Pengarang

Sri Nuryatin Hamzah

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- Perikanan

Abstrak

The assessment of the the coral reefs in the waters needs to be done in order to ensure the survival of fish and humans. The aim of the research was to assess the current state of the coral reefs in Molotabu waters, Bone Bolango District, Gorontalo Province. The assessment was consisted of the coral reef’s condition, coverage percentage, life form categories, and also threat. Site location was divided 4 station. Data collection was conducted by using line transect method placed at depth of 3 meters and 10 meters respectively. The condition of the coral reefs was analyzed by referring to KEPMENLH No. 4/2001. Water quality was tested in which including: salinity, temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen and water brightness. Results showed that the Coral Massive was dominant form at depth of 3 meters, whereas at 10 meters no significant different between life form types. The highest coverage shown by coral reefs at 10 meters depth of 47,1%. The percentage gives the figure about the bad condition of the coral reefs in Molotabu waters. Keywords: Assessment, Coral Reefs, Molotabu Waters

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akultas Perikanan dan Ilmu Kelautan UNG

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Terbit

2015

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