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 …
Seagrass ecosystems are part of the coastal ecosystem, so they are geographically linked to the land area. Therefore, changes in environmental conditions will have an impact on the condition of seagrass ecosystems. Threats to seagrass ecosystems on the east coast of Bintan Island come from human activities on land and in the coastal water environment itself. The aim of this study are to analyz…
The Dumai City region is one of the areas currently designated as a busy industrial area, transportation route, and international port. This situation puts significant pressure on the marine waters of Dumai City due to the waste generated. The main source of marine pollution comes from oil spills, whether from ship operations, offshore drilling or ship accidents. Pollution from oil spills in th…
This study was carried out in March-April 2024 in the intertidal zone of Bukit Batu District, Bengkalis Regency, Riau Province, with the aim of knowing the size distribution and the relationship between sediment organic matter content and the abundance of C. obtusa. This research uses a survey method by determining sampling stations using purposive sampling consisting of three stations. Each st…
This research was carried out in April 2024 in the Mangrove Area of Bandar Bakau and Puak Beach, Dumai City, Riau Province. The aimed of this research is to knowing the comparison of the structure of gastropod communities on mud and rock substrate beaches, including type, abundance index, dominance, diversity, richness, evenness and similarity of species. This research uses a survey method cons…
Bacterial resistance to antibiotics is a global health problem caused by two factors, namely natural resistance and acquired resistance. There are several factors that can cause problems. The problem in this research is whether Avicennia marina mangrove leaf extract found in the mangrove ecosystem in Bandar Bakau, Pangkalan Sesai Village, Dumai City can be used as an antibiotic. This research w…
Coral cover data were collected using UPT (Underwater Photo Transect) method, and megabenthos data were collected using BBT (Benthos Belt Transect) method. Water quality parameters observed in this study were oceanographic parameters including temperature, current speed, salinity and brightness. Observations were made at 3 stations at a depth of 5 meters and 7 meters with a transect length of 7…
Coral cover data were collected using UPT (Underwater Photo Transect) method, and megabenthos data were collected using BBT (Benthos Belt Transect) method. Water quality parameters observed in this study were oceanographic parameters including temperature, current speed, salinity and brightness. Observations were made at 3 stations at a depth of 5 meters and 7 meters with a transect length of 7…
This research was conducted in October-December 2023 at the Marine Microbiology Laboratory, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences, University of Riau. The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of adding guava leaves (P. guajava) on the hematology and survival rate of carp (C. carpio) kept in brackish water and to determine the effect on the hematology of carp (C. carpio) infected w…
The study aimed to analyze the relationship between the concentration of nitrate, phosphate, silicate, and organic matter with diatom abundance in the waters of Pakning River, Bengkalis Regency, Riau Province. Sampling was conducted from March to April 2024 at three purposively selected stations, namely Pertamina Refinery, Tanjung Punak Village, and Roro Port. The results showed that nitrate co…
This research was conducted from April to May 2024 at Carolina Beach, Bungus District, West Sumatra. The objectives of this study are to identify the beach ecotourism objects and attractions at Carolina Beach, determine the factors influencing the development of ecotourism at Carolina Beach, and design strategies for developing the ecotourism potential at Carolina Beach. Carolina Beach has the …
This research was conducted in January-February 2024 in Concong Dalam Village, Concong District, Indragiri Hilir Regency, Riau Province. This study aims to determine the total sediment organic matter content, types of Uca spp. crabs, abundance of Uca spp. crabs, and the relationship between total sediment organic matter content and abundance of Uca spp. crabs. The method used in this research i…
One of the mangrove forest areas in Dumai City is the Muara Sungai Masjid Mangrove Forest Area located in Purnama Dumai District, precisely in the Marine Station mangrove area and the Bangsal Aceh area which has a fairly large area and great potential as a carbon absorber from the atmosphere, so the existence of mangrove forests needs to be maintained to maintain carbon stability in the atmosph…
Striped catfish (Pangasianodon hypophthalmus) is a consumption fish that has high economic value and is popular with the public. This study aims to obtain the right dosage of fementation moringa leaves in feed on the growth and survival of striped catfish reared in the dark for 24 hours using an aquaponic recirculation system. This research was conducted from December to February 2024 …
This study was carried out in February-April 2024 in Lengayang District, West Sumatra Province, with the aim of determining the rate of erosion and its impact on coastal ecotourism areas. Primary research data was obtained through ground checks in a number of coastal ecotourism areas in the form of documentation and interviews. Secondary data was obtained through literature studies and satellit…
This study was carried out in April-June 2024 in Pandan Island, Pieh Island Conservation Area West Sumatra Province, with the aim of finding out how nest depth affects the incubation period, hatching rate, survival rate and sex of green turtle hatchlings. (Chelonia. mydas). This study used an experimental method with a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) in three treatments with three repelicati…
This research was conducted in January 2024 on Kasiak Island, Pariaman City, West Sumatra Province. The aim of this research is to determine the nematocytes found in the body tissue of the Acropora formosa coral. The method used in this research is a survey method with direct observation and sampling in the field. Determination of the type of nematocytes from A. formosa coral was carried out us…
This research was conducted in January 2024 in the mangrove area of Apar Village, Pariaman City, West Sumatra Province. The aim of this research is to determine the condition of density and carbon stock and to determine the relationship between the diameter of mangrove trees of the Rhizophora mucronata, Sonneratia caseolaris and Sonneratia alba types with carbon stock mangrove. The method used …