Distribution of hdyrocarbons in water and sediment of Setiu Lagoon

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.