Abstract:
This research aims to study relative fish distribution and to produce a data base and
determine the fish distribution pattern using Biosonics DT 6000 scientific echo
sounders in waters around Karah Island, Terengganu. Data were collected 15 meters
from the rocky shore of the island starting at the position 05°36.01 'N and 103°03 .89'E
and along a predetermined transects. This acoustic survey consisted 8 transects, each
having a length of 1 nautical miles (1.852 km).The survey been conducted in April
and May using research vessel UNIPERTAMA III. Result from analysis using Visual
Analyzer program shows that rich distributions were higher along Transect 1,
Transect 2, Transect 7 and Transect 8. Result also shows that distribution if fish were
higher in coral reef area.
