E3S Web of Conferences (Jan 2021)

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

  • Purnama Sari Ni Wayan,
  • Siringoringo Rikoh Manogar,
  • Abrar Muhammad,
  • Putra Risandi Dwirama,
  • Sutiadi Raden,
  • Yusuf Syafyudin

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202132403007
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 324
p. 03007

Abstract

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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.