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Journal : BIOEDUPAT: Pattimura Journal of Biology and Learning

The Potential of coral reefs at Penambulai Island, Aru Islands Regency Abrahamsz, James; Bothmir, Sara Imelda; Retraubun, Alex S.W
BIOEDUPAT: Pattimura Journal of Biology and Learning Vol 4 No 1 (2024): Bioedupat : Pattimura Journal of Biology and Learning
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Biologi, Pascasarjana, Universitas Pattimura

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30598/bioedupat.v4.i1.pp165-171

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Penambulai Island, one of the 676 islands in the Aru Islands Regency, is one of Indonesia's outermost small islands and has the status of a Certain National Strategic Area. The coral reefs on this island have been under pressure from human activities and climate influences. Research in the waters of Penambulai aims to analyze the potential of coral reefs. The research was conducted in August 2023. Data collection used the LIT method and data analysis used the English (1997) percent cover formula and the Standard criteria for coral reef damage and condition. The coral reefs around Penambulai Island are extensive, covering over 1,000 hectares. The majority of the reef area (73.76%) is comprised of living organisms, which is a good sign. Hard corals, a crucial reef-building organism, have a significant presence (42.04%). The reef exhibits high species diversity with 51 hard coral species belonging to various families and genera. Despite these positive aspects, the overall health of the coral reefs is considered "moderate" due to natural stressors.
Spatial Distribution of Coral Reefs in the Waters of Babi Island, Aru Islands Regency Djerol, Hans; Abrahamsz, James; Sangadji, Masudin
BIOEDUPAT: Pattimura Journal of Biology and Learning Vol 4 No 2 (2024): Bioedupat : Pattimura Journal of Biology and Learning
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Biologi, Pascasarjana, Universitas Pattimura

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30598/bioedupat.v4.i2.pp192-199

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This study analyzes the spatial distribution of coral reefs surrounding Babi Island, Aru Islands Regency, Indonesia. The research aims to understand the condition of the coral reefs, create coral reef maps, and monitor their health. Satellite imagery and transect surveys were used to determine coral reef area, species richness, and benthic cover. The results show that the coral reefs are more extensive in the western part of the island (129.91 hectares) compared to the southern part (56.5 hectares). A total of 96 species of stony coral were identified, representing 67.1% of the species found in the Aru Islands coastal waters. Fifty of these species are considered protected under IUCN classifications. The coral reefs in the western part of Babi Island are in good condition with a hard coral cover percentage exceeding 70%. The southern part of the island also has coral reefs in good condition, but with a slightly lower hard coral cover percentage.