The Correlation of Environment Factor Chemistry and Physics on Plankton Distribution In Kelanit Bay, Southeast Maluku

The purpose of this study was to know the distribution of nutrients and their effect to the distribution of plankton in the in Kelanit Bay, Southeast Molluca. Sampling was done on February 2015. Water samples were collected from the surface and at depth of 5 meters among 5 stations. For chemical and plankton content, samples were collected from both of surface and at depth of 5 m while and physical properties, samples were collected from surface waters. Samples were analyzed for phosphate, nitrate, nitrite, ammonia, pH, dissolved oxygen, temperature, salinity and identify of plankton. The result showed that the concentration of phosphate, nitrate, nitrite, ammonia, pH, dissolved oxygen, temperature and salinity were still within reasonable limits and not found harmful plankton species. It led to conclusion that the water was still suitable for living biota.Keywords: Environment Factor, Plankton Distribution, Kelanit Bay, Southeast Maluku Proceedings of The 1st International Conference on Applied Marine Science and Fisheries Technology (MSFT) August 18-21, 2015 - Langgur, Kei Islands, Indonesia