Species Composition, Abundance, Distribution and Diversity of Seagrass at Provinces of Sulu and Basilan, Philippines

Enraıda Imbuk; Patin Marsuki; Jurmin Sarri

Makale detayları

Species Composition, Abundance, Distribution and Diversity of Seagrass at Provinces of Sulu and Basilan, Philippines

Yazarlar:

Enraıda Imbuk | Patin Marsuki | Jurmin Sarri

Yayıncı:

Van Yuzuncu Yıl University

Ana Başlıklar:

Fisheries Management

Dergi:

Yuzuncu Yıl University Journal of Agricultural Sciences Vol.35 Issue 1, pp.165-179

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

3/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001342528

pISSN:

1308-7576

Anahtar kelimeler:

Özet:

 Seagrass plays a vital role in coastal ecosystems by supporting biodiversity, fisheries, and local economies. However, security concerns have limited research on seagrass in Sulu and Basilan, Philippines. This study assessed the seagrass status across 12 coastal municipalities in the provinces of Sulu and Basilan, Philippines, using the line transect-quadrat method, covering 580 transects and 5,600 plots. Six seagrass species from the family Cymodoceaceae Cymodocea rotundata, Halodule uninervis and Syringodium isoetifolium and the family Hydrocharitaceae Enhalus acoroides, Halophila ovalis and Thalassia hemprichii were identified. Seagrass cover was fair in Omar 41.83, Pangutaran 33.18, Tabuan Lasa 31.96, Luuk 29.73, and Banguingui 28.89, while it was poor in Sumisip 21.75, Hadji Muhtamad 18.78, Hadji Panglima Tahil 18.43, Patikul 15.98, Lantawan 15.10, Maluso 14.25 and Panamao 9.60. T. hemprichii 45.97 and C. rotundata 35.44 dominated, collectively comprising 81 of the total cover. E. acoroides contributed 18.76, while the remaining species had low coverage 7.8511.74. Diversity indices indicated low diversity with an overall Shannon-Weiner diversity index H  1.3367, Pielous evenness e  0.13566, and Margalefs index Sm  0.4807. Associated flora included Chlorophyta, Rhodophyta, and Phaeophyta, while fauna was dominated by Asteroidea, Anthozoa, Gastropoda, and Echinodea. Thus, the degraded seagrass beds in the eastern part of the Sulu Sea highlight the need for immediate conservation efforts, monitoring, and management strategies. Protecting these habitats is crucial for biodiversity and sustaining local livelihoods dependent on the Sulu Seas resources.

 Seagrass plays a vital role in coastal ecosystems by supporting biodiversity, fisheries, and local economies. However, security concerns have limited research on seagrass in Sulu and Basilan, Philippines. This study assessed the seagrass status across 12 coastal municipalities in the provinces of Sulu and Basilan, Philippines, using the line transect-quadrat method, covering 580 transects and 5,600 plots. Six seagrass species from the family Cymodoceaceae Cymodocea rotundata, Halodule uninervis and Syringodium isoetifolium and the family Hydrocharitaceae Enhalus acoroides, Halophila ovalis and Thalassia hemprichii were identified. Seagrass cover was fair in Omar 41.83, Pangutaran 33.18, Tabuan Lasa 31.96, Luuk 29.73, and Banguingui 28.89, while it was poor in Sumisip 21.75, Hadji Muhtamad 18.78, Hadji Panglima Tahil 18.43, Patikul 15.98, Lantawan 15.10, Maluso 14.25 and Panamao 9.60. T. hemprichii 45.97 and C. rotundata 35.44 dominated, collectively comprising 81 of the total cover. E. acoroides contributed 18.76, while the remaining species had low coverage 7.8511.74. Diversity indices indicated low diversity with an overall Shannon-Weiner diversity index H  1.3367, Pielous evenness e  0.13566, and Margalefs index Sm  0.4807. Associated flora included Chlorophyta, Rhodophyta, and Phaeophyta, while fauna was dominated by Asteroidea, Anthozoa, Gastropoda, and Echinodea. Thus, the degraded seagrass beds in the eastern part of the Sulu Sea highlight the need for immediate conservation efforts, monitoring, and management strategies. Protecting these habitats is crucial for biodiversity and sustaining local livelihoods dependent on the Sulu Seas resources.

 Seagrass plays a vital role in coastal ecosystems by supporting biodiversity, fisheries, and local economies. However, security concerns have limited research on seagrass in Sulu and Basilan, Philippines. This study assessed the seagrass status across 12 coastal municipalities in the provinces of Sulu and Basilan, Philippines, using the line transect-quadrat method, covering 580 transects and 5,600 plots. Six seagrass species from the family Cymodoceaceae Cymodocea rotundata, Halodule uninervis and Syringodium isoetifolium and the family Hydrocharitaceae Enhalus acoroides, Halophila ovalis and Thalassia hemprichii were identified. Seagrass cover was fair in Omar 41.83, Pangutaran 33.18, Tabuan Lasa 31.96, Luuk 29.73, and Banguingui 28.89, while it was poor in Sumisip 21.75, Hadji Muhtamad 18.78, Hadji Panglima Tahil 18.43, Patikul 15.98, Lantawan 15.10, Maluso 14.25 and Panamao 9.60. T. hemprichii 45.97 and C. rotundata 35.44 dominated, collectively comprising 81 of the total cover. E. acoroides contributed 18.76, while the remaining species had low coverage 7.8511.74. Diversity indices indicated low diversity with an overall Shannon-Weiner diversity index H  1.3367, Pielous evenness e  0.13566, and Margalefs index Sm  0.4807. Associated flora included Chlorophyta, Rhodophyta, and Phaeophyta, while fauna was dominated by Asteroidea, Anthozoa, Gastropoda, and Echinodea. Thus, the degraded seagrass beds in the eastern part of the Sulu Sea highlight the need for immediate conservation efforts, monitoring, and management strategies. Protecting these habitats is crucial for biodiversity and sustaining local livelihoods dependent on the Sulu Seas resources.

 Seagrass plays a vital role in coastal ecosystems by supporting biodiversity, fisheries, and local economies. However, security concerns have limited research on seagrass in Sulu and Basilan, Philippines. This study assessed the seagrass status across 12 coastal municipalities in the provinces of Sulu and Basilan, Philippines, using the line transect-quadrat method, covering 580 transects and 5,600 plots. Six seagrass species from the family Cymodoceaceae Cymodocea rotundata, Halodule uninervis and Syringodium isoetifolium and the family Hydrocharitaceae Enhalus acoroides, Halophila ovalis and Thalassia hemprichii were identified. Seagrass cover was fair in Omar 41.83, Pangutaran 33.18, Tabuan Lasa 31.96, Luuk 29.73, and Banguingui 28.89, while it was poor in Sumisip 21.75, Hadji Muhtamad 18.78, Hadji Panglima Tahil 18.43, Patikul 15.98, Lantawan 15.10, Maluso 14.25 and Panamao 9.60. T. hemprichii 45.97 and C. rotundata 35.44 dominated, collectively comprising 81 of the total cover. E. acoroides contributed 18.76, while the remaining species had low coverage 7.8511.74. Diversity indices indicated low diversity with an overall Shannon-Weiner diversity index H  1.3367, Pielous evenness e  0.13566, and Margalefs index Sm  0.4807. Associated flora included Chlorophyta, Rhodophyta, and Phaeophyta, while fauna was dominated by Asteroidea, Anthozoa, Gastropoda, and Echinodea. Thus, the degraded seagrass beds in the eastern part of the Sulu Sea highlight the need for immediate conservation efforts, monitoring, and management strategies. Protecting these habitats is crucial for biodiversity and sustaining local livelihoods dependent on the Sulu Seas resources.

Makale detayları

Species Composition, Abundance, Distribution and Diversity of Seagrass at Provinces of Sulu and Basilan, Philippines

Yazarlar: Enraıda Imbuk | Patin Marsuki | Jurmin Sarri

Yayıncı: Van Yuzuncu Yıl University

Ana Başlıklar: Fisheries Management

Dergi: Yuzuncu Yıl University Journal of Agricultural Sciences Vol.35 Issue 1, pp.165-179

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 3/2025

Belge Dili: İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.): 2001342528

pISSN: 1308-7576

Basilan

Composition

Diversity

Seagrass

Sulu

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Enraıda Imbuk | Patin Marsuki | Jurmin Sarri

Yayıncı:

Van Yuzuncu Yıl University

Ana Başlıklar:

Fisheries Management

Dergi:

Yuzuncu Yıl University Journal of Agricultural Sciences Vol.35 Issue 1, pp.165-179

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

3/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001342528

pISSN:

1308-7576