Jurnal Biologi Tropis
Vol. 26 No. 3 (2026): in Progress

Turtle Nesting and Conservation Management in Amping Parak, West Sumatra

Sandova, Zettyra (Unknown)
Widuri, Firly (Unknown)
Rizky, Aulia (Unknown)
Yanti, Fauri Yatul Irfan (Unknown)
Nurdin, Jabang (Unknown)
Novarino, Wilson (Unknown)
Aprizal, Aprizal (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
18 Jul 2026

Abstract

Sea turtles are protected marine animals that play a crucial role in maintaining the balance of coastal and marine ecosystems. This study aims to examine the nesting behavior of sea turtles and evaluate the management of the conservation area in Amping Parak, Pesisir Selatan Regency. Conducted from April 15 to May 28, 2026, this research employed a qualitative descriptive method utilizing observation and literature reviews. The results indicate that turtles nest at night, with an incubation period of 45–60 days, which is strongly influenced by nest temperature and humidity. Although Amping Parak has high potential as a nesting habitat, its management is hindered by limited funding and resources. Therefore, optimizing conservation efforts requires nest protection, semi-natural hatchery practices, and community education to ensure the sustainability of sea turtle conservation.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JBT

Publisher

Subject

Agriculture, Biological Sciences & Forestry Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Immunology & microbiology

Description

Jurnal Biologi Tropis (ISSN Cetak 1411-9587 dan ISSN Online 2549-7863) diterbitkan mulai tahun 2000 dengan frekuensi 2 kali setahun oleh Program Studi Pendidikan Biologi PMIPA FKIP Universitas Mataram, berisi hasil penelitian dan ulasan Ilmiah dalam bidang Biologi ...