Abstract:
Analysis of total hydrocarbons in water and sediment was done in order to
investigate the level of oil pollution in water and sediment of Setiu Lagoon in
Terengganu. This concern was highlight due to the immense development in
aquaculture activity that has led to the increase of boat activity as a primary
transportation in this area besides of existing activities such as boat building and
fishing boat berthing facilities. This study was conducted during Southwest Monsoon
(13 September), Inter-Monsoon (12 October) and Northwest Monsoon (14 December)
in year 2006 to determine the effects of monsoon seasons on oil pollution in the Setiu
Lagoon. Data for hydrological parameter such as salinity, pH and temperature were
also recorded. The total of hydrocarbons both in water and sediment were determined
using the standard extraction method.
