ABSTRAK This researh was implemented in Kepulauan Meranti Regency especially in Rangsang Pesisir, Rangsang Barat and Tasik Putri Puyu districts. The purpose of research were to know the compliance and perception of the criteria for environmentally friendy fishing gear as well as the perseption of the fish resources existence owned by fishermen in the Kepulauan Meranti Regency. The governme…