The issue of non-biodegradable plastic waste and its environmental impact prompted the development of natural and biodegradable packaging, such as edible films. This research utilized extract of carrageenan derived from Eucheuma spinosum seaweed as the main ingredient for producing edible films, while also investigating the effect of adding chitosan on the mechanical properties, thickness, and …
The Musi River Estuary is influenced by human activities that potentially decrease water quality and increase organic matter content. These conditions may affect the composition of aquatic organisms such as macrozoobenthos. Polychaetes, as one of the macrozoobenthos groups, are used as indicators of water quality due to their tolerance to environmental changes. This study aims to identify the s…
Marine pollution by microplastics is becoming an increasingly worrying environmental issue, especially for filter feeder organisms such as blood clams (Anadara granosa), which are at high risk of bioaccumulating microplastic particles. This study aims to determine the accumulation rate of 20 µm and 150 µm polystyrene (PS) microplastics in blood clams in environments with different salinities,…
Green sea turtles (Chelonia mydas) are a protected and endangered species. Breeding is an important conservation strategy to increase the survival rate of green sea turtles. This study aims to evaluate behavioral variations in green sea turtles based on age differences and their relationship with environmental parameters at the UPTD Conservation and Monitoring of Marine and Fisheries Resources …
Microplastics and heavy metals are aquatic pollutants that have the poten tial to disrupt the physiological functions of marine organisms, including blood clams (Anadara granosa) as filter feeders. This study aims to analyze the effect of exposure to polypropylene (PP) microplastics, cadmium (Cd) heavy metals, and their combination on lipase digestive enzyme activity. The experiment was con duc…
Banyuasin Regency, South Sumatra, has a vital mangrove ecosystem that plays a crucial role in maintaining coastal balance and disaster mitigation. However, changes in mangrove vegetation due to anthropogenic pressures increase the risk of flooding in this area. This study aims to identify mangrove vegetation land use changes in 2003, 2013, and 2023 and map the flooding potential using a cloud-b…
Anchovy (stolephorus sp) is one of the marine fisheries products found in Lempasing, Lampung Province. Payang nets are one of the fishing tools used by local fishermen to catch anchovies using motorboats as main vessels. This research aims to analyze the relationship between length and weight, growth patterns and condition factors of anchovies caught on the Payang ship in Lempasing waters, Lamp…
Maspari Island is a small island located in the Ogan Komering Ilir Regency, South Sumatra Province. Data regarding the ecosystem of Maspari Island is still relatively incomplete and inadequate, making this research necessary. This study aims to analyze the structure of the seaweed community found in the waters of Maspari Island, South Sumatra. The research was conducted in July 2024 using the q…
Tanjung Carat is dominated by mangrove forests, which have the potential to become a significant source of biogenic hydrogen sulfide (H2S) in the atmosphere. Dissolved hydrogen sulfide (H2S) in water can affect water quality around the mangrove ecosystem. This study aims to measure the concentration of H2S, mangrove density, and the correlation between the two. Pore water samples were taken usi…
The Horseshoe Crab is one of the protected marine animals because of its role in maintaining the balance of the ecosystem and its economic value. However, the existence of the Juveniles Horseshoe Crab (JHC) in the coastal waters of Banyuasin, South Sumatera, is still not widely researched. This study aims to analyze and map the location of JHCs and the number found based on the perception of fi…
Marga Sungsang, Banyuasin, South Sumatra, has an extensive mangrove ecosystem, which is inhabited by Mud Crabs (Scylla spp.) In addition to their delicious taste, Mud Crabs are believed to possess good nutritional value and beneficial fatty acids for the body. However, it should be noted that fatty acids also have the potential to increase cholesterol levels. This study aims to analyze the nutr…
The waters of Tanjung Api-Api and Boom Baru serve as areas for residential settlement, transportation, and port activities. These functions pose potential risks of introducing pollutants such as heavy metals into the aquatic environment. Ballast water is a crucial component of ship operations that helps maintain vessel stability during voyages. However, it may also become a source of environmen…
Eksploitasi hewan suatu tindakan yang memanfaatkan demi memperoleh berbagai keuntungan pribadi tanpa memikirkan dampak yang akan terjadi pada hewan. Belangkas termasuk satwa yang dilindungi, di perairan Banyuasin belum adanya penelitian terkait mengenai eksploitasi belangkas. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis eksploitasi belangkas berdasarkan presepsi dari nelayan, pengepul, dan konsu…
A. granosa (blood clam) is one of the bivalve species that can be found in Sungsang waters and is a marine biota that has potentially toxic secondary metabolite compounds. Research was conducted to analyze the toxicity of A. granosa meat and shell extracts using 96% ethanol solvent. Samples were taken through random sampling followed by the process of sample preparation, maceration, and extract…
This study aims to analyze the feed efficiency of White Snapper (Lates calcarifer) by using homemade feed from rice bran as well as natural binder Gracilaria sp 5% and 10% and Ulva sp 5% and 10% as an alternative to CMC (Carboximethyl cellulose) as well as the comparison between self-feed and Gracilaria binder sp 10% and commercial feed (Hi Pro Vite) to support the growth rate of White Snapper.…
The condition of Maspari Island is remote and far from human activities, and is influenced by seasonal changes, causing the need for a more in-depth study related to the structure of the macrozoobenthos community in the waters around the coast of Maspari Island. This study aims to assess the structure of the macrozoobenthos epifauna community on Maspari Island. The components studied include di…
The coastal waters of Sungsang, located at the estuary of the Musi River, are characterized by high anthropogenic activity and environmental pollution potential, including contamination by hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) gas. H₂S is a toxic compound formed through sulfate reduction by anaerobic bacteria, posing a serious threat to aquatic life, particularly under anaerobic and low pH conditions. Thi…
Microplastics (MP) are plastics less than 5 mm in size, which originate from the degradation of plastic products and waste in the environment. These microplastics have been detected in various species as well as other natural resources, including human consumption products such as salt. The purpose of this study was to determine the abundance and characteristics of microplastics in 2 brands of …
Holothuria atra, Acanthaster planci, and Culcita novaeguineae as part of the Echinodermata phylum have the potential as a source of natural collagen that can be utilized in pharmacology. Collagen has potential bioactivities that act as antiaging, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial. This study aims to isolate and characterize collagen from the Echinodermata phylum in revealing the…
The Banyuasin coast, as an estuarine area influenced by tidal fluctuations and river flows, experiences sedimentation dynamics that cause shoreline changes in the form of abrasion and accretion, impacting the surrounding mangrove ecosystem. This study aims to analyze shoreline changes, mangrove area, their correlation, sediment characteristics, and sedimentation rates. The research was conducte…
The Sungsang waters are an estuarine area influenced by various human activities that have the potential to degrade water quality. Phytoplankton, as bioindicators, can be used to assess the condition and fertility level of the waters. This study aims to analyze the daily vertical distribution of phytoplankton in the Sungsang waters, Banyuasin Regency, including species composition, abundance, d…
The waters of Krakatau and Sebesi are dynamic coral reef ecosystems influenced by volcanic activity and environmental pressures; however, recent information regarding reef fish biodiversity and its relationship with coral reef types remains limited. This study aimed to analyze the biodiversity of reef fish and its association with coral reef types in these waters. The research methods included …
The Sungsang water area is an estuary in South Sumatra characterized by high levels of human and industrial activity, making it susceptible to environmental degradation that affects aquatic biota, including zooplankton. Zooplankton play a crucial role as primary consumers in the food chain and in maintaining ecosystem balance. This study aims to analyze the composition, community structure, and…
High levels of activity in Sungsang waters have the potential to cause heavy metal pollution, which impacts consumable biota such as blood clams. This study aimed to analyze the concentrations of heavy metals, cadmium (Cd) and nickel (Ni), in blood clams landed in Sungsang, compare them with quality standards, and determine safe consumption limits for the public. The research was conducted by c…
Heavy metal contamination in marine organisms is an important food safety issue due to its potential adverse effects on human health. Banana prawns (Penaeus merguiensis) are widely found in the waters of Sungsang, South Sumatra, and are extensively marketed through local collectors. Banana prawns are known to accumulate toxic metals such as cadmium (Cd) and nickel (Ni). This study aimed to anal…
Brown seaweed Sargassum polycystum is a natural polysaccharide source with strong potential to be developed into environmentally friendly bioplastics. Its application as an edible film offers an alternative to synthetic plastics that are difficult to degrade, while also functioning as active packaging to inhibit microbial growth in fishery products such as white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei), w…
Sungsang IV Village, South Sumatra, has mangrove areas consisting of both rehabilitated and natural ecosystems. The presence of macrozoobenthos in mangrove ecosystems serves as a biological indicator to assess the success of mangrove rehabilitation. This study aimed to identify species composition, abundance, community structure, distribution pattern, and community similarity of epifaunal and i…
This study aims to analyze the levels of heavy metals lead (Pb) and copper (Cu) in sediments, as well as the ability of Avicennia alba to accumulate heavy metals and respond to oxidative stress in the Muara Banyuasin waters, South Sumatra. The results showed that Pb levels in sediments ranged from 8.19-14.54 mg/kg, while Cu ranged from 7.99-13.11 mg/kg; all Pb and Cu values were still below the…
Sungsang waters are characterized by high anthropogenic activity, which poses significant pressure on the aquatic ecosystem. This study analyzed the concentrations of heavy metals, specifically Lead (Pb) and Copper (Cu), in the liver, gills, and muscle tissue of Lutjanus russellii and Eleutheronema tetradactylum. The research aimed to evaluate food safety status based on quality standards and t…
Seagrass is an important coastal ecosystem whose growth is influenced by the availability of nutrients (nitrate and phosphate) as well as sediment characteristics. In the waters around Panjang Island, seagrass meadows are beginning to be impacted by human activities, while studies on the effects of nutrients and sediment on seagrass density remain limited. This study aims to analyze the effects…