The mangrove ecosystem in Kampung Mengkapan, Sungai Apit District, Siak Regency, Riau Province, covers an area of approximately20–30 hectares and plays a crucial role in coastal protection, providing habitat for nekton, sequestering CO₂, and supporting fisheries activities. However, human activities such as land conversion, waste disposal, and settlement development have caused ecosystem de…
This research aims to determine the types and abundance of phytoplankton found in the Genting River in Tanjung Medang Village. The research was conducted in September 2024 in the Genting River in Tanjung Medang Village. The research was conducted using a survey method to obtain primary data in the form of phytoplankton sample analysis results and water quality measurement results. Sampling w…
This study aimed to evaluate the structure of macrozoobenthos communities and the water quality of the Pengambang River, Rumbai Pesisir District, using the Family Biotic Index (FBI) as a bioindicator. The research was conducted at five observation stations determined purposively based on the variation of anthropogenic activities around the site. Macrozoobenthos samples were collected using Surb…
Gastropods are mangrove organisms that act as bioindicators in mangrove ecosystems. Mangroves are called productive areas because they are rich in organic matter which is a source of food for biota, being a shelter and spawning place for various types of biota such as mollusks and other biota. Pressure due to human activities will cause damage to the mangrove ecosystem. The destruction of the m…
This study aims to analyze the relationship between mangrove density and the abundance of mud snail (Cerithidea cingulata) in Concong Luar Village, Concong Subdistrict, Indragiri Hilir Regency. The research was conducted from March to May 2025 at three observation stations representing different mangrove conditions, ranging from natural areas to sites adjacent to settlements. A purposive sampli…
Aboveground Carbon Stock Estimationinthe Mangrove Ecosystem of the Historic River, Kayu Ara Permai Village, Sungai Apit District, Siak Regency, Global warming is one of the main drivers of climate change, with coastal ecosystems such as mangrove forests playing a key role in mitigating its impacts through carbon sequestration. This study aimed to analyze the biomass and carbon sequestration pot…
This study aims to determine The Types and Density of Starfish (Asteroidea) in The Seagrass Ecosystem of Pengudang Village, Bintan Regency, Kepulauan Riau Province. This research was conducted in September 2024 in Pengudang Village, Bintan Regency, Kepulauan Riau Province. Collecting and observations of starfish samples were conducted at three station points with three line transects each. In e…
This study aims to analyze the relationship between mangrove density and gastropod Solidity in the mangrove ecosystem of Desa Apar, Pariaman City. The research was conducted at three stations using the line transect plot method to measure mangrove density and the quadrat method to calculate gastropod Solidity. Data were analyzed using Principal Component Analysis (PCA) and simple linear regr…
This study aimed to assess the health condition of mangrove forests and analyze their utilization by local communities in Apar Village, North Pariaman District, West Sumatra. The research was conducted in June 2025 at three stations representing the mangrove ecosystem, using field surveys and interviews. The observed parameters included water quality (temperature, salinity, pH), sediment fracti…
Cosmos caudatus is known as herb that may improve the health of fish in general. However, the effects of this herb provision in the fish tissue structure has never been studied. To determine any changing of fish tissue that was provided with C. caudatus enriched pellets, a study was conducted in June - August 2024. There was a CRD applied with 4 treatments, namely P0 (control), P1 (10 gr/…
The Kampar River has been contaminated by microplastics due to various anthropogenic activities and these can accumulate in fish biota such as Rasbora cephalotaenia and Thynnichthys thynoides, which are fish commodities consumed by the community. This study aims to determine the types and abundance of microplastics in the river. The study was conducted in May 2025 at three stations: Teluk Kanid…
This study aims to determine the types and density of sea cucumbers in the waters of Pengudang Village, Bintan Regency, Riau Islands Province, and to determine the water quality in the sea cucumber habitat. This study was conducted in September 2024. The determination of the research station used the purposive sampling method, namely by considering various environmental conditions. At the resea…
This study aimed to analyze the Correlation between sediment organic matter content and bivalve density in the Pengambang River, Rumbai Pesisir, Pekanbaru. The research was conducted from April to June 2025 at five purposively sampled stations. Observed parameters included water quality (temperature, pH, DO, BOD , current velocity), sediment fractions, organic matter content, and bivalve specie…
Estimation of Carbon Sequestration in the Mangrove Ecosystem of Pasar Pedati Village, Central Bengkulu Regency, Bengkulu Province, Mangrove ecosystems play a crucial role in climate change mitigation through carbon storage and sequestration. This research was conducted in Pasar Pedati Village, Central Bengkulu Regency, to estimate carbon stocks, CO₂ uptake, and analyze the relationship betwee…
Seagrass ecosystem in the Setokok Island is inhabited by numerous aquatic organisms, including gastropods.Research onthe species anddensityof gastropods in the seagrass ecosystem of Setokok Island was conducted from July to August 2025. A research aims to determine the species and density of gastropods in the seagrass ecosystem of Setokok Island, Bulang District, Batam City, Riau Islands Provin…
Background: Bubu is widely used by the community because this tool is very practical and saves a lot of time when operating so that they can do other activities such as farming. Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of bait on catches using bubu fishing gear, both in terms of the number and weight of fish in the Mandau River, Pinggir District. Methodology: The method …
Characteristics of Habitat and Abundance of Kijing Clams (Unio pictorum) in Pengambang River, Rumbai Pesisir, Pekanbaru. This study aims to analyze the habitat characteristics and abundance of the freshwater mussel Unio pictorum in the Pengambang River, Rumbai Pesisir District, Pekanbaru City. The research was conducted from April to June 2025 using a survey method with 1 × 1 m quadrat plots a…
Barbonymus schwanenfeldii is a freshwater fish species inhabiting the Kampar Kiri River in Desa Mentulik. This study aims to investigate the stomach contents of this species and examine their relationship with fish size, sex, and environmental conditions. The research was conducted in October 2024, with fish samples collected from local fishermen over four sampling sessions within one month. Th…
The carrying capacity of waters is the ability of aquatic resources to support the life of organisms in these waters. Carrying capacity is determined by the ability of the environment to support ecosystems, primary productivity and fish species in these waters. This study aims to determine the carrying capacity of natural fisheries in Pinang Luar Lake. One of the approaches used in research at …
Pinang Luar Lake is surrounded by oil palm plantations and the remains of fertilizer applied in the plantation may be flown to the lake during rainy season and thus increasing the trophic state. A study aims to determine trophic state based on the type of periphyton was conducted in June–July 2024. Three observation stations were determined, namely around the inlet, in the middle, and at the …