Simpanan Karbon Pada Padang Lamun di Kawasan Pantai Mengiat, Nusa Dua Bali

Human activity is the most contributor of carbon dioxide gas (CO2) to the air. The oceans have an important role in the carbon cycle, about 93% of the Earth's CO2 is stored in the oceans. Seagrass is one of sea plants that has a role as carbon sinks in ocean. Seagrass beds are able to absorb carbon by an average 0.21 tons/ha and the important species are Enhalus acoroide. The aim of this study is determine the carbon storage in seagrass at aboveground (leaf), belowground (roots and rhizomes) and carbon storage on each species of seagrass obtained at Mengiat coastal area. Determination of sampling point refer to seagrass density that used by purposive sampling. This method was assumed to represent or describe the condition of this area. This research used dry dyeing method which components sample was destruction with 500oC inside the furnace. The results showed that carbon storage of seagrass at belowground (root and rhizoma) is 25.70 gC/m2, and aboveground (leaf) is 17.18 gC/m2. Carbon storage at belowground is higher than aboveground because carbon will accumulate in the sediment. The type of seagrass that is obtained at Mengiat coastal area is Thalassodendron ciliatum, Thalassia hemprichii, Cymodocea serrulata, Halodule uninervis, Cymodocea rotundata, and Syringodium isoetifolium, the highest carbon storage are 62.46 gC/m2 is owned by Thalassodendron ciliatum, and the lowest carbon storages are 17.25 gC/m2 is owned by Syringodium isoetifolium.

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Biomasa dan Simpanan Karbon pada Ekosistem Lamun di Perairan Batulawang dan Pulau Sintok Taman Nasional Karimunjawa, Jepara

Journal of Marine Research ◽

10.14710/jmr.v10i3.31692 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (3) ◽

pp. 413-420

Author(s):

Annisa Rhamadany ◽

Chrisna Adhi Suryono ◽

Delianis Pringgenies

Keyword(s):

Carbon Content ◽

Carbon Storage ◽

Thalassia Hemprichii ◽

Enhalus Acoroides ◽

Halophila Ovalis ◽

A Value ◽

Seagrass Biomass ◽

Seagrass Ecosystems ◽

Cymodocea Rotundata ◽

Thalassodendron Ciliatum

Ekosistem lamun memiliki fungsi ekologi dan ekonomi yang tinggi. Peran ekosistem lamun dalam penyimpanan karbon akan tetapi masih belum menjadi sorotan. Tujuan dari penelitian ini yaitu untuk mengetahui nilai biomassa dan estimasi simpanan karbon pada ekosistem lamun di Perairan Batulawang, Pulau Kemujan serta Pulau Sintok, Taman Nasional Karimunjawa. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan pada 7 – 14 Noevmber 2019 di Perairan Batulawang dan Pulau Sintok, Taman Nasional Karimunjawa. Metode penelitian di lapangan menggunakan metode SeagrassWatch, sementara nilai biomassa dan nilai estimasi simpanan karbon dihitung menggunakan metode Metode Loss of Ignition (LOI) di laboratorium. Data yang diperoleh berupa pengukuran berat kering untuk menghitung biomassa dan analisa kandungan karbon pada lamun dan sedimen. Hasil penelitian didapatkan empat jenis lamun di Perairan Batulawang yaitu Enhalus acoroides, Thalassia hemprichii, Cymodocea serrulata, dan Thalassodendron ciliatum sedangkan di Pulau Sintok terdapat tiga jenis lamun yang ditemukan yaitu Thalassia hemprichii, Cymodocea rotundata, dan Halophila ovalis. Nilai total biomassa lamun terbesar pada Perairan Batulawang yaitu Enhalus acoroides dengan nilai 849,75 gbk/m2 dan nilai total biomassa lamun terkecil Thalassodendron ciliatum dengan nilai 29 gbk/m2. Nilai total biomassa lamun terbesar pada Pulau Sintok yaitu Cymodocea rotundata dengan nilai 177,75 gbk/m2dan nilai total biomassa lamun terkecil Halophila ovalis dengan nilai 4,75 gbk/m2. Hasil pengukuran karbon lamun pada Perairan Batulawang yaitu 12,97 – 359,87 gC/m2 dan 258,20 – 541,51 gC/m2 pada sedimennya. Hasil pengukuran karbon pada lamun di Pulau Sintok yaitu 2,35 – 85,80 gC/m2 dan 204,92 – 765,92 gC/m2 pada sedimen. Kandungan karbon paling besar terdapat pada bagian bawah substrat (below ground). Kandungan karbon pada bagian bawah substrat tidak terganggu oleh faktor lingkungan (gelombang, arus, dan ulah manusia) sehingga terakumulasi baik. Seagrass ecosystems have high ecological and economic functions. The role of seagrass ecosystems in carbon storage, however, has not yet been highlighted. The purpose of this study was to determine the value of biomass and estimated carbon storage in seagrass ecosystems in Batulawang waters, Kemujan Island and Sintok Island, Karimunjawa National Park. This research was conducted on 7 − 14 November 2019 in Batulawang waters and Sintok Island, Karimunjawa National Park. The research method in the field uses the SeagrassWatch method, while the biomass value and the estimated value of carbon storage are calculated using the Loss of Ignition (LOI) method in the laboratory. The data obtained were measurements of dry weight to calculate biomass and analysis of carbon content in seagrass and sediments. The result shows that there are four species of seagrass in Batulawang Waters, they are Enhalus acoroides, Thalassia hemprichii, Cymodocea serrulata, and Thalassodendron cliatum meanwhile in Sintok Island there are three species, they are, Thalassia hemprichii, Cymodocea rotundata, and Halophila ovalis. The measurement of carbon is done by using Loss on Ignition Method. The highest total seagrass biomass in Batulawang waters is Enhalus acoroides with a value of 849.75 gbk/m2 and the lowest total seagrass biomass is Thalassodendron ciliatum with a value of 29 gbk/m2. The highest total seagrass biomass on Sintok Island is Cymodocea rotundata with a value of 177.75 gbk/m2 and the lowest total seagrass biomass is Halophila ovalis with a value of 4.75 gbk/m2. The results of measurements of seagrass carbon in Batulawang waters are 12,97 – 359,87 gC/m2 and 258,20 – 541,51 gC/m2 on the sediments. The result of seagrass carbon measurement in Sintok Island is 2,35 – 85,80 gC/m2 and 204,92 – 765,92 gC/m2 on the sediments. The largest carbon content is at the bottom of the substrate (below ground). The carbon content at the bottom of the substrate is not disturbed by environmental factors (waves, currents, and human activities) so that it accumulates well.

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Community Structure of Seagrass Meadows In Mantehage Island Waters, North Sulawesi

JURNAL ILMIAH PLATAX ◽

10.35800/jip.1.4.2013.3699 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 1 (4) ◽

pp. 177

Author(s):

Simon I Patty ◽

Husen Rifai

Keyword(s):

Diversity Index ◽

Seagrass Species ◽

Thalassia Hemprichii ◽

Seagrass Meadows ◽

North Sulawesi ◽

Halophila Ovalis ◽

Cymodocea Rotundata ◽

Syringodium Isoetifolium ◽

Species Composition And Distribution ◽

Thalassodendron Ciliatum

Research on the structure of seagrass communities in the waters of the island Mantehage was conducted in September 2010. The purpose of this study is to collect data and information on the structure of seagrass communities. Observations includes the identification seagrass species, measuring the number of individual/stand, cover percentage of each type/species on the transect. 6 types of seagrass found, i.e. Enhalus acoroides, Halophila ovalis, Thalassia hemprichii, Thalassodendron ciliatum, Cymodocea rotundata and Syringodium isoetifolium. Seagrass species composition and distribution varies at each location and is dominated by the presence of Thalassia hemprichii (48.14%) with coverage percentage ranges between 15.91% to 35.11%. Diversity index values ranged from 0.79 to 1.69 ; evenness index between 0.57 to 0.94 and the index of dominance between 0.20 to 0.56. In conclusion, the condition of seagrass meadows in Mantehage island is relatively good and can support marine life adequately.Keywords : Structure communities, seagrass, Mantehage Island

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Potensi Penyimpanan Karbon Pada Vegetasi Padang Lamun di Perairan Pulau Besar Utara, Sikka, Maumere, Nusa Tenggara Timur

BULETIN OSEANOGRAFI MARINA ◽

10.14710/buloma.v10i1.27223 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (1) ◽

pp. 51-60

Author(s):

Jan Ericson Wismar ◽

Wilis Ari Setyati ◽

Ita Riniatsih

Keyword(s):

Carbon Content ◽

Carbon Storage ◽

Blue Carbon ◽

Total Carbon ◽

Loss On Ignition ◽

Thalassia Hemprichii ◽

Total Carbon Content ◽

Enhalus Acoroides ◽

Cymodocea Rotundata ◽

Syringodium Isoetifolium

Konsep blue carbon adalah salah satu upaya untuk mengurangi emisi gas karbon pemicu pemanasan global dengan cara memanfaatkan vegetasi pesisir sebagai penyerap karbon. Ekosistem lamun merupakan salah satu ekosistem pesisir yang dapat menyerap karbon dalam jumlah besar. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kondisi lamun dan kandungan karbon pada lamun di Perairan Pulau Besar Utara, Maumere, Sikka. Pengamatan lamun menggunakan transek kuadrat 50x50cm menurut panduan LIPI. Sampling lamun dilakukan acak menggunakan seagrass core berdiameter 15 cm di setiap lokasi. Perhitungan kandungan karbon menggunakan metode Loss On Ignition (LOI) yang kemudian dikonversikan dengan nilai biomassa pada setiap titiknya. Jenis lamun yang ditemukan sebanyak 4 spesies yaitu Enhalus acoroides, Thalassia hemprichii,, Cymodocea rotundata,dan Syringodium isoetifolium. Lokasi pengamatan memiliki tutupan lamun sangat padat. Nilai biomassa dibawah dan diatas substrat pada lokasi pengamatan didapat nilai 424,60 gbk/m2 dan 79,67 gbk/m2. Total kandungan karbon pada lokasi pengamatan adalah 41,95 gC/m2. Kandungan karbon terbesar disimpan pada jaringan lamun (akar dan rhizoma) dengan spesies E. acoroides sebagai penyumbang nilai biomassa dan kandungan karbon tertinggi. Lokasi perairan Pulau Besar Utara, Maumere memiliki kondisi perairan yang baik dengan kerapatan lamun yang tinggi, secara umum kandungan karbon yang terdapat pada perairan tersebut memiliki kandungan yang tinggi. Kondisi lamun yang baik akan memiliki simpanan karbon yang baik dan hal ini merupakan salah satu upaya dalam mitigasi perubahan iklim sekaligus menjaga kelestarian laut. The concept of blue carbon is one of the efforts to reduce carbon gas emissions that trigger global warming by utilizing coastal vegetation as a carbon sink. Seagrass ecosystems are one of the coastal ecosystems that can absorb large amounts of carbon. This study aims to find seagrass conditions and carbon content in seagrasses on the waters of Besar Utara Island, Maumere, Sikka. Seagrass observations used a 50x50cm quadrant transect according to the LIPI guideline, 2017. Seagrass sampling was using seagrass cores with 15cm diameter in each location. Calculation of carbon content using the Loss On Ignition (LOI) method which is then converted to biomass values at each point. Seagrass species found in location sampling were 4 species, namely Enhalus acoroides, Thalassia hemprichii, Cymodocea rotundata, and Syringodium isoetifolium. The Location has very dense seagrass cover. Biomass values below and above the substrate at location sampling (424.60 gbk / m2 and 79.67 gbk / m2). The total carbon content in location sampling is 41.95 gC / m2. The largest carbon content is stored in seagrass tissues (roots and rhizomes) with E. acoroides as a contributor to the highest biomass and carbon content. The location of Besar North island, Maumere has good water conditions with high seagrass density, in general the carbon storage at the location of Besar North island is high condition. Seagrass with good condition will have good carbon storage and this is one of the efforts in mitigating climate change at once preserving the sea.

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Kestabilan Habitat Lamun Ditinjau Dari Komposisi dan Kepadatan Jenis

Jurnal Natural ◽

10.30862/jn.v8i1.333 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Paskalina Th. Lefaan

Keyword(s):

Line Transect ◽

Seagrass Habitat ◽

Pioneer Species ◽

Thalassia Hemprichii ◽

Climax Species ◽

Halophila Ovalis ◽

Cymodocea Rotundata ◽

Syringodium Isoetifolium ◽

Cymodocea Serrulata ◽

Stable Habitat

<em>Seagrasses habitats have both physical and ecological functions that support adjacent waters qualities and its dwelling organisms. There are varies of pressure on seagrass environmental, especially due to people activities that could decrease its function and habitat stabilities. The study aimed to determine about seagrass habitat stabilities from its species composition and/or densities. Line transect-plots and exploration methods were used in five locations of Manokwari coastal waters, that were, Andai, Rendani, Wosi, Briosi, and Tanjung Manggewa. There are five pioneer species (Cymodocea rotundata, Halodule pinifolia, H. uninervis, Syringodium isoetifolium, Halophila ovalis) and 3 climax species (Cymodocea serrulata, Enhalus acoroides, Thalassia hemprichii). The pioneer only found in Andai and Wosi, however both pioneer and climax encountered in three other locations. In Rendani and Tanjung Manggewa higher density of climax species (T. hemprichii) were 617.7 and 828.0 stands m-2, respectively, although in Briosi the higher pioneer (C. rotundata) of 570.7 stands m-2. These conditions showed that seagrass habitat in Rendani and Tanjung Manggewa are more stable compared to Briosi, as well as Andai and Wosi. It concluded that pioneer species found in newly formed habitat or disturbed, on the other hand, climax in more stable habitat.</em>

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Observations on dugongs at Calauit Island, Busuanga, Palawan, Phillipines

Wildlife Research ◽

10.1071/wr9940709 ◽

1994 ◽

Vol 21 (6) ◽

pp. 709 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

LV Aragones

Keyword(s):

The Philippines ◽

Thalassia Hemprichii ◽

Halophila Ovalis ◽

Direct Observations ◽

Seagrass Biomass ◽

Wet Weight ◽

Cymodocea Rotundata ◽

Syringodium Isoetifolium ◽

Study Sites ◽

Vantage Points

A simultaneous monitoring system that used a team of local observers to count dugongs around Calauit Island, Busuanga, Palawan, Philippines, from eight vantage points was employed from March 1989 to May 1990 to identify important dugong habitats around the island. On average, five dugongs were seen per survey day. More dugongs were observed during March and July 1989 than in other months. These periods coincided with the bimodal peaking of seagrass biomass in the region and the lull between monsoons for that year. The site where dugongs were most often sighted was about 1.5 m deep, had the largest area of seagrass on the island (approximately 50 ha) and supported a seagrass (above-ground) biomass averaging 1060 g m-2 (wet weight). The dugongs were shy, making observations difficult. They were observed to graze at the study sites once per day, usually starting in the late afternoon or at night. Animals usually stayed on the seaward side of the spur-and-groove sections of the reefs. Short seagrasses such as Halophila ovalis, Halodule uninervis, Cymodocea rotundata, C. serrulata, Syringodium isoetifolium and Thalassia hemprichii showed more evidence of being grazed than the taller Enhalus acoroides. By direct observations of the area grazed by a single dugong, an average consumption rate of 30.5 kg (wet weight) of seagrass (above ground only) per day was estimated. The methodology developed in this study may be used to identify reserve areas for the protection of dugong habitats in the Philippines. The dugong populations of Palawan require further attention and implementation of conservation measures.

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SIMPANAN KARBON PADANG LAMUN DI KAWASAN PANTAI SANUR, KOTA DENPASAR

ECOTROPHIC Jurnal Ilmu Lingkungan (Journal of Environmental Science) ◽

10.24843/ejes.2016.v10.i01.p08 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 10 (1) ◽

pp. 46 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Yoga Ibnu Graha ◽

I Wayan Arthana ◽

I Wayan Gede Astawa Karang

Keyword(s):

Carbon Storage ◽

Coastal Area ◽

Carbon Stock ◽

Environmental Parameters ◽

Carbon Stocks ◽

Thalassia Hemprichii ◽

Bottom Substrate ◽

Total Potential ◽

Halophila Ovalis ◽

Seagrass Biomass

Seagrass is one of the marine resources that considerably potential as a CO2 absorbent and functioned as carbon sinks in the oceans known as blue carbon. The result of carbon sequestration from the process of photosynthesis is stored as carbon stocks on seagrass tissue, or streamed to multiple compartments, such as sediment, herbivores and other ecosystems. This study aims to assess the potential for carbon stock storage in biomass on a tissue of seagrass in Sanur Beach coastal area. The observations of seagrass are included the seagrass type, seagrass stands, and measurement of environmental parameters. Then the sampling was conducted to obtain the value of seagrass biomass. The carbon stocks obtained through the conversion of biomass by using carbon concentration analysis of seagrass tissue and then carried a spatial distribution of carbon stocks. Types of seagrass found in Sanur Beach coastal area consist of eight species that are Enhalus acroides, Thalassia hemprichii, Halophila ovalis, Syringodium isoetifolium, Cymodocea serrulata, Cymodocea rotundata, Halodule uninervis and Halodule pinifolia. The result of the carbon stock seagrass in the bottom substrate is 60% greater than the carbon stock in the top substrate which is 40%. Seagrass covering 322 ha of Sanur Beach coastal area with a total potential carbon storage of 66.60 tons or 0.21 tons / ha. Seagrass key role as a carbon storage is on the bottom substrate tissue, and Enhalus acroides is a seagrass species that contributes the most to the carbon storage.

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Mapping seagrass cost-effectively in the Coral Triangle: Sabah, Malaysia as a case study

Pacific Conservation Biology ◽

10.1071/pc14908 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 21 (2) ◽

pp. 113 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Leela Rajamani ◽

Helene Marsh

Keyword(s):

Cost Effective ◽

Human Populations ◽

Coral Triangle ◽

Thalassia Hemprichii ◽

Seagrass Meadows ◽

Green Turtles ◽

Halophila Ovalis ◽

Seagrass Mapping ◽

Cymodocea Rotundata ◽

Syringodium Isoetifolium

Knowledge of the distribution and relative abundance of seagrass communities in the Coral Triangle is limited, despite their global significance and the vital ecosystem services they perform for local human populations, threatened species such as dugongs and green turtles, as well as the role of being a globally significant carbon stock. To address this gap and investigate cost-effective methods in data-poor regions, we conducted seagrass mapping near two islands off the coast of Sabah in Malaysia: Banggi Island (7°15′N, 117°12′E) and Mantanani Island (6°43′N, 116°21′E). We used a staged approach that included: (1) interview surveys, (2) manta tow and spot surveys, and (3) comprehensive transect surveys. Approximately 415 ha and 112 ha of seagrass meadows were mapped off Banggi Island and Mantanani Island respectively. We found 10 species of seagrasses from two families: Halophila ovalis, Halodule uninervis (broad and thin leaf varieties), Thalassia hemprichii, Cymodocea rotundata, Halophila decipiens, Halophila spinulosa, Cymodocea serrulata, Syringodium isoetifolium, Enhalus acoroides and Halophila sp. nov. Our methodology proved cost-effective and the resultant information should be relevant to conservation planners.

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Seagrass Vegetation Analysis on The Coast of Hadirin and Batu Lawang Beach Karimunjawa National Park

el–Hayah ◽

10.18860/elha.v7i3.10057 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 7 (3) ◽

Author(s):

Muhammad Asmuni Hasyim ◽

Muhammad Ainul Yaqin ◽

M. Bahrul Ulum ◽

Berry Fakhry Hanifa ◽

Teguh Cahyono

Keyword(s):

National Park ◽

Dominant Species ◽

Exploratory Research ◽

Seagrass Species ◽

Vegetation Analysis ◽

Thalassia Hemprichii ◽

Seagrass Cover ◽

Syringodium Isoetifolium ◽

Thalassodendron Ciliatum ◽

Cymodocea Serrulata

The purpose of this study was to determine the structure and condition of seagrass communities in the waters of hadirin Beach and Batu lawang karimunjawa. national park. This exploratory research used descriptive qualitative methods, each study location is divided into two transects. Data identified at SPTN Office 1 Kemujan Karimunjawa National Park. The results of the study were six species of seagrass, namely: Holodule uninervise, Thalassodendron ciliatum, Halophila minor, Syringodium isoetifolium, Thalassia hemprichii and Cymodocea serrulata. The percentage of seagrass cover namely Holodule uninervise is 38.04 %. Thalassodendron ciliatum of 6.25%, Halophila minor of 29.56%, Syringodium isoetifolium of 31.25%, Thalassia hemprichii at 14.21% and Cymodocea serrulata to 16.9%. The highest density of seagrass species in Hadirin Beach is from the Uninervise holodule species 72.30%, with 858 stands on the first transect and 54.66% on the second transect with 253 stands. Whereas for the highest Batu Lawang Beach is the species of Thalassia hemprichii 51.1% with 162 stands, on the first transect and 44.9% with 114 stands. The substrate has the type of sandy clay and coral fragments. Holodule uninervise is the most dominant species found on the beach of Hadirin meanwhile Thalassia hemprichi is the most dominant species in Batu Lawang.

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The Inventory of Seagrasses in Marine Field Station of Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science in Subdistrict of East Likupang District North Minahasa

JURNAL ILMIAH PLATAX ◽

10.35800/jip.6.2.2018.20619 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 6 (2) ◽

pp. 38

Author(s):

Stevani Rawung ◽

Ferdinand F Tilaar ◽

Ari B Rondonuwu

Keyword(s):

Seagrass Species ◽

Thalassia Hemprichii ◽

Field Station ◽

Enhalus Acoroides ◽

Halophila Ovalis ◽

Halodule Uninervis ◽

Cymodocea Rotundata ◽

Syringodium Isoetifolium ◽

Random Survey ◽

Cymodocea Serrulata

This study was conducted in Marine Field Station of Faculty of Fisheries and Science of Sam Ratulangi University, Sub-district of East Likupang, North Minahasa. This study aims to identified the seagrasses in the water of Marine Field Station. The benefits of this study are for the database of seagrasses ecosystem management and comparative for other studies. The Observation and data collection was using random survey technic by analyzed the areas to collecting all the seagrass species found. Furthermore, the seagrass samples were categorised into each species. The result showed the amount of seagrass species in Marine Field Station are 8 species from 6 genera and 2 families: Cymodocea rotundata, Cymodocea serrulata, Halodule uninervis, Syringodium isoetifolium, Thalassia hemprichii, Enhalus acoroides, Halophila ovalis, dan Halophila minor.Keyword: Inventory, Seagrass, Marine Field Station ABSTRAKPenelitian dilakukan di perairan Marine Field Station Fakultas Perikanan dan Ilmu Kelautan Unsrat Kecamatan Likupang Timur Kabupatan Minahasa Utara. Tujuan penelitian untuk mengidentifikasi lamun yang ada di Perairan Marine Field station. Manfaat penelitian dapat menjadi data pengelolaan ekosistem padang lamun dan dapat menjadi perbandingan untuk penelitian-penelitian selanjutnya. Pengamatan dan pengambilan sampel menggunakan teknik survei jelajah, yaitu dengan menjelajahi wilayah pengamatan sambil mencari semua spesies lamun. Lamun yang diambil adalah semua jenis yang ditemui. Selanjutnya, sampel lamun dikelompokan berdasarkan spesies. Hasil pengamatan menunjukkan jumlah spesies lamun pada lokasi penelitian di Perairan Marine Field Station adalah 8 spesies dari 6 genera dan 2 famili yaitu, Cymodocea rotundata, Cymodocea serrulata, Halodule uninervis, Syringodium isoetifolium, Thalassia hemprichii, Enhalus acoroides, Halophila ovalis, dan Halophila minor. Kata kunci: Inventarisasi, Lamun, Marine Field Station

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Simpanan Karbon Padang Lamun di Kawasan Pantai Nusa Lembongan, Klungkung, Bali

Journal of Marine Research and Technology ◽

10.24843/jmrt.2020.v03.i02.p04 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 3 (2) ◽

pp. 82

Author(s):

I Ketut Suta Negara ◽

I Wayan Gede Astawa Karang ◽

I Nyoman Giri Putra

Keyword(s):

Coastal Area ◽

Organic Matter Content ◽

Co2 Concentration ◽

Matter Content ◽

Ash Content ◽

Thalassia Hemprichii ◽

Carbon Deposits ◽

Bottom Substrate ◽

Seagrass Ecosystem ◽

Cymodocea Rotundata

The seagrass ecosystem has great potential in absorbing of CO2 concentration in atmosphere, results of the process photosynthesis will be stored in form of biomass during seagrass still alive. The research purpose was to know carbon storage from the seagrass ecosystem at the top substrate (leaves) and bottom substrates (rhizome and roots) in Nusa Lembongan coastal area, Bali. The research location is divided into three stations with 27 points. Carbon stock was analyzed by using invasion method consisting of calculating the value of ash content, organic matter content and carbon content. The results found three seagrass species in the Nusa Lembongan coastal area: Thalassia hemprichii, Cymodocea rotundata and Enhalus acoroides. The most dominant spesies is the Thalassia hemprichii. The carbon stored at the top substrate (leaf) is 21.08 gC/m2 and the bottom substrates (rhizome and root) are 52.67 gC/m2. The total estimated carbon deposits in the Nusa Lembongan coastal area is 65.98 tonnes with carbon deposits in the bottom substrate are larger than the top substrate, which is 71% or 47.12 tons on the bottom substrate while 29% or 18.86 tons on the top substrate.

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