applied to assign weights to industrial development parameters, while Geographic Information Systems (GIS) were used for spatial analysis of potential locations for integrated agroindustrial development.The AOA-NBTA analysis identified Tanjung Pakis Beach as the most promising ecotourism location, with a cumulative score of 3.175.Spatial overlay analysis in the Bekasi-Karawang coastal region revealed that highly suitable (S1) areas account for 20.27% (1,950.961ha), suitable (S2) areas 18.10% (1,742.823ha), and unsuitable areas 61.63% (5,933.175ha).These findings provide a foundation for spatial decision-making in formulating sustainable development policies, particularly in coastal zones.