BIODIVERSITAS IKAN KARANG DI WILAYAH BENTANG LAUT LESSER SUNDA BANDA (KAB. FLORES TIMUR, ALOR DAN MALUKU BARAT DAYA), INDONESIA

Abstract

Pasumpahan Island is located in the Bungus Teluk Kabung District, Padang City is one of the archipelago tourist destinations. The objective of the research is to inventory the potential of coastal resources and assess the regional suitability in supporting ecotourism of Pasumpahan Island. The method used in the study is the mapping and analysis of the suitability of ecotourism is done by calculating a score and weighting parameters used. The results obtained are the highest suitability index contained on coastal tourism potentials (recreation) is 79.91% (very suitable). 8 samples among 9 measurement points are around the island shows very suitable value, only one point showing the suitable conditional because a lot of trash were scattered on the beach and muddy waters. To suitability snorkeling by 51-68.13% (suitable enough) and diving by 50-68.83% (suitable enough). But one point around the northwest measurement is very likely to be developed for diving to be better because the conditions were very beautiful soft corals and a basic profile at a depth of 6 m started slope, suitable for use as a dive attraction. As for the snorkeling at the northwest location is not suitable, but has the potential to be developed along the island which has a coastal, looking quite a width and breadth of the reef flat. The conclusion are enough potential for marine ecotourism developed in Pasumpahan Island, such as coastal tourism (recreational) (amounting to 79.91% / very appropriate), diving and snorkeling ecotourism.