Ecological Ideology in Dugong or Mawar Fish Stories in Alor Regency

Abstract

Every living thing communicates with humans through sounds, facial expressions, and body gestures. Man's relationship with the environment creates an ecological ideology that includes views, values, and actions toward nature. The focus of this research is the unique interaction betw een humans and dugongs in Alor Regency, where dugong intelligence creates a unique representation of man's relationship with nature. To collect research data, research methods are used by way of interviews referred to as "qualitative research methods". Qualitative methods are research approaches that aim to understand social phenomena or human behavior through direct interaction with research subjects, such as interviews, observations, or document analysis. The purpose of this study is to understand how ecological ideology is reflected in the stories surrounding dugongs in Alor Regency and their impact on people's views on human and nature interactions. Through an in-depth understanding of everyday stories, research is expected to make a positive contribution to environmental conservation and ecological understanding in the region, potentially as a foundation for more effective policies.