Analysis of Water and Seagrass Quality in Estimating Possibility of Fish Cultivation around Mallusetation Beach, Barru Regency, Indonesia

Abstract

This r esearch aims to determine the possibility of fish farming on the coast of Mallusetasi, Barru Regency, Indonesia based on water quality analysis and the presence of seagrass. The data obtained were then processed and analyzed by descriptive analysis. The results showed that the water quality such as the current velocity of 0.14-2.4 m/s was still suitable for seagrass growth, the brightness value was 2.4-5.4 m and the water temperature during the study was in the range of 27.27 o C -28.47 o C.and this is still in accordance with the needs of seagrass to carry out photosynthesis and grow. Likewise, the pH of the water during the study was in the range of 7.86-8.22 which was still in accordance with the needs of seagrass. The average dissolved oxygen during the study was in the range of 3.51-5.11 ppm,the salinity of seawater during the study at the research site was in the range of 33.3-34 ppt which was still within the tolerance limit. Likewise, the presence of seagrass plants is still found on the coast of Mallusetasi Beach. Based on the results of the analysis of water quality and the condition of the seagrass beds, it can be stated that Mallusetasi Beach has the possibility or potential to develop fish farming.