Pengaruh Pasang Surut Terhadap Karakteristik Habitat Mangrove Di Kawasan Bandar Bakau Dumai

Abstract

Mangrove forest is one of the unique coastal ecosystems. The ecological function of the mangrove forest is to prevent sea water intrusion, protect the coastline, and provide a feeding ground. In general, the severity of disturbance in mangrove forest areas is indirectly influenced by biotic and abiotic factors. The purpose of the study was to identify habitat characteristics in the Ecotourism Area of Bandar Bakau, Pangkalan Sesai Village, Dumai District. Observation of water quality was conducted by line transect method. The measuring plot was made perpendicular to the shoreline. Sampling used three plots with a distance between plots of 60 m. The highest tide value was 2.90 m and the lowest was is 0.1 m, negligible tidal pattern, with clay texture. Salinity ranged from 15-23 ppt.