Non-Destructive Transect Assessment of Marine Debris and Mangrove Density in Urban Mangrove Ecosystems
Received: 7 August 2025 | Revised: 30 August 2025, 13 September 2025, 17 September 2025, and 12 October 2025 | Accepted: 13 October 2025 | Online: 8 December 2025
Corresponding author: Andik Isdianto
Abstract
The ecological integrity and sustainability of urban mangrove ecosystems are threatened by marine waste and especially plastic. This study examines a non-destructive technique to estimate the amount of marine debris and plant density in an urban mangrove forest. Field surveys, held from September 2024 to January 2025, were conducted across distinct hydrodynamic zones, showing that plastic accounted for up to 95% of the total debris, with the highest concentrations being observed in zones with dense mangrove stands and limited water flow. The proposed method leads to targeted debris removal and better management strategies, which combine waste reduction and the maintenance of healthy mangrove ecosystems.
Keywords:
integrated coastal management, mangrove debris assessment, marine debris monitoring, non-destructive sampling, plastic pollutionDownloads
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