Environmental damage is caused by coastal reclamation to advance the economic sector in Batam City. Reclamation can cause changes in the coastline of Batam City. This study aims to determine the extent of changes in the coastline that occurred in Batam City from 2003-2023 and to understand the pattern of ocean current circulation in Batam City before reclamation in 2003 and after reclamation in…
Mantis shrimp (Squilla mantis) is one of the main catch commodities of fishermen in the waters of Sinaboi. A decline in catch volume is suspected to be related to ectoparasitic infections. This study aims to identify the types of ectoparasites infecting mantis shrimp and to evaluate the level of infection based on the affected body organs and the environmental conditions of the waters. This res…
This study aimed to analyze the total oil content in water and sediment and to assess the relationship between the two in the coastal waters of Lalang Village, Medang Deras Subdistrict, Batubara Regency. Samples were collected from three stations representing a tourist area, a river estuary, and an industrial area. The Gravimetri method (API 1340) was used for water, while the Soxhlet method wa…
Coral reefs play a crucial role in maintaining the stability of marine ecosystems. Healthy coral growth is often indicated by the presence of symbiotic zooxanthellae within the coral tissue. The density of zooxanthellae varies and is influenced by several factors. Depth affects these limiting factors—such as light intensity, temperature, and ocean acidity—which in turn impacts zooxanthellae…
Microplastic pollution in the marine environment has become a critical environmental issue that requires a biological remediation approach. The coastal waters of Bagansiapiapi, Riau Province, are an important fishery area potentially affected by microplastic contamination. This study aims to isolate and identify microplastic-degrading bacteria from sediments in the waters of Bagansiapiapi, Riau…
Bacterial resistance to synthetic antibiotics is a global challenge that encourages the search for natural antibacterial agents. This condition causes many bacteria to become insensitive to conventional treatments, so that infections that were previously easy to treat become difficult to control. In the fisheries sector, the uncontrolled use of antibiotics can also pollute the aquatic environme…
Teluk Makmur in Dumai City is a coastal area experiencing ecological pressure due to human activities, such as tourism and industry. Changes in water quality in this region may affect the structure of the zooplankton community, which plays a crucial role in the food chain. This study aims to determine the species and abundance of zooplankton based on different depths and stations. The research …
TSSand chlorophyll-aareimportant indicators of waterquality and fertility. Increased TSS inhibits light and photosynthesis of phytoplankton, thus reducing primary productivity. The research was conducted in February-April 2025, in the Sea Waters of Sepahat Beach, Bandar Laksmana District, Bengkalis Regency with the aim of analyzing and knowing the relationship between TSS and Chlorophyll-a cont…
This study was conducted with the aim of analyzing whether there are secondary metabolite compounds in Bruguiera sexangula mangrove leaves, to test the effectiveness of B. sexangula mangrove leaf extract in inhibiting the growth of A. hydrophila, P. aeroginosa, and S. aureus bacteria, to determine the effective concentration in inhibiting the growth of pathogenic bacteria in January - May 2025.…
Lokan (Polymesoda expansa) is a bivalve that lives in mangrove forest areas and has important ecological and economic values. The lokan population plays a role in maintaining water quality and is a source of livelihood for coastal communities. This study aims to analyze the abundance, distribution patterns, and frequency distribution of individual sizes of P. expansa in the mangrove forest of B…
Coral reefs are massive piles of sediment produced from calcium carbonate produced by the phylum cnidaria, class anthozoa, order madreporaria, with the addition of calcareous algae and other organisms that produce calcium carbonate. One group of biota that lives in association with coral reefs and plays an important role in the coral reef ecosystem is Chaetodontidae fish. The taking of the Chae…
Blood clams are a type of soft-bodied animal that lives sessile and obtains food by filtering (filter feeder). This results in many microorganisms accumulating in the body of the blood clams, one of which is the coliform bacteria group. Coliform bacteria are divided into two, namely fecal coliform and non-fecal coliform. Fecal coliform comes from animal and human feces, such as Escherichia coli…
Clam Meretrix meretrix is an economically and ecologically significant bivalve mollusk. This study aimed to determine the population structure and habitat characteristics of M. meretrix in the intertidal zone of Teluk Lancar Village, Bengkalis Regency. The research employed a survey method from November-February 2025, focusing on one station divided into three subzones (Upper, Middle, Lower). R…
The research was carried out in December 2024-March 2025 at Kelong Pancing Madu Tiga, located in the Senggarang Besar Waters of Tanjungpinang City, Riau Islands Province. The research aims to identify the potential and key attractions that require development in Kelong Pancing Madu Tiga as a marine ecotourism area, assess the suitability and carrying capacity of the area for ecotourism activiti…
This study aims to screen and identify antibiotic-producing bacteria isolated from the intestines of Telescopium telescopium living in the Dumai mangrove ecosystem, Riau Province. The study was conducted from October to December 2024 at the Mangrove Forest Marine Station, University of Riau, Dumai. Bacterial isolation was carried out using Nutrient Agar media, then continued with antibacterial …
This study aims to analyze the storage temperature on microbial growth in several pro coffee variants and analyze the storage temperature on the quality of pro coffee containing B. cereus SN7. The coffee variants used were original, latte, original jelly, latte jelly at temperatures of 10, 25 and 37°C for 7 days of storage . Microbial growth was observed using the Total Plate Count method, whi…
Exploration of marine microorganisms as a source of natural pigments has become a major focus in the development of environmentally friendly and sustainable coloring materials. This study aims to characterize and identify photosynthetic bacteria producing natural pigments isolated from Dumai waters. Isolation was carried out by the enrichment method using mineral salt medium under phototrophic …
Sharks are predatory animals that live around coral reefs. This fish has slow growth and breeding limitations. Currently, its existence is increasingly threatened due to the large number of captures both as catch targets and bycatch which has resulted in a decrease in the shark population in the waters. This study was conducted from November 2024 to January 2025 in Tanjung Pinang, Riau Islands …
Coral reefs play an important role in maintaining marine biodiversity by providing habitat for various marine organisms, including reef fish from the Pomacentridae family. This study aims to analyze the relationship between coral reef cover and the abundance of Pomacentridae reef fish in the waters of Setan Island, West Sumatra. The study was conducted using the Underwater Photo Transect (UPT) …
This study aims to identify the types and abundance of phytoplankton at different depths and research stations. In the coastal waters of Teluk Makmur Village, Dumai City, Riau Province. Samples were taken from three different locations, namely estuary area, tourist area, and anarea far from settlements. Number of phytoplankton samples from the three stations with three depths was 27 samples. …