Uncontrolled growth of microalgae can cause algae blooms in waters, which have a negative impact on aquatic ecosystems. Blooming algae can reduce water quality, reduce dissolved oxygen, and release toxins that are harmful to other aquatic organisms. Based on research, hydrogen peroxide has been proven to be effective in reducing the density of microalgae at certain concentrations. However, in a…
Jatropha curcas is a plant that contains active compounds such as saponins, flavonoids, polyphenols, and tannins as antifungals. This research was conducted in March to May 2024 at the Laboratory of Parasites and Fish Diseases, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences, Riau University. The aim of the study was to obtain the best dose of J. curcas leaf solution for the treatment of gourami eg…
Cherax quadricarinatus can be found in the Katoman River. To understand the reproductive biology of that lobster, a study was conducted from August-October 2023. Samplings were conducted 6 times, once/ 2 weeks. The lobsters was captured using a net trap with 0.5 inch mesh size. Parameters measured were total length, wet weight, length-weight relationship, sex ratio, sexual characteristics, gona…
Riau's 2020 marine capture fisheries production was worth IDR 1.91 billion, with significant contributions from Indragiri Hilir and Rokan Hilir districts. The 350-kilometre Rokan River, one of the four major rivers in Riau, stretches from Rokan Hilir to Rokan Hulu. It plays an important role in transportation, tourism and the main source of livelihood for fishermen of Bagan Barat Village and th…
Luciocephalus pulcher live in peat swamps and the male incubates the eggs in the mouth. A study aimed to determine morphometric characters and differences in the oral structure of male and female fish was conducted from June to July 2024. Fish samples were caught in the upper Sibam River, 5 times, once/week. The morphometrical characteristics were measured and fish mouth structure was observed.…
Theincrease in population and humanactivities in coastal areascreatesthe potential for pollution in coastal areas,including marine debris. Marine debriscan move from one place to another due to the influence of ocean currents, waves and wind. The presence of marine debris can cause problems such as disrupting water quality, disturbing aquatic organismsand damaging the beauty of beaches. Thisres…
Community activities carried out in the coastal waters of the island of Behind Padang produce a lot of marine debris and this presence can damage aquatic ecosystems, one of which is seagrass ecosystem. This research aims to determine the type and abundance of Marine Debris in the seagrass ecosystem in the waters of Belakang Padang Island, Batam City, which was carried out in November -December …
The Siak River in Riau Province is known to have been contaminated with microplastics various anthropogenic activities and can accumulate in fish biota such as R. caudimaculata as a fish commodity consumed by the community. This study aims to determine the type and abundance of microplastic. This study was conducted from April – Juni 2024. There were 3 stations in the karya IndahVillage, in t…
Various types of anthropogenic activities in and around the 12,400 ha Koto Panjang Reservoir will affect phytoplankton organisms that act as primary producers and ecological indicators. This study aims to determine the types and abundance of phytoplankton and the concentration of chlorophyll-a in the Koto Panjang Reservoir. Phytoplankton samples were collected using bongo nets at 4 selected sta…
Perupuk Lake is an oxbow lake that receives water from the Kampar River during floods. When the river water increases and flows into the lake, many fish species enter the lake, and the abundance as well as the type of fishes present in the lake was increased. Another factor that affects the abundance and type of fish present in the lake was fish catching activity. To find out the types of fish …
This research was carried out in March-May 2024. This study aims to determine the abundance, community structure, biomass and ecological status of the waters of the Umban Sari River based on the macrozoobenthos ABC (Abundance and Biomass Comparison) Curve method. This research uses a survey method by determining sampling stations using purposive sampling consisting of three stations. Macrozoobe…
This research aims to determine the utilization status of silver rasbora (Rasbora argyrotaenia) in the Kampar Kiri River, Lipat Kain Village. This research was conducted in March-May 2024 in Sungai Kampar Kiri, Lipat Kain Village, Kampar Kiri Sub District. This research was carried out using a survey method to obtain primary data in the form of measurements of fish caught. Fish sampling is carr…
This study aims to determine the density and the proximate content, including the levels of protein, fat, carbohydrates, and fiber in the aquatic plant Kiambang (Salvinia molesta) in the Waters of Tanjung Putus Lake, Buluh Cina Village, Siak Hulu Subdistrict, Kampar Regency, Riau Province. The research was conducted from April to May 2024, located in the waters of Tanjung Putus Lake, Buluh Cina…
Danau Panjang is a natural lake located in Lubuk Siam Village.The variety of activities in Danau Panjang can affect phytoplankton biodiversity. Phytoplankton is an important factor for the life of fish and all kinds of biota that live in water as primary producers. The presence of phytoplankton will determine the quality and condition of a body of water. Danau Panjang as one of the Oxbow Lakes …
Lubuk Larangan Sungai Paku Village has not been optimally managed. Lubuk Larangan in Sungai Paku Village is located right behind a residential area and is surrounded by palm oil and rubber plantations owned by local residents, so it is suspected that the potential for household waste and plantation waste from the community is dumped into the river where Lubuk Larangan is located. If left unchec…
Microplastics are plastic waste measuring 0.3-5 mm and can accumulate in sediment. This research aims to identify the types of microplastics and the abundance of microplastics found in the sediment in the Bandar Kayangan Artificial Lake. This research was conducted in October-November 2023. This research used a survey method. Sediment sample observations were carried out at the Marine Chemistry…
Crabs that inhabit mangrove ecosystems play important role in degrading mangrove litter, thus the presence of crab is related to the condition of mangrove in general. To understand the relationship between crab and mangrove condition in the mangrove area of the Tanjung Buton coastal area, a study has been conducted in June - August 2023. There were research 3 stations and in each station a tran…
Tanjung Buton Port is one of the coastal areas in Riau Province which is used as a center for the development of economic activities and ports on a national scale. The main purpose of the construction of Tanjung Buton Port is another alternative port for loading and unloading containers besides Dumai Port. The main activity at Tanjung Buton Port is as a sea transportation route for commodity go…
PLTA Koto Panjang Reservoir is utilised as a power plant and flood control. In addition, this reservoir is also used as a place to cultivate fish with a floating net cage system, as well as a place for fishing activities and tourist attractions. The dense activity in this reservoir will have a negative impact on the balance of ecosystems in the reservoir area caused by waste from human activiti…
The lack of public and government awareness in preserving the ecosystem can be seen in the presence of marine debris. The increase in marine debris will pose a direct threat to wider ecosystem damage such as mangrove seedlings covered by marine debris material will result in mangrove seeds failing to germinate, reducing the beauty of coastal areas, causing various diseases that affect human hea…