Traditional polyculture as a mangrove restoration solution in Delta Mahakam, East Kalimantan Indonesia

Abstract The Mahakam Delta is a large mangrove ecosystem in East Kalimantan with precious and massive species. Because of the conversion to shrimp aquaculture, has been devastated. This study looks at pond management Salo Palai, Muara Badak, Kutai Kartanegara, Kalimantan, using traditional polyculture concept increase productivity. current condition was decreased water quality, substrate infertility, natural food availability crisis. model focused on management, particular emphasis preparation, polyculture, used plant extracts. For 100 days, Penaeus monodon, Chanos chanos, Litopenaeus vannamei, Lates calcarifer, Scylla spp., Gracilaria verrucosa were grown same time pond. yield from thrived: 332.14 kg/Ha. can be restore mangroves, preserve ecosystem, production, protect sea ecosystem; thus, this method achieves sustainable aquaculture.