The growth of Acropora loripes (Brook 1892) using spider frame module transplantation method and its effect on the presence of fish reef in Les Village, Buleleng, Bali

The condition of coral reefs in Bali waters has a bad impact on the community, especially ornamental fish fishermen, so that rehabilitation is needed to restore the function of the coral reef ecosystem. This study aims to determine the growth of Acropora loripes using the spider frame module transplantation method at two depths and the effect of transplantation on the presence of fish. The method used in this study is an experimental method with direct observation. Transplanted corals described 88 fragments with treatment 6 and 10 meters of depths to observe the growth, survival of corals, and the presence of fish. Results showed the growth for one month, 0.59 and 0.85 cm at stations 1 and 2, respectively. The growth rate at the end of the study with the highest rates is 0.14 and 0.21 cm/week at stations 1 and 2, respectively. There are 10 species of fish found at both stations with a total number of 41 and 36 individuals and stable and unstable condition categories at stations 1 and 2, respectively. The growth of A. loripes showed well at the end of the study where the presence of reef fish showed a positive correlation with coral survival rates.