Ternala Alexander Barus
Jurusan Biologi Fakultas Matematika dan Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan

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Percentage of Live Coral Cover in The Regional Water Conservation Area of the Sawo – Lahewa Water Tourism Park, North Nias District Siregar, Zufriwandi; Barus, Ternala Alexander; Aththorick, T Alief
Tunas Geografi Vol 13, No 1 (2024): JURNAL TUNAS GEOGRAFI
Publisher : Department of Geography Education, Faculty of Social Sciences, Universitas Negeri Medan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24114/tgeo.v13i1.55178

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Coral reefs are vital ecosystems facing serious threats due to climate change and human activities. This research aims to evaluate the condition of live coral cover in the Sawo-Lahewa Aquatic Tourism Park (TWP) Regional Marine Conservation Area (KKPD), North Nias Regency, as an important step in conservation and sustainable management efforts. Data was collected at 8 research stations using the Underwater Photo Transect (UPT) method. The research results show that the condition of coral reefs in this area is in the damaged to moderate category, with the percentage of live coral cover ranging between 12.33-45.37% and an average of 26.65%. The highest percentage of coral cover was found on Sarangbaung Island (45.37%) in the medium category, followed by Makora Island (42.13%), Gita Island (35.35%), and Lafau Island (31.07%). Meanwhile, locations with the lowest cover in the damaged category include Gosobaohi_01 Island (18.25%), Gosobaohi_02 Island (15.60%), Sifahandro Sea Waters (13.13%), and Bengkuang Bay Waters (12.33%). This research also looks at the abundance of coral juveniles, coral fish, and megabenthos to provide a broad picture of the health of the coral reef ecosystem. The results of this research can become a scientific basis for developing more effective management strategies. Apart from that, it is also a form of supporting conservation efforts, helping restore damaged ecosystems, and increasing the resilience of coral reefs to future environmental threats.Keywords:  Coral Reefs, Regional Marine Conservation Area, North Nias
KEPADATAN, MORFOMETRIK DAN POLA DISTRIBUSI UDANG MANTIS Harpiosquilla raphidea DI PERAIRAN ESTUARI KARANG GADING Pane, Safitri Febriani; Mulya, Miswar Budi; Barus, Ternala Alexander
Scripta Biologica Vol 10, No 3 (2023)
Publisher : Fakultas Biologi | Universitas Jenderal Soedirman

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Mantis shrimp, Harpiosquilla raphidea, an economically important commodity in Karang Gading, Deli Serdang, is at risk of population decline owing to uncontrolled fishing. This study was conducted to analyze population density, morphometric characteristics, distribution patterns, and correlations between physicochemical parameters and mantis shrimp density. The research was conducted in the Karang Gading wildlife sanctuary of Deli Serdang from July to September 2021, with sampling performed at three stations chosen by purposive random sampling. The total number of mantis shrimp individuals caught was 66, with a density of 4,83 ind/m2, on station 2 of 3,83 ind/m2, and station 3 of 2,33 ind/m2. Morphometric characters that have a strongly correlated effect were found in station 2 (total length with carapace length), a weakly correlated was obtained at station 1 (total length with carapace length), station 2 (total length with abdominal width, total length with telson width and total length with propodus length), station 3 (total length with carapace length, total length with abdominal width, total length with telson width and total length with propodus length) and moderately correlated was obtained at station 1 (total length with abdominal width, total length with telson width and total length with propodus length), all relationships between morphometric characters showed negative allometric growth patterns. The relationship between the total length and weight was obtained by the value of b < 3, which is a negative allometric. The distribution patterns at each station were categorized as grouped and unified, with an Id value of 0,791 – 1,004. The analysis results that strongly correlated and valued positively were salinity, current speed, and Dissolved Oxygen (DO); those with strong correlation and negative values were temperature, water brightness, and BOD5; moderately correlated and valued positively were pH and nitrate; strongly correlated and negatively valued (water depth); and weakly correlated and negative (phosphate).
Analysis of Water Quality Pollution Index Asahan river in Tanjungbalai City Sinulingga, Virna Br; Barus, Ternala Alexander; Wahyuningsih, Hesti
Depik Vol 12, No 3 (2023): DECEMBER 2023
Publisher : Faculty of Marine and Fisheries, Universitas Syiah Kuala

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.13170/depik.12.3.33274

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The Asahan River, located in the Tanjungbalai city area, is used for plantation, agriculture, animal husbandry activities, toilet washing facilities, hospitals, hotels, settlements, and industry causing the decrease water quality of Asahan River. The purpose of this study was to analyze the water quality and status of the Asahan River water quality in the Tanjungbalai City Area and develop a pollution control strategy that needs to be implemented to prevent a decrease in the Asahan River water quality in the Tanjungbalai City Area. Purposive sampling technique as used to determine the sampling station. In this study, there were 6 sampling stations based on the activities of the local community with 3 repetitions of sampling. The data analysis techniques from this study are Water Quality Analysis using the Pollution Index (IP) Method and Water Pollution Control Strategy Analysis. The results of water quality analysis based on the pollution index on Asahan river water in Tanjungbalai City show that the average water pollution index is in the moderately polluted category. The maximum of river water pollution index results were at station 2 is 9,086 and the minimum of river water pollution index results were at station 5 is 6,111.Water pollution occurs due to the parameters of phosphate, detergent, oil and grease, and total coliform which have exceeded the quality standard threshold based on Government Regulation of the Republic of Indonesia Number 21 of the year 2022 concerning Management of Water Quality and Control of Class I Water Pollution.Keywords:Asahan RiverWater pollution IndexWater Quality
Analysis of Water Quality Pollution Index Asahan river in Tanjungbalai City Sinulingga, Virna Br; Barus, Ternala Alexander; Wahyuningsih, Hesti
Depik Vol 12, No 3 (2023): DECEMBER 2023
Publisher : Faculty of Marine and Fisheries, Universitas Syiah Kuala

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.13170/depik.12.3.33274

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The Asahan River, located in the Tanjungbalai city area, is used for plantation, agriculture, animal husbandry activities, toilet washing facilities, hospitals, hotels, settlements, and industry causing the decrease water quality of Asahan River. The purpose of this study was to analyze the water quality and status of the Asahan River water quality in the Tanjungbalai City Area and develop a pollution control strategy that needs to be implemented to prevent a decrease in the Asahan River water quality in the Tanjungbalai City Area. Purposive sampling technique as used to determine the sampling station. In this study, there were 6 sampling stations based on the activities of the local community with 3 repetitions of sampling. The data analysis techniques from this study are Water Quality Analysis using the Pollution Index (IP) Method and Water Pollution Control Strategy Analysis. The results of water quality analysis based on the pollution index on Asahan river water in Tanjungbalai City show that the average water pollution index is in the moderately polluted category. The maximum of river water pollution index results were at station 2 is 9,086 and the minimum of river water pollution index results were at station 5 is 6,111.Water pollution occurs due to the parameters of phosphate, detergent, oil and grease, and total coliform which have exceeded the quality standard threshold based on Government Regulation of the Republic of Indonesia Number 21 of the year 2022 concerning Management of Water Quality and Control of Class I Water Pollution.Keywords:Asahan RiverWater pollution IndexWater Quality