Kondisi Ekosistem Lamun pada Zona Pemanfaatan Kawasan Konservasi Daerah Teluk Moramo Provinsi Sulawesi Tenggara

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ABSTRACT One effort to maintain and enhance seagrass resources is through seagrass conservation. The Moramo Bay Marine Conservation Area (MCA) is a designated conservation area aimed at protecting and preserving fish resources in the waters of Moramo Bay and its surrounding small islands. This study aims to determine the current condition of seagrass ecosystems, associated biota, and water quality in the utilization zone of the Moramo Bay MCA. This research was conducted in April 2024. The seagrass ecosystem condition in the utilization zone of the Moramo Bay MCA has a coverage percentage of 38.13%, which is categorized as less healthy. Associated biota found include macroalgae, starfish, sea urchins, pufferfish, sea pens, and mackerel fish. Water quality parameters such as temperature, salinity, pH, and water clarity still support seagrass growth. Keywords: Seagrass ecosystem, Moramo Bay MCA, condition