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Evaluation of Environmental Risk from Heavy Metals in Sediments in Port Areas Yusrizal; Abdillah, Nuryasin; Hendrizal, Andri
Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan IPA Vol 10 No 10 (2024): October
Publisher : Postgraduate, University of Mataram

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29303/jppipa.v10i10.8760

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This research aims to evaluate the concentration and distribution of heavy metals in sediment in the Port area of ​​PT Pelindo Dumai Branch, which is one of the main ports in Riau Province, Indonesia. Heavy metals such as cadmium, copper, lead, mercury and zinc are known to have significant toxic effects on maritime ecosystems and can accumulate in the food chain, potentially endangering aquatic life and human health. The research methodology involves taking sediment samples from various points around the port area, which are then analyzed using spectroscopic techniques to determine heavy metal concentrations. The results showed that the concentration of heavy metals in sediments varied, with zinc having the highest concentration (average 0.019724 mg/L), followed by copper, lead, cadmium, and mercury. This variation indicates the existence of diverse sources of pollution and uneven distribution in the port area. Although cadmium and mercury concentrations are relatively low, they still raise concerns due to their high toxicity and potential accumulation in the food chain. These results emphasize the need for more intensive environmental monitoring and targeted risk management to reduce the negative impacts of heavy metals on maritime ecosystems and human health. This research provides an important scientific basis for mitigation efforts in port areas, which are crucial to ensuring the sustainability of ecosystems and the well-being of communities that depend on marine resources.
The Effect of Soil Environmental Parameters on Mangrove Tree Growth in Lingga District Eddiwan, Kamaruddin; Hendrizal, Andri
Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan IPA Vol 10 No 12 (2024): December
Publisher : Postgraduate, University of Mataram

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29303/jppipa.v10i12.9313

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This study was conducted in Lingga District, Lingga Regency with the aim of determining the effect of environmental parameters such as physical and chemical properties of soil on mangrove forest communities in Lingga Regency. The results showed that soil quality affected mangrove growth in two research locations, where the low soil pH was around 6.1-6.8 but still supported the growth of mangrove trees. The two research locations had soil from the dusty clay texture class, found in all sampling locations, and this land was still suitable for mangrove growth, so it did not interfere with mangrove life in the research location.