Life form, diversity, and spatial distribution of macroalgae in Komodo National Park waters, East Nusa Tenggara

A survey of macroalgae in Komodo National Park identified 42 species distributed across three phyla, with epilithic forms dominating. The highest diversity (22 species) was recorded on Mangaitan Island, while Halimeda and Amphiroa appeared consistently across all sites. Spatial variation in species richness correlated with environmental pressures, topography, and substrate profiles. These findings underscore the need for targeted management to sustain macroalgal ecosystems amid growing marine tourism.

Zulpikar, F., & Handayani, T. (2021). Life form, diversity, and spatial distribution of macroalgae in Komodo National Park waters, East Nusa Tenggara. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, 944(1), 12026. https://doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/944/1/012026