Open AccessThe role of mangrove, seagrass and coral reefs for coral reef fish communities
Author(s) -
Yaya Ihya Ulumuddin,
Bayu Prayudha,
. Suyarso,
MY Arafat,
Ayuningtyas Indrawati,
Kasih Anggraini
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
iop conference series. earth and environmental science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1755-1307
pISSN - 1755-1315
DOI - 10.1088/1755-1315/674/1/012025
Subject(s) - seascape , seagrass , coral reef , mangrove , reef , fishery , coral reef fish , benthic zone , geography , coral reef protection , atoll , marine protected area , ecology , habitat , biology
We examined the effect of mangrove, seagrass meadows, reef characteristics, and complexity of seascape heterogeneity on reef fish assemblages in Ternate, Natuna and Bintan-Indonesia. The analytical approach of seascape ecology was undertaken, using field survey data of reef fish community and maps of mangrove covers and habitat benthic. The fish data had been collected during reef health monitoring in 2015 through the Coral Reef Rehabilitation and Management Program-Coral Triangle Initiative. Map of benthic habitats and mangroves was provided by Indonesia’s data custodians in 2015-2016. Generalized Additive Models were performed to analyze non-linear and non-monotonic relationships. The results showed that mangroves and seagrasses were essential for reef fishes, and as expected, reef characteristics were also important. Accordingly, the conservations of coral reefs should consider mangrove and seagrass protection and vice versa. Therefore, this information could be considered for managers of marine protected areas (MPA) to better practice MPA management.