We can't find the internet
Attempting to reconnect
Something went wrong!
Hang in there while we get back on track
Composition and Density of Macro Marine Debris in the Mangrove Area of Keramat Village Mananggu Sub-district Boalemo Regency
Summary
Researchers assessed the composition and density of macro marine debris in a mangrove area of Boalemo Regency, Indonesia. Plastic waste was the predominant debris type, posing a threat to the mangrove ecosystem and its biodiversity. The study provides baseline data for monitoring and managing marine debris in coastal Indonesian communities.
This study aims to determine the composition and density of macro marine debris in the mangrove area of Keramat Village, Mananggu Sub-District, Boalemo Regency. This research was carried out from August to September 2021. Data collection was carried out using a purposive sampling survey method using 3 line transects to collect macro-sized waste types. The results of the study found that several types of waste in the mangrove area of Keramat Village consisted of plastic and non-plastic waste. The composition of plastic waste amounted to 99.14%, and non-plastic waste was 0.86%. The highest density was found in line transect 1 with a value of 6500 amount/ha.
Sign in to start a discussion.
More Papers Like This
Spatial distribution of marine debris in mangrove ecosystem of Pantai Indah Kapuk, Jakarta
Researchers surveyed marine debris in the mangrove ecosystem of Pantai Indah Kapuk in Jakarta, finding that plastic items made up 77.7% of all macro debris followed by styrofoam at 18.1%. Microplastics were also assessed in sediments, establishing baseline contamination data for this urban mangrove system.
Marine litter in mangroves: composition, magnitude, and impacts
A field and literature review of marine litter accumulation in mangrove ecosystems documented diverse debris types dominated by single-use plastics and fishing gear, with litter altering physical habitat structure and posing ingestion and entanglement risks. Mangroves are highlighted as both a sink for marine litter and an ecosystem whose ecological functions are degraded by it.
Identifikasi Sampah Laut pada Ekosistem Mangrove di Batukaras Kabupaten Pangandaran, Jawa Barat
This Indonesian study identified and categorized marine litter trapped in mangrove roots in West Java, finding predominantly plastic items. Mangroves can capture plastic debris from coastal waters, acting as both sinks and potential sources of microplastics as trapped items slowly degrade.
Impact of mangrove forest structure and landscape on macroplastics capture
Researchers surveyed macroplastic accumulation across seven mangrove forests in the Philippines, finding 1.1 items per square meter on average with the highest abundance at landward zones and near river mouths. Mangrove biomass and root structure were positively correlated with plastic capture, confirming that mangrove structural complexity enhances their ability to trap land-derived plastic litter.
Mangroves as unique but understudied traps for anthropogenic marine debris: A review of present information and the way forward
This review examined mangroves as understudied traps for anthropogenic marine debris, noting that 18 of the top 20 plastic-emitting rivers are associated with mangrove coastlines. Mangroves efficiently accumulate debris through their dense root structures, yet are rarely included in coastal plastic monitoring programs.