Status of Coral Reefs in the Water of Spermonde, Makassar, South Sulawesi

Observations of the condition of coral reefs have been carried out in Spermonde waters from 2015 to 2018. The method used in this observation uses Underwater Photo Transect (UPT), and the data obtained is analyzed using CPCe (Coral Point Count with Excel Extensions) software. The results show that t...

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Published in:E3S Web of Conferences 2021, Vol.324, p.3007
Main Authors: Purnama Sari, Ni Wayan, Siringoringo, Rikoh Manogar, Abrar, Muhammad, Putra, Risandi Dwirama, Sutiadi, Raden, Yusuf, Syafyudin
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Coral reefs
Nutrient availability
Nutrients
Public awareness
Tourist attractions
Underwater
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Summary:Observations of the condition of coral reefs have been carried out in Spermonde waters from 2015 to 2018. The method used in this observation uses Underwater Photo Transect (UPT), and the data obtained is analyzed using CPCe (Coral Point Count with Excel Extensions) software. The results show that the percentage of coral cover has increased from year to year. The percentage of live coral cover in 2015 was 19.64%, 23.60 in 2016, 23.72% in 2017, and 27.83% in 2018. The increase in live coral cover from year to year is thought to occur due to the availability of nutrients. or increasing public awareness, considering this location is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Makassar. Coral reef health index values can be used to classify coral reef health. Through the analysis of the coral reef health index, an index value of 4 was obtained, which means that the condition of the coral reefs is in the “moderate” category.
ISSN:2267-1242
2555-0403
2267-1242
DOI:10.1051/e3sconf/202132403007