The planting method greatly affects the growth and carrageenan content of Kappaphycus alvarezii seaweed. In addition, the planting method will also affect the physico-chemical conditions of the waters which are closely related to the growth of K. alvarezii. This study aims to determine the appropriate method of seaweed cultivation so that it can be used as a reference for K. alvarezii farmers to pay more attention to appropriate and appropriate cultivation methods in cultivating K. alvarezii so as to improve the quality of seaweed. This study begins with observations at the sampling location, taking water samples and samples of K. alvarezii seaweed. The research data was processed using SPSS (Statistical Product and Service Solution) version 16.0 software with analysis of variance (One Way ANOVA) to obtain parameters that affect the quality of seaweed so that the appropriate planting method can be determined. The results obtained from this study, the appropriate method for planting K. alvarezii in Palasa using a floating raft, in Lobuk and Padike using the bottom method, while in Tonduk using the long line method.

Baluran National Park in Situbondo Regency is very prospective for the development of sustainable tourism that is environmentally friendly and can improve the welfare of local communities. In developing tourism in Baluran National Park there must be community involvement, so the type of tourism that is suitable to be developed is ecotourism. This service aims to increase community participation in the development of Baluran National Park ecotourism through educational outreach and knowing the potential of Baluran National Park. This service activity uses the method of providing educational socialization and a face-to-face approach. The results obtained from this service activity are community enthusiasm in developing ecotourism in Baluran National Park, but it needs to be increased through structured training and community empowerment. The alternative strategy obtained is an ecotourism product development strategy; development of basic and supporting infrastructure and facilities for tourism; tourism market penetration and promotion; security enhancements; as well as institutional and human resource development strategies for tourism. The ecotourism development strategy is a priority strategy to produce ecotourism product development programs and maintain biological natural resources (SDAH).