Distribution of Phytoplankton at Sunda Strait
(1) Roni Koneri, (2) Rosi Faslah and (3) Sapto Pamungkas
(1) Biology Department Faculty of Mathematic and Natural Science University of Sam Ratu Langi Manado
(2) Biology Department Faculty of Mathematic and Natural Science University of Mataram
(3) Marine Science Department, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science University of Diponegoro, Semarang
ABSTRACT
Phytoplankton have important rule in marine ecosystem, information about distribution of phytoplankton biomass is very needed. The research on distribution of phytoplankton biomass in Sunda Strait was conducted during November 2008. Samples were taken from 10 stations using Kitahara net. Total phytoplankton abundance varied from 0.0193 ml/m³ - 0.2359 ml/m³. Phytoplankton Biomass graduated from maximum value at the near coastal area to the minimum at offshore. The higher concentration of phytoplankton observed at north part of Sunda Strait.
Keywords: distribution, biomass, phytoplankton, Sunda Strait.