Asian Journal of Aquatic Sciences
Vol. 7 No. 3 (2024): December

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CORAL REEF COVER CONDITION AND MEGABENTHOS ABUNDANCE IN PASUMPAHAN ISLAND, WEST SUMATRA

Manik, Pilipus Fiter (Unknown)
Thamrin, Thamrin (Unknown)
Mubarak, Mubarak (Unknown)

Article Info

Publish Date
31 Dec 2024

Abstract

This study analyzes live coral cover, megabenthos abundance, and the relationship between coral reef condition and megabenthos abundance in Pasumpahan Island waters. The survey method was used to collect primary and secondary data. The results showed that the average percentage of live coral reef cover in Pasumpahan Island, West Sumatra, was 33.31%. The abundance of megabenthos obtained was 10,000 ind/ha. Regression results showed a strong positive correlation between coral reef cover and megabenthos abundance, with an R2 value of 0.5396, meaning that the percentage of live coral affects megabenthos by 53.96%.

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Asian Journal of Aquatic Sciences
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Abbrev

ajoas

Publisher

Universitas Riau

Subject

Agriculture, Biological Sciences & Forestry

Description

Asian Journal Of Aquatic Sciences is a journal publishes scientific articles from research by lecturers and other researchers in the waters sector. Focusing on aspects of aquatic ecology for the use of this habitat as an ecosystem for producing food (fisheries and agriculture) and its function for ...