This study analyses changes in shoreline and mangroves status at the gulf coast of Sayung-Demak, Indonesia. Data on shoreline changes were from high-resolution imagery in 2005, 2010 and 2017 by ArcGIS 10.3, while mangrove diversity data were observed from field studies using the transect method at three locations at the Semarang-Demak beach frontier. Based on the analysis and calculations, it was found that the coastline was decline by 0.49 km from 2005 to 2010, and incline by 3.30 km from 2010 to 2017. Abrasion occurred was 285.07 ha and accretion of 2.40 ha. The composition of mangroves on the border of Semarang-Demak consists of A. alba, A. marina, R. mucronata, R. stylosa, S. casseolaris. For this reason, it is necessary to monitor changes in shoreline and the status of mangroves on the Semarang-Demak border. In addition, it is essential to do integrated environmental management in coping with abrasion.
Since the 1990s, the Semarang-Demak coastal area experienced abrasion. To protect abrasion, there have been many attempts such as planting mangroves, in which its development has shown success. The purpose of this study was to analyze environmental factors that play a role in the growth of mangroves ecosystem in the Semarang-Demak coastal area. Mangrove data were obtained by field studies using the transect method in three coastal areas. Each station is determined by the next station with five plots of size 20 m x 20 m. Data on supporting environmental factors are measured in each area including temperature, salinity, pH, light intensity, nutrients, and rainfall. Based on the results of analysis and calculations, the order of important values from large to small is A. marina, A. alba, R. mucronata, S. casseolaris, and R. stylosa, while environmental factors still fulfill mangrove growth. However, it needs to be aware of the increase in waves and temperatures that could threaten the survival of mangroves.
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