<![CDATA[Reef coral is ecosystem the sea that has function ecological important , including as a habitat for various marine biota , protector beach from abrasion , as well as provider source Power economy for public coast . However, the increasing activity man like arrest fish that are not friendly environment, disposal waste, as well as changes in physical parameters and seawater chemistry cause damage reefs corals in various region coastal areas, including the beach Tugulufa . Study this aim for know condition reefs coral in the waters beach Tugulufa , District Tidore , Tidore City Islands . Study This use method Line Intercept Transect (LIT) that is done on three station observation with depth And characteristics different waters . Data collected covering type coral , percentage cover coral life , and environmental parameters like temperature , salinity , and pH of sea water . Results study show that condition reefs coral in the waters Beach Tugulufa classified as not enough Good until currently . Station II has cover coral life highest that is around 60%, whereas Stations I and III are dominated by substrate abiotic And coral dead with cover above 40 %. Type the most coral found is Non- Acropora which has massive form and submassive , whereas type Acropora found in amount A little . Temperature waters is at on the range of 29°C is still optimal, however mark salinity (30‰) and pH (7) indicate poor conditions support growth coral . In whole , ecosystem reefs coral on the beach Tugulufa has experience pressure sufficient environment big . Required effort conservation , rehabilitation , and management sustainable so that the ecosystem reefs coral still awake And can support balance ecology waters .]]>
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