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The identification of quality and condition of the coral reef in the study areas will support the biological diversity and it frequently contains a valuable assortment of natural resources, conservation of marine biota. The environmental problem particularly on the coastal area needs a more comprehensive management due to the complexity of the rapidly growth. Karimata Archipelago geographically is located between 108o40' - 109o10' E and 1o25' - 1o50' S and administratively belongs to the Ketapang Regency (approximate 100 km west side of Ketapang). In the study area, the growth of coral reef is dominated by non-Acropora type arised between the depths 3-15m. The condition is somewhat good to good. Karimata Archipelago consist of two big islands they are Karimata Island (Studied area) and Serutu Island and also some other isles, with the topography from low land to high land having the height of about 1030 meters from sea level.