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…
Microplastics are a type of pollutant that has recently received considerable attention due to their resistance to natural degradation and their very small size. This small size allows microplastics to easily enter the bodies of aquatic organisms through ingestion or filtration processes and subsequently accumulate within the food chain. Anchovies (Stolephorus sp.), banana shrimp (Penaeus mergu…
This study aims to determine the implementation of environmental awareness and culture program at SMA Negeri 1 Palembang City. The research method used is qualitative research. The method in this study uses qualitative research. The population of this study was all grade XI students. Data collection was carried out by observation, interviews, questionnaires, and documentation. Data analysis was…
The waters of Panjang Island, Central Bangka are an area of seagrass beds which are an important habitat for macrozoobenthos. This organism lives permanently at the bottom of waters and is sensitive to environmental changes so it can be used as an indicator of water conditions. This study aims to determine the species composition, abundance and community structure of macrozoobenthos and its rel…
Udang jerbung (Penaeus merguiensis) merupakan komoditas perikanan penting di Perairan Sungsang, Kabupaten Banyuasin, yang berpotensi terpapar logam berat akibat aktivitas antropogenik di sepanjang aliran Sungai Musi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis konsentrasi logam mangan (Mn) dan kadmium (Cd) pada daging udang jerbung, membandingkan dengan baku mutu yang berlaku, serta menentukan …
Mantis shrimp (Harpiosquilla raphidea) is a commercially valuable fishery commodity landed in the coastal area of Sungsang, Banyuasin Regency, South Sumatra. Anthropogenic activities in coastal and estuarine environments may contribute to heavy metal contamination, particularly cadmium (Cd) and zinc (Zn), which can accumulate in aquatic organisms and pose potential risks to human health. This s…
The coastal area of Banyuasin Regency, South Sumatra, particularly the Sungsang IV area, boasts a vast mangrove ecosystem with high ecological value, but has been degraded by human activities. Therefore, a mangrove rehabilitation program was implemented to restore ecosystem function. This study aimed to analyze the composition and abundance of benthic diatoms in the natural and rehabilitated ma…
Lucky Adiguna, 080151382227111. Optimization of Reducing Sugar Production through Acid Hydrolysis with Variations in HCl Concentration on Porphyridium cruentum Biomass from Independent Cultures (Supervisors : Dr. Riris Aryawati, S.T., M.Si and Dr. Muhammad Hendri, S.T., M.Si.) The increasing demand for renewable energy has encouraged the utilization of microalgae as a sustainable feedstock for …
The symbiotic relationship between hermatypic corals and zooxanthellae determines the productivity and resilience of coral reef ecosystems. Changes in water quality due to anthropogenic pressures may affect the density of zooxanthellae as the primary coral symbionts. This study aimed to analyze the density of zooxanthellae in branching corals and examine its relationship with the physico-chemic…
Holothuria atra, Culcita novaeguineae, and Glauconome virens are marine invertebrates that have potential as sources of collagen and bioactive compounds, including natural antioxidants. The utilization of collagen from marine organisms serves as an alternative to collagen derived from terrestrial animals, which has limitations in terms of religious concerns and disease risks. This study aimed t…
The Musi River Estuary is an estuarine area that has the potential to become a site for microplastic accumulation due to various anthropogenic activities. Sediment acts as a long-term accumulation medium for microplastics because the particles tend to settle at the bottom of the waters. This study aimed to analyze the abundance, shape, color, and polymer types of microplastics in sediment, sedi…
The Musi River estuary waters are a fertile area located in Banyuasin Regency, South Sumatra, representing the confluence between the Musi River and the marine waters of the Bangka Strait. One of the important biological components in aquatic environments is phytoplankton, whose presence can be indicated by chlorophyll-a concentration as a biomass indicator. Chlorophyll-a is a pigment commonly …
The Musi Estuary and Banyuasin Estuary are estuarine areas with high fish diversity and play an important role as habitats for aquatic organisms. Human activities, pollution, habitat degradation, and overfishing are suspected to reduce fish diversity, especially species categorized as threatened according to the IUCN Red List. This study aimed to analyze changes in the number of fish spcies and…
Sungsang IV Village is a coastal area located in South Sumatra that is home to a mangrove ecosystem. The condition of the mangrove ecosystem in the area is under threat due to oil palm plantations. This study aims to determine the extent to which the mangrove rehabilitation area is affected by environmental pollution. Sediment and mangrove leaf samples were collected in the rehabilitation area …
Banyuasin waters are a productive coastal area in South Sumatra with high potential for demersal fish resources. Increasing fishing activities may affect resource sustainability if not managed properly. This study aimed to identify species, analyze the composition and abundance, and assess the biodiversity of demersal fish caught using a bottom gillnet. The research was conducted in September 2…
Cerithidea quadrata (suction snail) is a gastropod species from the Sungsang coastal area and is a marine biota that has potentially toxic secondary metabolite compounds. The presence of this species in the Sungsang coastal area is quite dominant compared to other species so that it has great potential to be utilised as a medicinal material. The research was conducted to analyse the toxicity le…
truktur Komunitas Echinodermata Pada Ekosistem Lamun Di Pulau Pahawang, Lampung (Pembimbing : Dr. Anna Ida Sunaryo, M.Si dan Dr. Riris Aryawati, S.T., M.Si) Ekosistem lamun berfungsi sebagai habitat penting bagi Echinodermata. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi spesies Echinodermata serta menganalisis struktur komunitas yang meliputi komposisi dan kelimpahan di Pulau Pahawang, sert…
Struktur komunitas Ikan Pada Ekosistem Lamun di Perairan Pulau Pahawang Lampung (Pembimbing : Dr. Anna Ida Sunaryo, M.Si dan Dr. Riris Aryawati, S.T., M.Si) Ekosistem lamun merupakan salah satu ekosistem pesisir yang memiliki peranan penting sebagai habitat berbagai biota laut, khususnya ikan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kondisi tutupan dan kerapatan lamun, komposisi dan kelimpaha…
Struktur Komunitas Lamun Dengan Aktivitas Antropogenik Berbeda Di Pulau Pahawang (Pembimbing : Dr. Anna Ida Sunaryo, M.Si dan Dr. Riris Aryawati, S.T., M.Si) Ekosistem lamun memiliki peran penting dalam menjaga keseimbangan lingkungan pesisir, namun kondisinya di Pulau Pahawang mengalami penurunan akibat aktivitas manusia. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui struktur komunitas lamun serta…
Mangrove ecosystems are important coastal resources that provide habitats for various aquatic biota. The abundance and diversity of macrozoobentos can reflect the quality of the environment. This research was conducted in Upang Waters, Banyuasin, in October 2024–January 2025, including macrozoobentos sampling, measurement of water and substrate parameters, identification of biota, and sedimen…
The Upang area, Banyuasin is one of the estuarine areas affected by residential activities, fisheries, plantations and transportation which is feared to cause changes in the quality of the aquatic environment. This study aims to examine the structure of the bentos infauna community and its relationship with water quality parameters in the Upang estuary, Banyuasin, which is vulnerable to environ…
Palembang is one of Indonesia’s major cities and a hub for the growth of modern markets. Markets, as economic institutions, act as drivers of regional economies. This study aimed to analyze the concentrations of heavy metals lead (Pb) and copper (Cu) in mackerel tuna (Euthynnus affinis) and milkfish (Chanos chanos) sold in two markets in Palembang City, namely 26 Ilir Market and Jakabaring Ma…
This research is motivated by the economic value of the silver pompano (Trachinotus blochii) and its popularity among the public. In cultivation activities, feed plays an important role as the main factor influencing fish growth. Slow growth in fish is a major obstacle in the cultivation system. Efforts were made by adding natural ingredients of Javanese turmeric (Curcuma zanthorrhiza) and magg…
Research on the effect of adding papaya fruit powder to self-made feed based on papaya fruit powder with a 5% natural binder Gelidium sp, and commercial feed (Hi Pro Vite) to support the growth rate of White Snapper. The research method used a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) divided into 2 observations, namely physical testing of the feed and biological testing consisting of 3 treatments and…