ANALYSIS OF POTENTIAL LOBSTER ARTIFICIAL REEF SITES IN THE GERUPUK WATERS OF CENTRAL LOMBOK, WEST NUSA TENGGARA
Mujiyanto Mujiyanto1*), Arip Rahman1), Yayuk Sugianti1), Danu Wijaya2), Sri Endah Purnamaningtyas1), Didik Wahju Hendro Tjahjo1), Adriani Sri Nastiti1)

1) Research Center for Conservation of Marine and Inland Water Resources, National Innovation Research Agency, Indonesia
2) Research Institute for Freshwater Aquaculture and Fisheries Extension, Agency for Marine and Fisheries Research and Human Resources, Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, Indonesia

Abstract

Lobster (Panulirus spp) is one of the fisheries products which has become the most searched in international trade because of its high price. Therefore, the highest number of lobsters from the natural fishing effort. The increasing market has an impact on decreasing habitat. Uncontrollable degradation impact requires an alternative to save the stability of lobster production in nature. This study aims to analyse the suitability of candidate locations for the placement of Lobster Artificial Reefs. The selection site uses the Stationary Visual Census method, while oceanography parameters use Water Quality Checker. Data collected did in August and October 2021. Analyse suitability site was based on the bio-ecological parameters from some research stations. The research recommended all stations from 2014 to 2016 and FGD in July 2021. Recommendation site found around Kekep station. It would be expected to be a protected area from predators, and it can be a feeding area to provide natural food during lobsters^ life cycle in nature. These results still need to ensure the effectiveness of the artificial habitat function for lobster breeding. Further analysis is required to see the effectiveness value of the location and lobster artificial reef before being implemented in other locations.

Keywords: artificial habitat, candidate sites, lobster fisheries

Topic: Marine Resources, and Conservation