Heavy metal contamination in seafood, particularly in blood cockles (Anadara granosa), has become a significant issue regarding food safety. Blood cockles are a marine organism widely consumed by the public as an alternative source of animal protein. This study aims to determine the concentrations of the heavy metals lead (Pb) and zinc (Zn) in the tissues of blood cockles sold at various market…
Seafloor classification is an important approach in determining the potential fishing grounds for sondong gear in the waters of Banyuasin, South Sumatra. This study analyzes the physical characteristics of the waters through sediment type, organic matter content, depth, and their relationship with catch results. The dry sieving and pipette methods were used for sediment grain size analysis, whi…
Gastropods and bivalves are one of the most commonly found potential marine biota and are bioactive compounds that have not been widely studied. The presence of toxicity activity in marine biota can be developed further and be useful for the food and pharmacology industries. Species of gastropod (L. lambis) and bivalve (T. squamosa) found in the waters of Enggano Island, North Bengkulu are quit…
Seagrass ecosystems are among the most important shallow marine habitats, playing a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance and coastal stability. This study aims to analyze the density and community structure of seagrass and their relationship with water quality parameters. Sampling stations were determined using the purposive sampling method, while seagrass observations were conducted …
Microplastics are plastic particles smaller than 5 mm that are commonly found in aquatic environments and have the potential to enter the bodies of aquatic organisms, including blood clams. This study aims to analyze the accumulation levels of polystyrene (PS) microplastics in blood clams with condition of different pH levels (6.7 and 9) and two different particle sizes (20 and 150 mikron). The…
Microplastics are plastic particles smaller than 5 mm that are widely found in aquatic environments and have the potential to enter the bodies of aquatic organisms, including crabs. This study aims to determine the abundance, types, and polymer composition of microplastics in Fiddler Crabs (Uca spp.) inhabiting the Musi River Estuary, South Sumatra. The soft tissues of crab samples were digeste…
Microplastics and heavy metals are pollutants that can pollute a water area. Microplastics and heavy metals also have effects that can disrupt enzyme activity in the body of biota. This study aims to analyze the effects of single polypropylene (PP) microplastics, single cadmium (Cd) heavy metals, and their combination on protease enzyme activity in blood cockles (Anadara granosa). Blood cockle …
The mud crab (Scylla paramamosain), one of the high-value fishery commodities, holds great potential for aquaculture development. This study aimed to evaluate the survival rate and compare the growth rate and carapace width of male and female mud crabs under different salinity levels and types of natural feed. The 21 day experiment was conducted at the Marine Bioecology Laboratory, Sriwijaya Un…
The Banyuasin River Estuary is formed by the confluence of two rivers, the Banyuasin and Lalan Rivers, located in South Sumatra Province. This estuarine area also serves as a discharge site for industrial and domestic waste and is influenced by various human activities in the surrounding area. This study aims to analyze the sediment characteristics and organic carbon content in the waters of th…
This research aims to map the distribution and analyze the health condition of mangrove ecosystems in the Musi River Estuary, South Sumatra Province, using Sentinel-2A satellite imagery. The purposive sampling method was applied to determine sampling points representing various ecological zones. Field data consisted of tree density, trunk diameter, and canopy cover, while the satellite data wer…
This study aims to analyze the efficiency of feeding Sardinella lemuru with different doses on the growth of Olive Ridley Turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea) at the North Alun Turtle Conservation location, Pekik Nyaring Village, Central Bengkulu Regency. The study was carried out for 4 weeks using the Complete Random Design (RAL) method consisting of 5 treatments and 2 replicates, namely: P1 (contro…
The waters of Ketapang District have calm water conditions with a substrate type that is suitable as a place for seaweed growth. Halimeda is an important genus of green algae. This species is widespread throughout coral reefs in subtidal areas, forming large populations. The aim of this research is to analyze the diversity of Halimeda species and their relationship with water parameters on the …
Conventional plastic as food packaging is difficult to decompose for hundreds of years. Carrageenan-based edible film from Kappaphycus alvarezii is a transparent and safe biodegradable alternative. This study aims to identify the effect of glycerol on the tensile strength, thickness, and morphology of edible films, as well as to examine the optimal concentration of glycerol. The film is made us…
Peran perempuan perikanan sering mencakup pekerjaan pasca-tangkap dan usaha kecil berbasis lokal. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis karakteristik sosial ekonomi perempuan sebagai pelaku perikanan, mengidentifikasi peran mereka dalam sektor perikanan, serta mengukur kontribusi ekonomi terhadap pendapatan keluarga di Desa Sungsang IV, Sumatera Selatan. Metode kuesioner dan wawancara kep…
Microplastic pollution in waters has become a global issue due to its impacts on marine ecosystems and human health. Microplastics accumulated in waters are at risk of being ingested by marine biota, including fish for consumption such as frigate tuna (Auxis thazard) sold in traditional markets. This study aims to identify the type, size, and abundance of microplastics in the digestive tract of…
Banyuasin waters are an estuarine area that is vulnerable to heavy metal pollution due to land-based activities. This study aimed to analyze the concentrations of heavy metals lead (Pb) and cadmium (Cd) in blood cockles (Anadara granosa) and sediments, compare the results with the applicable quality standards, and calculate the bioconcentration factor (BCF) as an indicator of heavy metal accumu…
Halymenia durvillei is a red seaweed species with considerable potential for commercial cultivation in Indonesia. Tissue culture has emerged as a promising method to enhance its biomass production. This study aimed to analyze the most effective combination of plant growth regulators (PGRs) for callus induction and to examine the morphological characteristics of the induced callus. The research …
Conservation activities at Pangumbahan Beach are carried out through hatching with artificial nests as an effort to increase the hatching success of green turtle eggs. The success of hatching is influenced by various biophysical parameters that are important to consider. This research aims to analyze the influence of artificial nest characteristics on the hatching success of green turtle eggs. …
E. agallocha merupakan magrove yang terindikasi toksik. Penelitian ini membandingkan toksisitas daun dan kulit batang E. agallocha terhadap bentos asosiasi T. sulcata dan U. forcipata menggunakan metode BSLT berdasarkan nilai LC50. Analisis fitokimia serta LC-MS dilakukan untuk mengidentifikasi senyawa aktif yang ada. Hasil nilai LC50 pada daun 450,443 μg/mL dan kulit batang 185,153 μg/mL den…
Sungsang’s Waters area is located in Sungsang, Banyuasin II, Banyuasin Regency, South Sumatra is an estuarine waters where most of the people work as fishermen. The many activities of the population cause the influx of heavy metal waste that can accumulate and harm aquatic biota and consumers. Mercury (Hg) that accumulates in fish eaten by humans can cause health problems and can be detected …
Microplastics are plastic particles that have a diameter of less than 5 millimeters, which come from waste generated from anthropogenic activities of society that cause excessive pollution in the ecosystem, one of the waste that is harmful to the environment is plastic. The purpose of this study was to determine the abundance and shape and type of microplastics in 3 different types of shrimp fr…
Perairan Muara Sungai Banyuasin merupakan salah satu kawasan estuari di Kabupaten Banyuasin, Provinsi Sumatera Selatan di mana kawasan ini dipengaruhi oleh segala aktivitas baik manusia dan alam sehingga mengalami perubahan dari waktu ke waktu. Salah satu organisme yang mendiami kolom perairan ini adalah fitoplankton. Fitoplankton memiliki pigmen berupa klorofil-a. Fitoplankton dan klorofil-a s…
Avicennia alba mangrove is known as a coastal plant that has the potential to produce bioactive compounds that are useful in the pharmaceutical and health fields. This study aims to characterize and quantify the bioactive compounds found in the roots, bark, and leaves of A. alba growing in the Payung Island area, Banyuasin, South Sumatra. The research methods included purposive sampling, extrac…
The Musi River Estuary is one of the important estuarine areas in South Sumatra, connected to the Bangka Strait and supporting various community activities. Phytoplankton play a vital role as primary producers in aquatic ecosystems and are strongly influenced by physicochemical factors such as salinity, temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, currents, and water transparency. The research was conduc…
This study aims to characterize and quantify bioactive compounds in three gastropod species, namely Natica fasciata, Terebralia sulcata, and Littorina scabra, found in the mangrove ecosystem of Pulau Payung, Banyuasin, South Sumatra. The extraction process was carried out using the maceration method with 96% ethanol solvent, followed by phytochemical testing and LC-MS analysis to determine the …
Tanjung Api-Api, located in Banyuasin Regency, South Sumatra, is a strategic coastal area utilized for aquaculture, mangrove ecosystems, and ferry port activities. However, anthropogenic activities such as shipping and the discharge of ballast water have led to pollution and a decline in water quality. Benthic macrozoobenthos, which are sedentary and sensitive to environmental changes, are used…
This study examines the growth patterns of mud crabs (Scylla spp.) from natural habitats and silvofishery-based cultivation systems in Marga Sungsang Village, Banyuasin Regency, South Sumatra. The research aimed to compare crab growth based on location, species, and sex, as well as to analyze the influence of aquatic environmental parameters. Observed parameters included temperature, salinity, …
Mangrove forests are home to Malacosctraca class animals such as the crab Uca spp. which has a role in terms of economic and ecology. This study aims to characterize and quantify bioactive compounds in three Malacostraca species, namely Uca forcipata, Uca coarctata, Uca dussumieri which found in the Payung Island mangrove ecosystem, Banyuasin Regency, South Sumatra. Three Uca species were extra…
Maspari Island, the only island located in the middle of the sea owned by South Sumatra Province. Maspari Island has a variety of ecosystems in it, one of which is the coral reef ecosystem. Coral reefs on Maspari Island are found with Hard Coral and Soft Coral types. This study aims to determine water quality, hard coral cover conditions, and the relationship between hard coral cover and water …
Microplastics are plastic particles smaller than 5 mm that can easily enter fish bodies and potentially cause adverse effects if accumulated in marine animals or humans through the food chain. This study aims to determine the abundance, types, and sizes of microplastics in the digestive tracts of pelagic and demersal fish sold in Palembang City, South Sumatra. Samples of pelagic and demersal fi…