pesisir

Pesisir is an Indonesian term that refers to the coastal zone—the land adjacent to the sea, including beaches, shorelines, estuaries, deltas, and the nearshore waters where land and sea interact. The pesisir landscape is shaped by tides, waves, sediment supply, and freshwater input from rivers, creating a dynamic boundary between inland environments and the open ocean.

Coastal ecosystems in pesisir areas include mangroves, seagrass, coral reefs, and dunes. These systems support fisheries, protect shorelines from erosion, store carbon, and provide habitat for wildlife. The pesisir also hosts settlements and infrastructure such as fishing docks, ports, harbors, and tourism facilities.

Many pesisir communities rely on fishing, aquaculture, trading, and small-scale industries. Traditional boat-building, fish processing, and market networks are common features of coastal life.

Pesisir regions face hazards from storms, tsunamis, and rising sea levels. Erosion, saltwater intrusion, habitat loss (notably mangroves), pollution, and overfishing threaten coastal resilience. Management approaches prioritize integrated coastal zone management, habitat restoration, conservation of mangroves, sustainable fisheries, and climate adaptation.

In Indonesian usage, pesisir denotes not only a biophysical zone but also cultural and economic spaces that connect inland communities with maritime networks.