Physicochemical analysis of water bodies in the Matang Mangrove, Peninsular Malaysia

This study was conducted in the Matang Mangrove Forest Reserve, Peninsular Malaysia to determine the physicochemical characteristics of its water bodies at Sg. Tiram Laut, Sg. Jarum Mas, Sg. Tinggi and Sg. Sepetang with respect to variation in tide (flood and ebb) as well as season (dry and wet). Mangrove DO, pH, EC, turbidity, TDS, salinity and temperature were determined in situ while TSS was determined via the Standard Methods. The findings showed that the dry and wet seasons were more significant in determining the variation of the water physicochemical characteristics in the Matang Mangrove compared to tides (flood and ebb). This study serves as a baseline for hydrological studies in mangroves, particularly in Peninsular Malaysia