Mangrove Nurseries as an Effort for Rehabilitation and Optimizing the Functions of Coastal Ecosystem Areas in Bandar Khalifah District, Serdang Bedagai Regency, North Sumatra Province

The coastal area of ​​Serdang Berdagai district, Bandar Khalifa sub-district, has a population 25,857 people With 80% working as fishermen, which is still dominated by small-scale fishing, This high diversity mangroves, However, based on survey, the mangrove ecosystem in this location begun to be damaged and competition with trawl fishing boats, damage result decrease catch small so that optimization ecological needs done through implementation rehabilitation, nurseries application aids, aim increasing approach method used demonstration counseling methods, socialization activities delivering material mitra form sharing sessions, followed field practice carried out community service team, Ministry Marine Affairs Fisheries extension POKMASWAS Elang Putih fishermen group KUB Bina Usaha Mandiri