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Journal : Jurnal Zarah

Heavy Metal Bioaccumulation in Seagrass and Sargassum Across Indonesian Coastal Waters: Ecological Risks and Implications for Sustainable Coastal Management: A Systematic Review Cholis, Nur; Madumetha, Gemala; Wijaya, Kusuma; Viruly, Lily; Willian, Nancy
Jurnal Zarah Vol. 14 No. 1 (2026): April, 2026
Publisher : Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan, Universitas Maritim Raja Ali Haji

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31629/zarah.v14i1.8216

Abstract

Heavy metal contamination poses a significant threat to Indonesian coastal ecosystems, particularly seagrass meadows and brown seaweeds such as Sargassum, which function as primary producers and environmental bioindicators. This study systematically reviews heavy metal accumulation in seagrass and Sargassum in Indonesian waters and examines its ecological and management implications. A systematic literature review was conducted following the PRISMA 2020 framework, covering studies published between 2016 and 2025 from Scopus, ScienceDirect, Web of Science, Google Scholar, and Garuda. Articles were included if they reported empirical data on heavy metal contamination in seagrass or Sargassum in Indonesia. After screening and quality assessment, 20 studies were selected for thematic synthesis. The results show that lead (Pb) and cadmium (Cd) were the most frequently reported metals exceeding quality standards, identified in 14 of 20 studies. Mercury (Hg) was detected at several sites, while nickel (Ni) and iron (Fe) were mainly associated with mining areas. Higher accumulation was observed in seagrass leaves and Sargassum thalli, particularly in areas influenced by ports, industry, tourism, settlements, and mining. These findings indicate potential ecological risks, including reduced primary productivity and trophic transfer. Overall, seagrass and Sargassum demonstrate strong potential as biomonitors of heavy metal contamination in Indonesian coastal waters.
Co-Authors Abdul Halik Agil, Agischa Putri Ananta, Bintang Ryan Andharu, Devito Annasai, Axlinabila Annisa Aprilla, Evania Nur Attamimi, Fatimah Nurunnada Cahyaningsih Pujimahanani Camila, Myrilla Shafa Camilla, Myrilla Shafa Dermawan, Zahwa Amelia Putri Dewangga, Diandra Parta Wisnu Fadillah, Muhammad Reza Ishadi Galang Smarandreetha, Falsyawal Hamidah, Galuh Fadhelah Aulia Hariyono Hariyono Hariyono Hidayat, Sanjaya Ahmad Hizbullah, Akmal Dafa Ihsan Al Faruq, Saiful Kartiningsih, Rindrah KHOIRUL ANAM Kirana, Kheista Sasi Kusuma, Albert Wijaya Lily Viruly Madumetha, Gemala Margaretha, Sherlly Marharendra, Ahmad Maulana Mohammed, Khaled Ahmed Mulyanto , Luke Zefanezra Mulyanto, Luke Zefanezra Nafis, Naufal Nancy Willian Napitupulu, Johanes Claudio Perdana Ni Nyoman Sarmi, Ni Nyoman Noviyanti, Anisa Dinda Nur Cholis Nurdin, Dewi Syifanaya Firdausy Oktavia, Dian Pangestu, Imelza Novia Rakhmadani Pasopati, Rommel Utungga Putri, Alvina Salshabilla Linjani Putri, Laura Ika Angelina Arfina Putut Handoko Rahadiyan Duwi Nugroho Rahmadianti, Happy Julia Ramadhani, Nasywa Nuzula Ramadhani, Riska Dewi Rengganis, Dewi Ayu Rosyadi, Machfianita Mirza Ayu Salsabiyla, Raddine Santoso, Liora Samantha Valent Saputro, Dimas Eko Shamad, Dzil Fikris Siadari, Yoshua Veron Handika Putra Simbolon, Sinta Uli Siti Mujanah siti wulandari Smarandreetha, Falsyawal Galang Soenarko, Zahra Pramatatya Suyaji, Fransisca Irnidianis Magdalena Syairozi, Muhamad Imam Tobing, Victor Maruli Tua L. Wardana, Bima Tri Wicaksono, Anggoro Cahyo Wijaya, Silvia Marta Wirnoto, Yasmine Azzah Adillah Zaky, Raffi Ahmad