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Contact Name
Nur Arifin
Contact Email
arifinik013@gmail.com
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+6282381530516
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ajoas@ejournal.unri.ac.id
Editorial Address
Gedung LPPM Universitas Riau, Kampus Bina Widya, Jl. H.R. Soebrantas Km 12.5, Panam. Pekanbaru, Riau - 28293. Indonesia
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Kota pekanbaru,
Riau
INDONESIA
Asian Journal of Aquatic Sciences
Published by Universitas Riau
ISSN : 2655366X     EISSN : 27164608     DOI : http://dx.doi.org/10.31258/ajoas
Core Subject : Agriculture,
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 the earth's ecosystem. Covers aspects of biology, physics and chemistry, both for freshwater (rivers, lakes, swamps, reservoirs), brackish waters (mangrove swamps, river estuaries) and marine waters (coastal and offshore seas).
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Articles 543 Documents
THE ROLE OF THE COMMUNITY IN ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT IN THE COASTAL AREA OF RUPAT DISTRICT Bathara, Lamun; Nedi, Syahril; Effendi, Irwan; NST, Musyirna Rahmah; Nasution, Tio Afandi; Tanjung, Afrizal
Asian Journal of Aquatic Sciences Vol. 8 No. 3 (2025): December
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31258/ajoas.8.3.364-372

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Coastal environmental problems in Rupat District cannot be resolved solely through a top-down approach or government intervention. This study was conducted in 2025 with the intention of comprehensively analyzing the role of the community in environmental management in the coastal areas of Rupat District, particularly on Ketapang and Lancah beaches. Through a systematic research approach, this study aims to identify the forms of community roles in coastal environmental management efforts, analyze factors that influence the level of community participation, describe the various challenges faced in implementing community-based environmental management, and formulate strategies for strengthening community roles that can be implemented sustainably. The method used in this study was a survey method with a total of 31 respondents, consisting of fishermen, seaweed farmers, fish traders, community leaders, and people involved in marine tourism activities. The results of the study can be concluded that community-based coastal environmental management has enormous potential but faces complex structural challenges
ASSESSMENT OF WATER QUALITY BASED ON NITRATE, PHOSPHATE, AND AMMONIA CONCENTRATIONS IN BURUK BAKUL VILLAGE, BENGKALIS, RIAU Hendris, Sefni; Yoswaty, Dessy; Nurrachmi, Irvina; Azuga, Nabila Afifah; Kambaren, Bella Billiant J Ananta; Putri, Rianti; Purbata, Ardi Gustri
Asian Journal of Aquatic Sciences Vol. 8 No. 3 (2025): December
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31258/ajoas.8.3.391-397

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Coastal ecosystems are highly sensitive to nutrient enrichment, particularly from land-based activities and aquaculture effluents, which contribute to water quality degradation. This study evaluated the concentrations of nitrate, ammonia, and phosphate in the coastal waters of Buruk Bakul Village, Bengkalis, Riau Province, Indonesia. Water samples were collected from four representative stations in August 2025: a river estuary, a shrimp pond, a mangrove rehabilitation site, and a natural mangrove forest. The analysis was conducted using spectrophotometric methods in accordance with the Indonesian National Standards (SNI). Results indicated that nitrate concentrations ranged from 0.0822 to 0.1932 mg/L, ammonia from 0.5705 to 1.7338 mg/L, and phosphate from 0.0845 to 0.299 mg/L. All parameters exceeded the seawater quality standards for marine biota established by the Decree of the Minister of Environment No. 51/2004, indicating a significant anthropogenic influence. The river estuary recorded the highest nitrate and phosphate levels, reflecting inputs from land runoff and domestic waste, while ammonia peaked in the shrimp pond due to aquaculture discharge. Nutrient levels in mangrove-associated stations were lower but still above the threshold, indicating that mangrove ecosystems provide some capacity to retain and transform nutrients, although insufficient for full remediation. Elevated nutrient concentrations pose ecological risks, such as eutrophication and algal blooms, which may disrupt biodiversity and fisheries productivity. This study emphasizes the urgency of improving aquaculture waste management, reducing land-derived nutrient loading, and strengthening mangrove conservation and rehabilitation as integrated strategies to sustain coastal ecosystem health in Buruk Bakul and similar regions. These findings provide a baseline for nutrient management and coastal rehabilitation strategies in western Indonesian waters
OPTIMIZATION OF NURSERY TECHNIQUES FOR SILVER POMPANO (Trachinotus blochii) IN BPBL BATAM: ANALYSIS OF GROWTH PERFORMANCE, SURVIVAL RATE, AND WATER QUALITY Khalidah, Imanda; Lesmana, Indra; Firmansyah, Rodhi
Asian Journal of Aquatic Sciences Vol. 8 No. 3 (2025): December
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31258/ajoas.8.3.419-426

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The production of silver pompano (Trachinotus blochii) in Indonesia has declined sharply, highlighting persistent issues in its nursery stage, particularly the inability to promote rapid growth and high survival rates when water quality fluctuates. This research assessed intensive nursery techniques implemented at Balai Perikanan Budidaya Laut  (BPBL) in Batam by systematically testing different stocking densities, feeding schedules, and key water-quality metrics. Over a twenty-one-day culture cycle, observers collected data daily and interpreted it using descriptive statistics. Fish length rose from an initial mean of 2.50 cm to 3.73 cm, and mean weight climbed from 0.50 g to 1.30 g, yielding an average specific growth rate of 2.5% per day, a survival rate of 83.7%, and a feed-conversion ratio of 2.1. During the trial, temperature (27.6 °C), pH (7.81), dissolved oxygen (5.7 mg/L), and salinity (30 ppt) consistently fell within national SNI 7901-2013 standards. Most deaths occurred during grading rather than through cannibalism, indicating that handling stress, rather than predatory behavior, was the primary cause of loss. Collectively, these results establish a reference point for nursery management of T. blochii and furnish Indonesian aquaculture planners with data needed to boost fish-seed output while strengthening coastal community livelihoods