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Abundance, Diversity, and Distribution of Fish Larvae in The Bali Strait

1Capture Fisheries Program, Marine and Fisheries, Polytechnic of Jembrana, Indonesia

2Capture Fisheries Program, Marine and Fisheries, Polytechnic of Dumai, Indonesia

3Aquatic Resources Management Technology Program, Jakarta Technical University of Fisheries, Indonesia

4 Fishing Technology Program, Marine and Fisheries, Polytechnic of Kupang, Indonesia

5 Marine Technology Program, Marine and Fisheries, Polytechnic of Pangandaran, Indonesia

6 Fishing Technology Program, Jakarta Technical University of Fisheries, Indonesia

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Received: 17 Dec 2024; Revised: 7 Jan 2025; Accepted: 4 Feb 2025; Available online: 1 Mar 2025; Published: 8 Mar 2025.

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Larva represents the initial phase of a fish’s life after hatching from the egg. Studies on fish larvae aim to provide seasonal information, as well as identify spawning and nursery areas, especially economically important fish species, to support the sustainability of fishery resources. This study aimed to gather information on the abundance, diversity, and distribution of fish larvae in the waters of the Bali Strait. Sampling was carried out from August to November 2024, using a trawl net at five observation stations. The larval samples were preserved with 4% formalin and subsequently identified and counted using a microscope at the Capture Fisheries Laboratory of Marine and Fisheries Polytechnic of Jembrana. This study found 22 families of fish larvae, with abundance ranging from 38 to 433 individuals per 1000 m3. Spatially, the highest abundance was recorded at the Perancak station, followed by Tuwed, Sumbersari, Cupel, and Jimbaran. Temporarily, fish larvae with high abundance were found from September to November. The larval composition was dominated by the families Clupeidae, Gobiidae, Bramidae, and Carangidae. Shannon-Wiener Index (H') of fish larvae ranged from 0.64 to 2.18, indicating that the level of diversity and stability of the community was at a low–moderate level. The highest diversity was found at Tuwed station. The distribution of fish larvae is influenced by oceanographic characteristics, fish behavior, and the availability of natural food sources, such as plankton.

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Keywords: Clupeidae; nursery area; spawning area; spawning season
Funding: BIMA Kementerian Kelautan dan Perikanan

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