EXPLORING WATER QUALITY FOR ECOTOURISM DIVERSIFICATION IN THE HUNIMUA BEACH, LIANG VILLAGE: EKSPLORASI KUALITAS AIR UNTUK DIVERSIFIKASI EKOWISATA DI PANTAI HUNIMUA, DESA LIANG

Muhammad Tarmizi Kubangun; Ferymon Mahulette; Fredy Leiwakabessy; Hasan Tuaputty; Eifan Boyke Pattiasina; Muhammad Syahrul; Azril Fajar Warang; Ika Fitri Wakang

doi:10.24319/jtpk.17.413-422

Authors

Muhammad Tarmizi Kubangun Study Program of Biology Education, Department of Mathematics and Natural Sciences Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Pattimura University, Jl. Ir. M. Putuhena, Poka Campus, Ambon 97233, Indonesia
Ferymon Mahulette Study Program of Biology Education, Department of Mathematics and Natural Sciences Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Pattimura University, Jl. Ir. M. Putuhena, Poka Campus, Ambon 97233, Indonesia
Fredy Leiwakabessy Study Program of Biology Education, Department of Mathematics and Natural Sciences Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Pattimura University, Jl. Ir. M. Putuhena, Poka Campus, Ambon 97233, Indonesia
Hasan Tuaputty Study Program of Biology Education, Department of Mathematics and Natural Sciences Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Pattimura University, Jl. Ir. M. Putuhena, Poka Campus, Ambon 97233, Indonesia
Eifan Boyke Pattiasina Study Program of Biology Education, Department of Mathematics and Natural Sciences Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Pattimura University, Jl. Ir. M. Putuhena, Poka Campus, Ambon 97233, Indonesia
Muhammad Syahrul Study Program of Biology Education, Department of Mathematics and Natural Sciences Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Pattimura University, Jl. Ir. M. Putuhena, Poka Campus, Ambon 97233, Indonesia
Azril Fajar Warang Study Program of Biology Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Muhammadiyah University of Maluku, Jl. Dr. Sitanala, Wainitu, Ambon 97115, Indonesia
Ika Fitri Wakang Study Program of Biology Education, Department of Mathematics and Natural Sciences Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Pattimura University, Jl. Ir. M. Putuhena, Poka Campus, Ambon 97233, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24319/jtpk.17.413-422

Keywords:

ecotourism diversification, Hunimua Beach, marine tourism, water parameters

Abstract

Hunimua Beach is one of several beautiful beaches in the Maluku Province. The beach is located in Liang Village, Salahutu District, Central Maluku Regency, and covers an area of around 88,360 m² to 890,500 m². Hunimua Beach is a tourist attraction that is highly popular with the public and frequently overcrowded. Therefore, we need information on water quality to support new ecotourism activities at Hunimua Beach. The aim of this study is to identify water parameters for the diversification of banana boat, boating, and jet ski tourism activities at Hunimua Beach. Data collection in this study was conducted through direct water sampling. Sampling locations were determined using a purposive sampling method at six aquatic stations based on assessment guidelines for water quality parameters for banana boat, boating, and jet ski recreational activities. The results of the water parameter assessment indicated that pH, temperature, salinity, sigma-t, chlorophyll-a, and turbidity were classified as suitable, whereas dissolved oxygen (DO) was classified as unsuitable based on the water assessment criteria. Furthermore, the assessment of water parameters showed that water depths of 0–20 m and current velocities ranging from 0.035 m/s to 0.334 m/s indicated that the waters of Hunimua Beach were classified as suitable to highly suitable for the diversification of ecotourism activities, including banana boat tourism, boating, and jet skiing.

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