Kondisi Terumbu Karang dan Biota Lainnya di Perairan Kecamatan Selat Nasik Kabupaten Belitung Tahun 2007-2008
Abstract: The aims of this study was to monitor the coral reef
condition, coral fishes and benthic organisms in Selat Nasik Sub District
waters. The sampling was carried out on
March 2008 in 12 stations at Selat Nasik waters that were similar to sampling
station for 2007 study. Observations on benthic lifeform was done using LIT (line intercept transect), coral fishes
was observed using Underwater Visual Census (UVC) whereas benthic organisms was
counted using Belt Transect. The
result showed that the coral reef condition in Selat Nasik Sub
District water’s was still in good condition. Coral Fishes increased in number,
especially target fishes and indicator fishes. Bentic organisms such as Diadema
and Fungia increased in number, whereas Tridacna decreased as well.
Keywords: Coral reef, Selat
Nasik, Belitung
Penulis: Nurul D. M. Sjafrie
Kode Jurnal: jpperikanandd090005
