The importance of density and abundance in the community structure of mangrove ecosystems in the framework of mangrove conservation at Darunu Village
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https://doi.org/10.35800/jip.v13i2.62355Keywords:
Mangrove ecosystem, Community structure, density;, abundance, conservationAbstract
Mangrove ecosystems play a crucial ecological role in maintaining coastal environmental balance, including mitigating climate change, protecting shorelines, and providing habitats for a wide range of flora and fauna. One key aspect of this ecosystem is the community structure of mangroves, which is determined by vegetation density and abundance. These factors influence ecosystem resilience against wave action and storms, carbon storage capacity, sediment stabilization, and biodiversity enhancement. However, many mangrove areas face degradation due to land conversion, pollution, and unsustainable exploitation. This research aims to analyze the relationship between density and abundance in mangrove communities, their ecological functions, and their implications for conservation strategies. The findings are expected to provide scientific insights and recommendations for effective mangrove conservation policies.
Keywords: Mangrove ecosystem, community structure, density, abundance, conservation.
Abstrak
Ekosistem mangrove memiliki peran ekologis yang sangat penting dalam menjaga keseimbangan lingkungan pesisir, termasuk mitigasi perubahan iklim, perlindungan garis pantai, serta sebagai habitat bagi berbagai jenis flora dan fauna. Salah satu aspek kunci dalam ekosistem ini adalah struktur komunitas mangrove, yang ditentukan oleh kerapatan dan kepadatan vegetasi. Faktor-faktor ini mempengaruhi ketahanan ekosistem terhadap gelombang laut dan badai, kapasitas penyimpanan karbon, stabilisasi sedimen, serta peningkatan keanekaragaman hayati. Namun, banyak kawasan mangrove mengalami degradasi akibat konversi lahan, polusi, dan eksploitasi yang tidak berkelanjutan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis hubungan antara kerapatan dan kepadatan dalam komunitas mangrove, fungsi ekologisnya, serta implikasinya terhadap strategi konservasi. Hasil penelitian ini diharapkan dapat memberikan wawasan ilmiah dan rekomendasi kebijakan konservasi mangrove yang efektif.
Kata Kunci: Ekosistem mangrove; struktur komunitas; kerapatan; kepadatan; konservasi
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