IDENTIFIKASI LINGKUNGAN PERAIRAN UNTUK BUDI DAYA KARANG HIAS DI DESA ARAKAN KABUPATEN MINAHASA SELATAN
ABSTRACT: This research aimed
to gather data and information as well as to evaluate the waters condition and
water quality suitable for ornamental coral aquaculture, so the characteristic
of Arakan waters for ornamental coral aquaculture could be examined. The research applied Explorative Descriptive
method with Purposive Sampling. Research
stations were established at 20 points representing the overall ecosystem of
Arakan waters. Data collected consisted of physical conditions (bottom
substrate, flow rate, turbidity, water depth, salinity, temperature, TSS)
and chemical conditions (pH, DO,
nitrate, phosphate). Data were analyzed using Matching Method by matching the
data obtained from sea water standard quality table for marine biota in
accordance to Kep.Men. LH No. 51/2004 and data from Hutabarat and Evans
(1984). Based on physical and chemical
conditions, Arakan waters was suitable for ornamental coral aquaculture or
categorized as suitable. However, water temperature at the time of measurement
was not proper, thus monitoring of this
parameter for longer period was required.
Penulis: Indri S Manembu,
Edwin L.A Ngangi
Kode Jurnal: jpperikanandd160092
