Analysis of suitability and carrying capacity of baronang fish (Siganus sp) cultivation in coastal waters of Maros Regency

Siganus sp is one of the leading commodities that have high economic value. Until now, market demand for continues to increase so prospect its cultivation very promising. The problem arises specifically fishermen in coastal sub-district Maros Regency there no data and knowledge about suitable locations sp. This study aims determine area district Regency. Data collection techniques were carried out by literature studies direct field observations taking coordinates measuring oceanographic parameters (temperature, salinity, pH, brightness, dissolved oxygen, depth, current velocity). Water quality analyzed weighting, overlaying layout using GIS analysis. research was conducted waters January-August 2021. results showed location suitability aquaculture obtained (S) development covering an 630.36 ha are not (N) 681.2 ha.