Suitability of Coral Reef Rehabilitation Sites in the Waters of Tanjung Siangau, West Bangka Regency

2025-07-18T16:46:45+07:00

Land clearing for mining operations can potentially cause severe damage to coastal and marine environments. Restoration of post-mining areas can be addressed through closure and recovery efforts, particularly via coral reef rehabilitation. This study aims to determine site suitability for coral reef rehabilitation or marine reclamation in the waters of Tanjung Siangau. Conducted in August 2023, the study used a multi-parameter map overlay method to produce a suitability map for reef rehabilitation. Parameters considered include bathymetry, turbidity, current velocity, wave conditions, substrate type, reef exposure, protection status, proximity to coral donor sources, community involvement, and marine spatial zoning. Findings indicate that areas damaged by coastal and marine activities require reclamation, including coral rehabilitation. Reclamation of post-mining lands must adhere to Indonesian Law No. 3 of 2020 and the Mineral and Energy Resource Ministerial Regulation No. 26 of 2018. Overlay results revealed the highest suitability score in the southern waters of Tanjung Siangau, an area categorized as moderately damaged coral cover (<50%). Local community reports indicate that this area is not mined due to the absence of tin deposits. The recommended site for coral reef rehabilitation lies outside of any licensed mining concession and is situated within an Underwater Tourism Zone in accordance with the Coastal and Small Islands Zoning Plan (RZWP3K).

Growth Pattern of Rabbitfish (Siganus Guttatus) in Seagrass Habitat in the Tukak Waters

2025-07-18T16:47:29+07:00

The Baronang fish (Siganus guttatus) is an economically valuable species commonly found in seagrass ecosystems, which serve as critical habitats providing food, spawning, and nursery grounds. This study, conducted from June to August 2024, aimed to examine the length-weight relationship, growth patterns, and the influence of environmental parameters on Baronang fish growth. Fish samples were collected using beach seines of various mesh sizes. The length-weight relationship in June followed the model W = 0.12L².19 (R² = 0.72), in July W = 1.07L⁰.34 (R² = 0.99), and in August W = 2.72L⁰.674 (R² = 0.94), indicating varying degrees of correlation across months. Growth analysis using the von Bertalanffy model showed an asymptotic length (L∞) of 154.00 mm and a growth coefficient (K) of 0.51/year. In August, the estimated L∞ was 19.95 cm, K = 1.01/year, and t₀ = 0.176. The fish reached a length of 88.97 mm in the first year and 150.95 mm by the sixth year, with growth slowing down after this period. Environmental parameter analysis revealed that temperature had a significant positive effect on fish weight (B = 14.664, p < 0.001), while salinity (B = -5.920, p = 0.005) and dissolved oxygen (DO) (B = -28.357, p = 0.001) had significant negative effects. These findings highlight the importance of environmental conditions in regulating the growth of Siganus guttatus in seagrass ecosystems.

Coastal and Marine Journal

Suitability of Coral Reef Rehabilitation Sites in the Waters of Tanjung Siangau, West Bangka Regency

Growth Pattern of Rabbitfish (Siganus Guttatus) in Seagrass Habitat in the Tukak Waters