Distribution and Potential of Caulerpa Sp Around the Seribu Islands Waters, Jakarta

Abstract

Caulerpa macroalgae is one of the biota that has many benefits, ranging from consumption to being used as a producer of superior products. Currently, the use of Caulerpa has been widely carried out in several areas, ranging from direct use to cultivation. The distribution of Caulerpa is quite wide in shallow habitats from the intertidal zone to the edge of the edge. Caulerpa is also spread in the waters of the Seribu islands which grows in the areas of seagrass beds and coral reefs. The utilization of Caulerpa in Seribu island has not been widely carried out, so data is needed to identify the potential for Caulerpa management. dentification of species, abundance, and ecological index is needed for initial data as a basis for the management and utilization of Caulerpa in Seribu island.