Abstract Pristolepis grootii was one of economically important fishes species found in the Panjang Lake. This fish was commonly captured and used as a food resource for the Lubuk Siam community. A study aimed to determine the growth rate, mortality and the utilization status of that fish in the lake was conducted on July - September 2022. Fish samples were collected six times, all fish cap…
Abstract Oil palm liquid waste has a high nutrient content so it can be used for the growth of Chlorella sp. microalgae. To determine the effect of different culture containers on growth and biomass production of Chlorella sp. a study was conducted from December 2022–February 2023. The containers used were Stainless Steel Containers (WSS) and Plastic Bottle Containers (WBP). Parameters …
ABSTRACT Sphyraena spp commonly found in the Sibolga waters. This research aims to determine the type of food present in the stomach of that fish. The fish was sampled 3 times, twice/month, from May-July 2022. There are 2 types of Sphyraena found in Sibolga waters, namely S. putnamae and S. obtusatta. There were 172 (154 males and 18 females) of S.putnamae and 73 ( 49 males and 24 females) of …
ABSTRAK Aquatic ecosystem in the peat area is unique as the pH of the water tends to be low and thus affects organisms living in that area, including microalgae. Due to its environment, the microalgae from the peat area might have specific characteristics. To identify and isolate microalgae from the peat-aquatic area, a study has been conducted on August – December 2022 in the Kampung Pinang…
Abstract Panjang Lake is an oxbow lake of the Kampar River that receive fish, including Osteochillus hasselti during flood season. During dry season this lake was separated completely from the river and it means that there was no fish recruit to the river. Fish capture activities, however, were conducted throughout the year and unfortunately there was no regulation in fishing times and fishing…
Abstract Diversity and abundance of gastropod is related to the condition of seagrass in general. In the Teluk Bakau Village, the seagrass ecosystem was negatively affected by anthropogenic activities such as tourisms and fish catching. To understand the diversity and abundance of gastropod in that area, a study was conducted in January-March 2023. Sampling was carried out at 3 stations, in th…
Abstract The purpose of this study was to determine the type and abundance of microplastics in the waters of the Koto Panjang hydropower reservoir. This research was conducted in November 2021-January 2022 in the waters of the Koto Panjang Hydropower Reservoir. Sampling was carried out by purposive sampling at 5 research stations. Sample analysis and microplastic identification were carrie…
ABSTRACT The Mandau River area is a lowland area with the upstream part being a swamp with peat dome physiography. The Mandau River is influenced by the tides of the main river area, the Siak River. A research aims to know the type and abundance of zooplankton in the Mandau River, Sungai Mandau District, was conducted from July to August 2022. There were 3 stations namely in Muara Bungkal vill…
Abstract Microplastics that were present in the water may be accidentally swallowed by fish and present in the stomach of the fish. To understand the presence of microplastics in the stomachs of small pelagic fish landed in fish landing area in the Dumai City, a study was conducted in January - March 2023. The fish used in this study were 90 fishes and they were belonged to 3 different species…
Abstract There are many activities conducted in the Siak River that produce plastic waste. This waste may be degraded into microplastics that can be swallowed accidentally by fish, including the omnivorous fish Pangasius polyuranodon. To understand the presence of microplastics in the stomach and intestines of the fish, a study was conducted in December 2022-January 2023. A total of 90 fish we…
Abstract Sphyraena spp. or known as alu-alu fish is a type of pelagic fish that inhabits the Sibolga waters. This type of fish characterized by its long body and a long upper jaw. The purpose of this study was to find out the growth pattern of the fish as reflected in the growth ring patterns in the otolith of those fishes. The fish was sampled in the Sibolga waters, once/ month, May to July 2…
Abstract Pelalawan Regency is one of the areas that has quite extensive peatlands in Riau Province, Indonesia. One of the organisms that can live and thrive in peat swamp waters is a group of microalgae. This research was conducted to determine the type and phytochemical content of microalgae which had the largest population in peat swamp waters, and to observe their growth due to the influenc…
Abstract One of the village in Sungai Apit District is Rawa Mekar Jaya Village. Desa Rawa Mekar Jaya has an area of about 16,000 ha, with a mangrove forest area of about 25 ha. Rawa Mekar Jaya, as one of the mangrove growth areas, is thought to have provided a sufficient supply of litter for aquatic organisms. This study aims to determine litter production and litter decomposition rate in mang…
ABSTRACT Lake of Tanjung Kudu belongs to the type of oxbow lake which is located in Tanjung Kudu Village, Siak Hulu District, Kampar Regency, Riau Province. The environmental conditions of Tanjung Kudu Lake are heavily influenced by community activities such as plantation activities, animal husbandry, and fishing activities (fishing). In Tanjung Kudu Lake, various macrophytes grow, due to the …
Abstract Barbodes schwanenfeldii is an opportunist fish that are able to feed mainly on spilled pellets from the floating net aquaculture and this they may be reared in the 2nd layer of floating net cage (the outer layer net). To understand the ability of the outer net reared fish to use the spilled pellets for supporting their life and to reproduce, a study on the morphoanatomy of the fish ha…
ABSTRACT Perifiton merupakan mikroorganisme yang hidup menempel pada substrat yang tenggelam, perkembangan perifiton dipandang sebagai proses akumulasi, yaitu proses peningkatan biomassa dengan bertambahnya waktu. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui jenis dan kelimpahan perifiton yang menempel pada substrat alami yang telah dilakukan pada bulan Februari-Maret 2023 di anak Sungai Hijau. P…
Abstract Aquatic trophic status is needed in efforts to manage sustainable waters and to determine chlorophyll-a in a water. The aim of this study was to determine the concentration of chlorophyll-a as an indicator of aquatic trophic status in Diatas Lake and to determine the condition of the waters based on parameters related to the survival of phytoplankton. This research was conducted in De…
Abstract Mangrove ecosystems are brackish forests or mangrove forests that affect macrofauna diversity. One of the types of such macrofauna is the bivalve type. Bivalves have an essential role in the food chain. The role of bivalves is as a detritus feeder and plays a role in the decomposition of mangrove litter. This study is to determine the type and density of bivalves in the mangrove ecosy…
ABSTRACT Rearing Pangasionodon hypopthalmus in the dark media improved the growth of the fish. However, the lack of sunlight may hamper the growth of plankton and thus negatively affects the water quality as there was no organism that absorb organic materials in the water. To understand the type and abundance of plankton that were present in the media with manipulated photoperiod and completed…
Abstract Identification, isolation, and analysis of the biochemical content contained in microalgae. This research was conducted from June to September 2022. The survey method was used, and the data obtained were analyzed descriptively and quantitatively. Primary data collection was carried out by observing in the field and analyzing in the laboratory, while secondary data was obtained from bo…