MANGROVES AS INDICATORS OF HEAVY METAL POLLUTION IN WATERS

Jefri Anjaini; Tohap  Simangunson; Rudy Wijaya

Authors

Jefri Anjaini Universitas Jenderal Soedirman, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science, Department of Aquaculture, Grendeng, Purwokerto 53122, Central Java
Tohap Simangunson Universitas Jenderal Soedirman, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science, Department of Aquaculture, Grendeng, Purwokerto 53122, Central Java
Rudy Wijaya Universitas Jenderal Soedirman, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science, Department of Aquaculture, Grendeng, Purwokerto 53122, Central Java

Keywords:

Mangroves, Biomonitoring, Bioindicators, Heavy Metals, Phytoremediation

Abstract

The ability of mangroves to absorb and store heavy metals in their tissues has received much study. Mangroves have been used to lower heavy metals in the aquatic environment because of their capacity to do so. Mangroves have also been utilised for biomonitoring of pollution from heavy metals. Mangroves have been regarded as a quick, efficient, and affordable way for biomonitoring aquatic ecosystems. The mangrove is an organism with the capacity to absorb heavy metal contaminants and act as a trap for fine pollutants. However, further study and analysis are required to perfect this technology for widespread application. This essay aims to outline the potential use of mangroves as a biomonitoring and bioindicators tool in mangrove studies in the future