Indonesia’s crowded coastal island adapts to life at the edge of the sea as shared spaces come under pressure

Barrang Lompo Island residents creatively adapt to limited space and close sea association. Informal adjustments to housing and activities reshape the island's dense coastal settlement. These survival strategies help households meet immediate needs while impacting shared coastal spaces. The research highlights a resilience paradox where individual solutions create community challenges. Policymakers must consider local realities for effective management of scarce coastal resources.

Indonesia’s crowded coastal island adapts to life at the edge of the sea as shared spaces come under pressure
Barrang Lompo Island residents creatively adapt to limited space and close sea association. Informal adjustments to housing and activities reshape the island's dense coastal settlement. These survival strategies help households meet immediate needs while impacting shared coastal spaces. The research highlights a resilience paradox where individual solutions create community challenges. Policymakers must consider local realities for effective management of scarce coastal resources.