Biodiversity of macroalgae in Pari Island

Abstract

Macroalgae is one of the marine biological resources that have the potential to be utilized further by humans. This research aims to study macroalgae diversity in Pari Island. The study was conducted at two stations using the line transect method at the reef flat area. The results of this study indicate that there are 3 class macroalgae found in Pari Island. 17 species of macroalgae found in the south of Pari Island and 10 species found at the North of Pari Island. Macroalgae species with high abundance are Padina minor and Halimeda opuntia. The highest macroalgae diversity was found at south Pari Island with a diversity value index 2.02.