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The Community Structure of Sea Urchins (Echinoidea) in the Intertidal Zone of Thomas Beach, Uluwatu Gilang Caraka; I Wayan Arthana; Ni Made Ernawati
Advances in Tropical Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences Vol. 8 No. 2 (2024): June 2024: Pages 58-118
Publisher : Institute for Research and Community Services Udayana University (LP2M Universitas Udayana)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24843/ATBES.2024.v08.i02.p05

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Thomas Beach, located in Uluwatu, Province of Bali, is a rocky shore inhabited by sea urchins. The research aims to discover the habitat characteristics and community structure of sea urchins (Echinoidea) in the intertidal zone of Thomas Beach. Data collection was conducted from April to May 2023 during the lowest tide. A quantitative method with modified line transects was used for data collection. Data collected included the number and species of sea urchins, water quality parameters (temperature, salinity, pH, dissolved oxygen, water clarity, and depth), and substrate types. Data were analyzed using Microsoft Excel, including individual density, diversity index, uniformity index, and dominance index. The research findings revealed five species of sea urchins: Echinotrix calamaris, Echinometra oblonga, Echinometra mathaei, Tripneustes gratilla, and Stomopneustes variolaris. The highest density of sea urchins was found in E. oblonga (16.91 ind/m2). The diversity index values ranged from 0.4936 to 0.8721, indicating a low level of diversity. The uniformity index values ranged from 0.4493 to 0.784, suggesting the community is relatively unstable. The dominance index values ranged from 0.5036 to 0.7166, indicating a moderate level of dominance. The aquatic habitat characteristics, based on the research findings, it was determined that a temperature of 30℃, salinity ranging from 31.77 to 32.76, pH of 8, dissolved oxygen (DO) of 5 mg/l, water clarity of 100%, and a depth ranging from 8.4 to 33.93 cm. The substrate type was rocky at station 1, sandy with seagrass at station 2, and rocky sandy at station 3.
Effect of Light Intensity on Growth Rate and Survival of Euphyllia paradivisa Coral Ex-Situ Luthfy Allyana Damayanti Saqha; I Wayan Arthana; Ni Made Ernawati
Advances in Tropical Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences Vol. 8 No. 3 (2024): October 2024: Pages 119-170
Publisher : Institute for Research and Community Services Udayana University (LP2M Universitas Udayana)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24843/ATBES.2024.v08.i03.p08

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Coral reef ecosystems are vulnerable to damage. The rehabilitation process naturally takes a long time. This study aims to determine the growth rate and survival of Euphyllia paradivisa corals ex-situ at PT Agung Aquatic Marine, Bali. Seawater used in the aquarium has very maintained water quality to keep the corals alive even though they are outside their natural habitat. This research employs an experimental method, with data analysis conducted using the independent sample T-test. We collected data eight times, once every two weeks for four months. Each of the six aquariums, comprising three with sunlight treatment and three with LED light, houses 10 transplanted corals. A caliper is used to measure the width and height of the corals. The growth rate of Euphyllia paradivisa corals under different treatments (sunlight vs. LED light) was determined by analyzing the results. There is a significant difference in the width and height of Euphyllia paradivisa corals. The growth rate of Euphyllia paradivisa corals in ex-situ under the treatment of sunlight is 0.016 mm wide and 0.017 mm high per month, and then in the treatment of LED light, the growth rate of Euphyllia paradivisa corals in ex-situ is 0.009 mm wide and 0.007 mm high per month. The growth rate of Euphyllia paradivisa corals in ex situ with sunlight treatment is better than LED light treatment.
Identification of Eucheuma cottonii Seaweed Destruction Organisms at Geger Beach Nusa Dua, Bali Nike Aryanta Manalu; I Wayan Arthana; Ayu Putu Wiweka Krisna Dewi
Advances in Tropical Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences Vol. 8 No. 1 (2024): February 2024: Pages 1-57
Publisher : Institute for Research and Community Services Udayana University (LP2M Universitas Udayana)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24843/ATBES.2024.v08.i01.p09

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Eucheuma cottonii seaweed cultivation in general has a problem that is the attack of disruptive organisms in the form of pests that can cause damage to seaweed plants. This study aims to find out the type, behavior and abundance of seaweed destruction organisms on Eucheuma cottonii. Observations were made at 3 points of stakes in the coastal waters of Geger Nusa Dua, Bali. Data collection was conducted through direct observation at the research site using the Underwater Visual Census (UVC) method. The results of the data collection found 19 families of organisms that were self-exposedfrom 17 families of disruptive organisms and 2 families of non-disruptive organisms from 3 points of observation. The disruptive organisms found were: Siganidae, Holothuridae, Pinguipedidae, Labridae, Blenniidae, Paralepididae, Trichiuridae, Palmariaceae, Ulvaceae, Siphonocladaceae, Cladophorales, Caulerpaceae, Halimedaceae, Gelidiaceae, Hypneaceae, Hydrocharitaceae and Corallinaceae. While non-disruptive organisms found were Engraulidae and Scorpaenidae. Disruptive organisms have individual living behaviors (solitary) and swimming habits of disruptive organisms that swim above and crevices of seaweed Eucheuma cottonii. Treatment of disruptive organisms that feed on talus and attach / epiphytes on the surface of seaweed talus Eucheuma cottonii. The conclusion is individual abundance in stake II had an abundance of disruptive organisms with the highest result of 3.88 ind/m2, while in stake I obtained the lowest abundance calculation of 2.34 ind/m2,and in stake III which was 2.62 ind/m2.