Aludin Al Ayubi, Hamza H. Wulakada, and Sitti Halijah

Abstract:

This study aims to determine the physical and chemical characteristics of waters for the life and growth of mangrove crabs (Scylla cerata) in intertidal waters area of Oebelo, Tanah Merah, and Noelbaki Villages in Kupang Bay. Method used in this study is observation. Furthermore, the data obtained from these observations were analyzed using qualitative and quantitative descriptive analyses. The results obtained from this study indicated that characteristics of the physical and chemical parameters of intertidal waters in Oebelo, Tanah Merah and Noelbaki villages which are seen from temperature, current speed, total suspended solid (TSS), substrate texture, salinity, dissolved oxygen, degree of acidity, and particular organic matter (POM), showing a range of various values. However, variation in the height and low range of physical and chemical parameters of intertidal waters in the three villages still shows a value that is still within the tolerance range of mangrove crabs to sustain their life and growth process.

Keywords:  Physical and chemical characteristics of waters, life, growth, mangrove crabs

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