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Akmal Izwar
Program Studi Akuakultur, Fakultas Pertanian, Universitas Almuslim, Indonesia
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The water quality and biological indicators of estuarine and marine waters affected by shrimp farming effluents in Bireuen Regency, Aceh Akmal Izwar; Saniar Fauza; Asih Makarti Muktitama; Anis Nugrahawati; Rossy Azhar; Dani Pratama Putra; Syahirman Hakim; Yoga Musarady
Acta Aquatica: Aquatic Sciences Journal Vol. 12 No. 3 (2025): Acta Aquatica: Aquatic Sciences Journal
Publisher : Universitas Malikussaleh

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29103/aa.v12i3.24729

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Intensive whiteleg shrimp farming has the potential to degrade water quality through the accumulation of organic matter and nutrients in coastal ecosystems. This study aimed to evaluate differences in water quality between estuarine and marine waters in Bireuen Regency, Aceh, and to associate them with plankton and bacteria as ecological indicators. The research was conducted from July to August 2025 at three estuarine and three marine stations, analyzing physical, chemical, and biological parameters. Results showed that estuarine waters had higher TSS (9–16 mg/L), NH₃ (0.80 mg/L), BOD (4.6–7.1 mg/L), and COD (32–33 mg/L) than marine waters, associated with the presence of Nitzschia spp., Ceratium hirundinella, Brachionus rotundiformis, Aeromonas hydrophila, and Vibrio parahaemolyticus. In marine waters, although DO and salinity were more stable, eutrophication indicators included Noctiluca spp., copepods (Acartia, Oithona), V. alginolyticus, and Photobacterium damselae. These findings indicate that estuaries act as pollution hotspots while marine waters are also affected, emphasizing the need for ecosystem-based management of shrimp aquaculture effluents. Keywords: Estuary; Marine Waters; Plankton; Vibrio spp; Water Quality; Whiteleg Shrimp
Physicochemical and microbiota characterization of Paya Nie Ecotourism Reservoir for optimizing sustainable fisheries cultivation Dani Pratama Putra; Rossy Azhar; Akmal Izwar; Putri Ayu Setianingsih
Acta Aquatica: Aquatic Sciences Journal Vol. 12 No. 3 (2025): Acta Aquatica: Aquatic Sciences Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29103/aa.v12i3.25009

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This study aims to analyze the physicochemical characteristics and microbiota communities in the Paya Nie Ecotourism Reservoir as a basis for water quality management for sustainable fisheries cultivation. Sampling was conducted at ten points representing the western, central, and eastern parts of the reservoir. Parameters measured included temperature, clarity, turbidity, pH, salinity, dissolved oxygen (DO), ammonia, phosphate, nitrate, COD, BOD, plankton density, and Escherichia coli. The results showed that most parameters were still in accordance with quality standards (PP No. 22 of 2021), especially pH (7.03–7.97), ammonia (0.001–0.028 mg/L), phosphate (2.6–3.9 mg/L), and nitrate (0.02–2.0 mg/L). However, DO levels at several stations were low (1.67–3.33 mg/L), while COD (500–926 mg/L) and BOD (1.00–2.47 mg/L) exceeded the threshold, indicating a high organic pollution load. The highest E. coli value was recorded at Station X (744.33 CFU/100 ml), indicating contamination from domestic activities. The dominant plankton species were Euglena sp. and Eudorina sp., indicating the waters are classified as productive but potentially eutrophic. The results of this study emphasize the need for waste management, cage density regulation, and routine water quality monitoring to maintain ecosystem balance and support the sustainability of fish farming in the Paya Nie Reservoir. Keywords: Microbiota; Paya Nie Reservoir; Physicochemistry; Sustainable Fisheries; Water Quality
Co-Authors Anis Nugrahawati Asih Makarti Muktitama Dani Pratama Putra Hakim, Syahirman Putri Ayu Setianingsih Rossy Azhar Saniar Fauza Yoga Musarady