“…The organic waste originated from shrimp farming not only elevates ammonia, carbon dioxide (CO2), hydrogen sulfide (H2S), nitrite, nitrate, phosphorous, turbidity and sediments in the coast, but it also suppresses dissolved oxygen (DO) and sunlight penetration which are essential for lifesupporting factors for aquatic organisms (Hidayat, 2018;Handiani et al, 2017;Vatria, 2010;Rudianto, 2014;Wulandari et al, 2014;Suwarsih et al, 2016;, Suadi, 2007;Radiarta, et al, 2011;Muslim, et al, 2004). Despite its deteriorating effect on the coast, the authority seems to be hands-off toward these aquaculture activities, considering its contributions to coastal community income as well as Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the municipality (Sachoemar, and Yanagi.…”