Mangrove Rehabilitation and Intertidal Biodiversity: a Study in the Ranong Mangrove Ecosystem, Thailand

Macintosh, D. J.; Ashton, Elizabeth C.; Havanon, Sopon

doi:10.1006/ecss.2001.0896

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“…In particular, species of benthic macroinvertebrate fauna (collected by hand) tended to increase more at the mature mangrove sites than at the younger plantation sites. The present study of common macroinvertebrates recorded was also consistent with Macintosh et al (2012) who reported that snails of the families Neritidae and Ellobiidae were the most abundant and common molluscs in mangrove forests. The communities of benthic and sedimentary invertebrates (collected by quadrat) were present in high numbers in the mature plantation mangrove forest and semi natural areas.…”

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“…It usually takes approximately 10-15 years before the planted forests reach the mature stage and can be used for charcoal production (Kridiborworn et al, 2012). During this period, planted mangrove forests can provide habitat for aquatic flora and fauna that help to maintain the overall biodiversity of the area despite the fact that the species richness and abundances of coastal fauna may vary in comparison with undisturbed mangrove forest areas (Macintosh et al, 2012; Andradi-Brown et al, 2013).…”

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Ecological Roles of Commercial Mangrove Plantation Forests for Benthic Macroinvertebrate Communities in Thailand

CHOOSAK¹

2016

Appl Ecol Env Res

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Abstract. Mangrove plantation for renewable energy production has an important economic value for Thai inhabitants. Planted mangroves may also serve as valuable areas for biodiversity. We aimed to investigate benthic community structure and estuarine environment in mangrove plantation sites (young, intermediate, mature sites and a semi natural mangrove forest) in Samut Songkram province. The mangrove plantation is a monoculture of Rhizophora apiculata compared with a semi natural mangrove forest where 5 species of trees were recorded. Values of mangrove height and diameter at breast height (DBH) increased with the age of the mangrove plantation forests. Overall, the parameters reflected good water quality conditions (temperature 30.75-32 0 C; pH 6.69-7.73; salinity 16.33-21.66 ppt; DO 3.45-4.57 mg/l). Nutrient concentrations and BOD were rather low indicating less impact from nutrient sources. In term of biodiversity, phytoplankton and zooplankton appeared to be greater in younger mangrove plantation sites. Intertidal benthic macroinvertebrate communities tended to increase with the age of the plantation site and invertebrate assemblages have developed through time. Hence, it could be stated that mangrove plantation used as charcoal production not only generates income for the local people but also plays an important role in estuarine ecosystems as the crucial habitat for benthic macroinvertebrate species.

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Ecological Roles of Commercial Mangrove Plantation Forests for Benthic Macroinvertebrate Communities in Thailand

CHOOSAK¹

2016

Appl Ecol Env Res

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“…There were 10 species found in all seasons, namely, Assiminea brevicula, Tegillarca granosa, Cerithidea cingulata, C. obtusa, Stenothyra glabra, Salinator sp., Nassarius sp., Tellina sp., Littoraria articulata and L. Melanostoma. The study was reported earlier by many research workers who pointed out that the predominantly mangroveassociated bivalves and gastropods of localities within the Indo-Pacific consists predominantly of the families Arcidae, Tellinidae, Amphibolidae, Ellobiidae, Nassariidae, Assimineidae, Stenothyridae, Littorinidae, and Potamididae [11][12][13][14][15]. The study showed numbers of bivalve species that were less than of gastropods, similar were the findings of Iwahig River-Estuary, Palawan, the Philippines [14] and Raigad district, Maharashtra, West coast of India [15].…”

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Molluscan Fauna in Bang Taboon Mangrove Estuary, Inner Gulf of Thailand: Implications for conservation and sustainable use of coastal resources

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Witirawat

Tharapoom

2016

MATEC Web of Conferences

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Abstract. Molluscan fauna, dealt with diversity and abundance of gastropods and bivalves in Bang Taboon mangrove estuary, Inner Gulf of Thailand was investigated seasonally. Totally 3,337 individuals, representing 18 species (6 bivalves and 12 gastropods) with two dominant species, Assiminea brevicula and Tegillarca granosa. The mean density of overall molluscs was 11.79±0.47 n/m², recorded in September. The highest value of diversity was 0.78±0.53, recorded in March. The most species-rich and individuals were recorded in the large mudflat within intertidal mangrove zone and formed a distinct community structure in the vegetated area at 15 cm depth. Results from the Analysis of the Similarity (ANOSIM) showed a clearly significant difference of species diversity and abundance at different areas, depths and seasons (P = 0.001). Although Bang Taboon estuary is impacted by human activities, the habitat remains an important nursery ground for numerous molluscs including many commercial species. The findings of this study can be taken as a base data that would help maximizing mangrove and fisheries resources conservation and utilization in a sustainable way in Bang Taboon estuary and adjacent areas in the inner Gulf of Thailand.

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“…In addition, benthic organisms mediate nutrient remineralization in the sediment. Crabs and molluscs are the predominant animals in the mangrove forest and are thought to play a significant ecological role in the structure and functioning of this ecosystem [10,11]. They form the important link between the primary detritus at the base of the food web and consumers of higher trophic levels [12].…”

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Molluscs’ Composition and Distribution in Mangroves of the Cameroon Central Coast

2017

International Journal of Research Studies in Biosciences

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Mangrove Rehabilitation and Intertidal Biodiversity: a Study in the Ranong Mangrove Ecosystem, Thailand

Cited by 267 publications

References 16 publications

Ecological Roles of Commercial Mangrove Plantation Forests for Benthic Macroinvertebrate Communities in Thailand

Ecological Roles of Commercial Mangrove Plantation Forests for Benthic Macroinvertebrate Communities in Thailand

Molluscan Fauna in Bang Taboon Mangrove Estuary, Inner Gulf of Thailand: Implications for conservation and sustainable use of coastal resources

Molluscs’ Composition and Distribution in Mangroves of the Cameroon Central Coast

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