ANALISIS GENUS DAN PENYAKIT KARANG DI PERAIRAN PULAU TUAN KECAMATAN PEUKAN BADA KABUPATEN ACEH BESAR
ABSTRACT: This study aims to
determine the genus of coral and coral diseases in the coral reef ecosystem of
Tuan Island Peukan Bada, Aceh Besar District. The data of coral genera were
gathered by using point intercept transect method, whereas, the data of coral
diseases were gathered by using survey method. The data were identified by
using handbook and then analyzed descriptively. The results showed that there
were 5 coral genera found in Tuan Island Pekan Bada namely: Acropora,
Montipora, Pocillopora, Porites, and Goniastrea. Meanwhile, coral diseases that
are found in Tuan Island were lcerative white spots, growth anomalies of an
unknown cause, sediment damage, alga overgrowth, pink line disease dan
pigmentation responses. The conclusion of this study were (1) the coral reefs
that were found in Tuan Island Peukan Bada, Aceh Besar District consisted of 5
genera, and (2) coral diseases in Tuan Island consisted of 6 types of diseases.
Penulis: Nadia Aldyza, Afkar
Kode Jurnal: jpbiologidd150921
