Location assessment for coral reef transplantation program in Karawang Waters, Indonesia

Abstract

Environmental degradation caused by anthropogenic activities and climate change has an impact on the habitat of organisms and biodiversity. Coral reefs are one of the sensitive ecosystems that are strongly influenced by environmental changes. Poor environmental conditions in the Java Sea and global warming are the main factors that affect the sustainability of coral reef ecosystems in Karawang waters. Coral reef transplantation is a method that has long been used to revitalize coral reef ecosystems. This study aims to assess the ideal location used for coral reef transplantation program in Karawang Waters. Through a field survey, the percentage of coral reef cover, dead coral, hard coral, algae, and biotic and abiotic components at several sampling points in 2019 to 2022 was obtained. The sampling location with the poor conditions are considered to be used as transplant locations. Based on analysis result, only 1 out of 3 locations that are suitable to be used as locations for coral reef transplantation programs.