Abstract Many anthropogenic activities conducted along the river banks of the Siak River produced plastic wastes and those wastes may be degraded into microplastics that are distributed in the river. A study aims to determine the type and abundance of the microplastics in the water column was conducted in Januay-March 2023. There were 3 stations, in the Karya Indah Village (S1, upstream), in …
Abstract Phytoplankton is a microscopic organisms floating in aquatic and act as primary producers in the food chain system. A research aims to determine types and abundance of phytoplankton in the Sungai Mandau Reservoir has been carried out on July - August 2022. Sampling taken at three stations, namely Station 1 (upstream), Station 2 (in the middle of stream) and Station 3 (downstream). Wat…
ABSTRACT Periphyton is sessile microscopic organisms that attach on certain substrates. The aim of the study was to determine the types and abundance of periphyton on ceramic substrates in July-August 2022 on the Mandau River. The research method used is survey method. Sampling was carried out 3 times for 10 days. The substrate used is a ceramic substrate with a size (8x3) cm2. The number of c…
Abstract Watershed activities in the Dumai River and land conversion in the Estuary of the Masjid River will affect the quality of Dumai coastal waters, one of which is an increase in suspended solids. TSS is solids in water, consisting of biotic components such as phytoplankton, zooplankton, bacteria, fungi, or abiotic components such as detritus, sand, silt, clay and inorganic particles with …
ABSTRAK Tor tambroides (Cyprinidae) or gadih fish was an endemic fish that inhabit the upstream of the Kampar Kanan River. To understand the length-weight relationship and growth pattern of the fish, a study was conducted in August 2022 - January 2023. The fish were sampled from the river parts that cross the Bandur Picak, Sibiruang, and Tanjung Villages. The fish were collected from fishermen…
Abstract Panjang lake is an oxbow lake located in Siak Hulu, Kampar Regency, Riau. Panjang Lake is inhabited by several types of consumption fish whose economic value is quite standard, one of which is Thynnichthys thynnoides which is commonly in Panjang Lake. Fisheries activities in Panjang Lake affect the stock of motan fish because of the infrequent flood season and community activities to …
Abstract Microalgae is one type of material that has great potential for human life, because it can grow in a relatively short time and can be developed in a limited area, and several types of microalgae have a high protein content, namely Skeletonema costatum. Skeletonema costatum microalgae is a type of microalgae that has a wide geographical range, both in temperate and tropical waters. O…
Abstract Macrozoobenthos density is strongly related to the mangrove density. To determine the type and density of macrozoobenthos found in the mangrove ecosystem of the Putri Sembilan Village, a study has been conducted in July to September 2022. There was a survey method applied. Samplings were conducted 3 times with interval 5 days. Macrozoobenthos sampling was conducted using by scoop …
Abstract This research was conducted in July to August 2022 in the Mangrove Ecosystem, West Dumai District, Dumai City, Riau Province. The study aims to know the types and abudance of zooplankton. The criteria for determining the observation station were determined by the purposive sampling method, namely by looking at the activities and conditions of the mangroves. There were 3 stations (st…
Abstract Oil palm liquid waste contains N (nitrate) and P (phosphate) which can be utilized for the growth of microalgae. Utilization of palm oil liquid waste using microalgae has been widely carried out. One of the microalgae that has potential as phycoremediation is Chlorella sp. Factors that affect the growth of Chlorella sp. cells, are the intensity of light and nutrients. This study u…
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…