Open AccessCORAL REEF SPATIAL DISTRIBUTION IN WANGI-WANGI ISLAND WATERS, WAKATOBI
Author(s) -
. Yulius,
Nadya Novianti,
Taslim Arifin,
Hadiwijaya Lesmana Salim,
Muhammad Ramdhan,
Dini Purbani
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
e-journal ilmu dan teknologi kelautan tropis
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2085-6695
DOI - 10.28930/jitkt.v7i1.9774
Subject(s) - biology
Coral reefs contribute significant benefits in coastal area in Wangi-wangi Island, Wakatobi in terms of their ecological function stomarine biota and socio- econom ical services tolocal coastal communities . Therefore, it is importance to observe coral reef condition and its spatial distribution aroundWangi-wangi island waters , Wakatobi . In this study Point Intercept Transect (PIT) and GIS tools were used to observe and analyze coral reef condition in Wangi-wangi island waters , Wakatobi. The results showed that coral reef condition in Wangi-wangi island waters can be categorized into moderate and good conditions with coverage percentage ranging from 28 – 60%. Based on spatial analysis non - a cropora coral was found in greater cover percentages in Waha village, Sombu village, and Kapotaisland than other location s. Soft coral cover percentage was also found in largercover percentage in Waha and Sombu regions than other locations.Keywords : coral reefs, geographic information system (GIS), Wangi-wangi Island