Abstract:
A sampling of macrofauna benthic has been done during Aaliikai Cruise in October, 2009 using
Van Veen grab from 7,3 m – 36,6 m depth. The objective of this study is to describe macrofauna
communities from the eastern coast of Riau Province. The result showed that the average
abundance of macrofauna was 435,37 ind/m² and nematode was observed as the most dominant
taxa. The study also revealed that the composition of macrofauna found from this area was similar
with other regions as reported by several authors. Within Crustacea, Amphipoda observed as the
most abundance taxa.
