Research trend on marine zooplankton in Indonesian Waters: A systematic review

¹ Department of Marine Science and Technology, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences, IPB University, Jl. Agathis No 1, Bogor 16680, Indonesia
² Research Center for Oceanography, National Research and Innovation Agency, Jl. Pasir Putih 01, Jakarta Utara, Indonesia.
³ Research Center for Biology, National Research and Innovation Agency, Cibinong Science Center, Jl. Raya Jakarta-Bogor KM 46 Cibinong 16911, Indonesia.
⁴ Department of Aquatic and Resource Management, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences, IPB University, Jl. Agathis No. 1, Bogor 16680, Indonesia.
⁵ Oceanogen Research Center, Jl. Bambu Ori III No. 46, Bogor Barat 16112, Indonesia
⁶ Research Center for Deep Sea, National and Innovation Agency, Jl. Y. Syaranamual, Guru-Guru Poka, Ambon, Maluku, Indonesia.

^* Corresponding author: hanung.mulyadi@apps.ipb.ac.id

Abstract

Research on marine zooplankton in Indonesian waters was conducted in the 19th century. However, there is limited information regarding evaluating the research trends and notable scientists involved in this area. This study aims to know the research trend on marine zooplankton research in Indonesian waters. This study analyzed publications that were included in the Scopus database from 1900 to 2021. A systematic review was undertaken using a three-stage procedure including identification, screening, and final following PRISMA chart. The final list was analysed in terms of topics of research, keywoards, location, time of publication, and authorship.. We found that the research trend was changed. During the early stages of the study, there was a prevalent focus on studying both taxonomy copepods and parasite Copepods. However, in recent times, there has been a shift towards favoring the plankton ecology. Despite being a hotspot for marine biodiversity, Indonesia only had a few taxonomists, therefore it was overlooked when marine zooplankton was discovered in its seas. We also found that most of the new finding species come from copepods whereas the other taxa of zooplankton remain undescribed or misidentification. Additionally, young scientists pay less attention to the study of taxonomy. To address these problems, priority is given to intensive training for early-career scientists. Comprehensive approaches using morphological traits and genetic tools will solve this issue.