Long-Term Assessment of an Innovative Mangrove Rehabilitation Project: Case Study on Carey Island, Malaysia
Joint Authors
Hashim, Roslan
Motamedi, Shervin
Song, Ki-Il
Zakaria, Rozainah
Sofawi, Bakrin
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-12, 12 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-07-03
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
12
Main Subjects
Medicine
Information Technology and Computer Science
Abstract EN
Wave energy and storm surges threaten coastal ecology and nearshore infrastructures.
Although coastal structures are conventionally constructed to dampen the wave energy, they introduce tremendous damage to the ecology of the coast.
To minimize environmental impact, ecofriendly coastal protection schemes should be introduced.
In this paper, we discuss an example of an innovative mangrove rehabilitation attempt to restore the endangered mangroves on Carey Island, Malaysia.
A submerged detached breakwater system was constructed to dampen the energy of wave and trap the sediments behind the structure.
Further, a large number of mangrove seedlings were planted using different techniques.
Further, we assess the possibility of success for a future mangrove rehabilitation project at the site in the context of sedimentology, bathymetry, and hydrogeochemistry.
The assessment showed an increase in the amount of silt and clay, and the seabed was noticeably elevated.
The nutrient concentration, the pH value, and the salinity index demonstrate that the site is conducive in establishing mangrove seedlings.
As a result, we conclude that the site is now ready for attempts to rehabilitate the lost mangrove forest.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Motamedi, Shervin& Hashim, Roslan& Zakaria, Rozainah& Song, Ki-Il& Sofawi, Bakrin. 2014. Long-Term Assessment of an Innovative Mangrove Rehabilitation Project: Case Study on Carey Island, Malaysia. The Scientific World Journal،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1051736
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Motamedi, Shervin…[et al.]. Long-Term Assessment of an Innovative Mangrove Rehabilitation Project: Case Study on Carey Island, Malaysia. The Scientific World Journal No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1051736
American Medical Association (AMA)
Motamedi, Shervin& Hashim, Roslan& Zakaria, Rozainah& Song, Ki-Il& Sofawi, Bakrin. Long-Term Assessment of an Innovative Mangrove Rehabilitation Project: Case Study on Carey Island, Malaysia. The Scientific World Journal. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1051736
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1051736