Barakuda 45
Vol 7 No 2 (2025): November

Coral Reef Potential Based on Diversity at Grand Watudodol Beach, Banyuwangi Regency

Dewi, Agustina Tri Kusuma (Unknown)
Setyaningrum, Ervina Wahyu (Unknown)
Putra, Sandy Maulana (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
05 Nov 2025

Abstract

Grand Watudodol Beach is a tourist area that offers underwater beauty which is a wealth found in Indonesia. This study aims to determine the water parameters, types of coral reefs and coral reef diversity. The research method used is descriptive method with data collection through direct observation using Line Intercept Transect (LIT) technique. Data analysis method used is diversity index analysis and dominance index analysis. The results of the study found 17 species of coral reefs with the most species found is the type of Montipora danae and the least is the type of Porites lutea. The value of diversity in the waters of Grand Watudodol is included in the moderate category with a value of 2.42. The value of the coral dominance index is included in the medium category, which is in the range of values 0.30 < C < 0.60. The value of oceanographic parameters in the waters of Grand Watudodol is salinity 32 ppt at the location point, the value of temperature parameters at the location point 29-30 °C, pH value obtained 7-8, brightness obtained 7-10 m, current velocity value obtained 0.0678 m/s.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

barakuda45

Publisher

Subject

Agriculture, Biological Sciences & Forestry Earth & Planetary Sciences

Description

BARAKUDA 45: Jurnal Ilmu Perikanan dan Ilmu Kelautan is a peer-reviewed and open access biannually (April and November). The aim of Barakuda 45 is to publish exciting, empirical research, recent science development, and high-quality science that addresses fundamental questions in fisheries and ...