Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Coral reef ecosystems play a crucial role in marine biodiversity, providing habitat, food, and ecological stability. However, increasing anthropogenic pressures and environmental changes threaten their sustainability, necessitating research to inform conservation efforts. This study examines the biodiversity of coral reefs around Tunda Island, Banten Province, Indonesia, with a focus on the diversity of corals and reef fishes to support conservation efforts. Fieldwork was conducted in November 2019 across six stations using scuba diving. Data collection involved the belt transect method to assess coral community structures and the Underwater Visual Census method to evaluate reef fish populations. The study recorded 25 coral genera, with Porites being the most dominant. Omnivorous fish constituted the highest biomass, while herbivorous fish, particularly Caesio cuning, indicated significant fisheries potential. The station located farthest from the community and adjacent to seagrass and mangrove ecosystems exhibited the best overall ecological condition. The findings highlight the ecological significance of Tunda Island's coral reef ecosystem and underscore the importance of adjacent habitats in maintaining biodiversity. Conservation efforts should focus on protecting areas with high biodiversity and promoting sustainable fisheries management.
Authors: Fakhrurrozi Fakhrurrozi, Idris Idris, Hafidz Permana Sereni, Mauludiyah, Sutan Mukh Zakyrudin Ma'ruf, Ruly Isfatul Khasanah, Wiga Alif Violando, Misbakhul Munir
Institutions: Indonesian Coral Reef Foundation, UIN Sunan Ampel Surabaya
Language: English
Subfield: Ecology
Field: Environmental Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
SDG: Life below water
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6922083033
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