A PRELIMINARY OBSERVATIONAL STUDY OF FLORA AND FAUNA AND HUMAN ACTIVITIES ON THE COASTAL ECOSYSTEM OF PANTAI BATU HITAM, PAHANG, MALAYSIA

Chee Kong Yap (), Muhd Aqil Syukran Baharuddin, Noraini Abu Bakar, Rosimah Nulit, Wan Mohd Syazwan, Kennedy Aaron Aguol, Mohamad Saupi Ismail, Ahmad Dwi Setyawan, Krishnan Kumar, Wan Hee Cheng and Chee Seng Leow
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Chee Kong Yap: Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
Muhd Aqil Syukran Baharuddin: Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
Noraini Abu Bakar: Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
Rosimah Nulit: Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
Wan Mohd Syazwan: Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
Kennedy Aaron Aguol: Centre for Promotion of Knowledge and Language Learning (CPKLL), Universiti Malaysia Sabah, 88400 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
Mohamad Saupi Ismail: Fisheries Research Institute, Batu Maung, 11960 Pulau Pinang, Malaysia.
Ahmad Dwi Setyawan: Dept. of Environmental Science, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Jl. Ir. Sutami 36A, Surakarta 57126, Centra Java, Indonesia;
Krishnan Kumar: Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, INTI International University, Persiaran Perdana BBN, 71800 Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia;
Wan Hee Cheng: Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, INTI International University, Persiaran Perdana BBN, 71800 Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia;
Chee Seng Leow: Humanology Sdn Bhd, 73-3 Amber Business Plaza, Jalan Jelawat 1, 56000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Journal Clean WAS (JCleanWAS), 2024, vol. 8, issue 2, 83-87

Abstract: This preliminary observational study examines the biodiversity and human impact on the coastal ecosystem of Pantai Batu Hitam, situated along the east coast of Pahang, Malaysia. Conducted on April 28, 2024, the study involved photographing marine and terrestrial flora and fauna along the beach to document and identify species through taxonomic classification using digital tools and field guides. A total of 24 species were identified across 14 families, highlighting the ecosystem’s rich diversity, including notable plant-animal interactions. In addition to species documentation, evidence of human activities such as tourism and infrastructure development was observed, with particular concerns regarding plastic pollution and habitat degradation. These findings emphasize the need for targeted conservation efforts and sustainable practices to protect Pantai Batu Hitam’s biodiversity while addressing the challenges posed by human activities. This study contributes to understanding the balance required between ecological preservation and local development in coastal regions.

Keywords: Observational Study; Biodiversity; Species Families; Human Impact; Pantai Batu Hitam (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.26480/jcleanwas.02.2024.83.87

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