Snakehead fish (Channa maruliodes), an endemic species from the Kampar River has become increasingly popular as an ornamental fish due to its beautiful body coloration. However, the main challenge in its cultivation is the time required to achieve optimal coloration that take 1 to 1.5 years period. The long cultivation period has led breeders to rely more on capturing adult fish with vibrant co…
Red tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) is potential to be cultivated in freshwater and seawater, as it is tolerant to environmental changes. Market demand for tilapia is increasing and this fish became a potential fisheries commodity. In the field of aquaculture, the growth of male fish is faster than the female, so the cultivation of red tilapia is directed more to the production of male fish. On…
The Pengambang River has experienced pollution caused by anthropogenic activities around the waters of the river. These conditions can have an impact on reducing water quality and its ecosystems, including macrozoobenthos. This study aims to determine the pollution status of the Pengambang River based on macrozoobenthos bioindicators. This research was conducted from April to June 2024 at 3 sta…
This research was conducted in March 2024 in the waters of Nirwana Beach, Padang City, West Sumatra Province. Samples collected included seagrass, sediment, and water quality parameters. Samples were analyzed in the Marine Biology and Marine Chemistry Laboratory, Department of Marine Science, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences, Riau University. The purpose of the study was to determine…
Blood cockles (Anadara granosa) have been known for a long time, especially in Asia. This animal is caught by fishermen in muddy or sandy coastal waters in tropical and subtropical areas and has been commercially cultivated for the past 15 years in several countries, including Indonesia. This study aims to analyze environmental suitability, income and profit, feasibility of cultivation and fish…
This research was conducted from February to May 2024 at Bandar Bakau, Pangkalan Sesai Village, West Dumai. Samples taken in the form of mangrove leaves, then analyzed at the Marine Microbiology Laboratory, Department of Marine Science, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences, Riau University. The purpose of this study was to determine the potential of R. apiculata mangrove leaf extract to be …
Pasie Nan Tigo Village located in Padang City is an area that has abundant fishery resource potential. The presence of phytoplankton in waters can provide information about water conditions. Phytoplankton is also the largest contributor of oxygen in waters. One of the factors that affects phytoplankton productivity is the adequacy of nutrients needed by phytoplankton to grow and reproduce. The …
Amed Waters, Bali is one of the areas that utilize coral reefs in economic development. However, climate change, human activities and other factors have threatened the condition of coral reefs in Amed Waters. Damage to coral reefs can have an impact on the community's economy. This study aims to determine the condition and social and economic potential of coral reefs and examine the appropriate…
This research was conducted in March-June 2024, in the mangrove ecosystem area in Buruk Bakul Village, Bukit Batu District, Bengkalis Regency. The purpose of this research was to analyze the mangrove community structure and the zonation patterns of the mangrove ecosystem at Batang Masang Beach. The research employed a survey method, and the study location was divided into three stations where S…
Mangrove forest vegetation is spread across several islands in Indonesia, one of which is Rupat Island. Rupat Island is the outermost island in Riau Province which is adjacent to Malaysia and directly faces international waters, namely the Strait of Malacca. Rupat Island has 2 sub-districts, namely Rupat District and North Rupat District. Rupat Island has a very large mangrove forest and has a …
Global warming isone of the issuesin the world today, characterized by an increase in the earth's temperature due to greenhouse gases. Mangrove forests are one of the blue carbon parameters that can utilize CO2 for photosynthesis and store it in the form of biomass and sediment well. Sediments serve as a growing medium and a place to accumulate various components, including carbon. Carbon store…
The research conducted in July 2023 highlighted the negative environmental effects of darting coastal tourism development in Dumai City, Riau Province, particularly the accumulation of solid domestic waste in the waters. The study aimed to assess the abundance of this waste at Purnama Beach, Koneng Beach, and Beringin Indah Beach. Data was collected before, during, and after weekends, revealing…
This research was conducted in April 2024 located in the mangrove area of Marine Station University of Riau, Purnama Village, Dumai City, Riau Province. The objectives of the study were to identify the macrofauna attached associated with mangroves, determine the community structure of macrofauna attached associated with mangroves, and determine the difference in abundance of macrofauna attached…
This research was conducted in April 2024 in the mangrove ecosystem at Marine Station University of Riau, Purnama Village, Dumai City, Riau Province. The purpose of the study was to determine the abundance of macrozoobenthos, total sediment organic matter content, and the relationship between total sediment organic matter content and macrozoobenthos abundance. The method used was survey method,…
This research was carried out in February-March 2024 in the coastal waters of Concong Dalam Village, Indragiri Hilir, Riau Province. The purpose of this study is to analyze the relationship between total sediment organic matter and macrozoobentos abundance. The method used is the survey method. There are three sampling stations, namely Station 1 is in the mangrove forest area, Station 2 is adja…
Coliform bacteria is a type of bacteria that is usually used as an indicator of the presence of other bacteria such as Escherichia coli and Enterobacteraerogenes. Coliform is a group of bacteria that can be used as indicators of fecal pollution and salinity that are unfavorable to waters. E. coli is one of the coliform bacteria that belong to the Enterobacteriaceae family. This research was…
This research was conducted in the waters of Pandan Island, West Sumatra. With the aim of determining the content of nitrates and phosphates, the abundance of diatoms and finding out the relationship between nitrate and phosphate concentrations and diatom abundance. The method used is the survey method. The sampling station is determined by purpossive sampling based on cardinality. To determine…
Teluk Mata Ikan Bay is located in Sambau Village, Nongsa, Batam, know as a famous tourist spot as well as a local fishing area. This study aimed to assess the types and abundance of microplastics in sediments, and how microplastic abundance varies by station, zone, and depth. The survey method was used, with three sampling stations chosen through purposive sampling. Samples were analyzed at the…
This research was conducted in March 2024 in the waters of Bungus District, Teluk Kabung, West Sumatra. The aim of the study was to assess the condition and quality of the waters around the Teluk Kabung, Bungus area, along with the concentration of its physical and chemical parameters. The method used in this research was a survey method, involving direct observation and purposive sampling t…
Total Suspended Solids (TSS) in the waters reflect the amount of solid particles suspended in the water. High TSS levels can reduce water quality, cause the death of aquatic organisms, and lead to sedimentation. This study aims to measure the TSS concentration during high and low tides, analyze the differences, and assess the water quality status of Muara Ulak Karang. Observations were made …