Abstract:
Surface water samples were collected from 11 stations at Bidong Island during
August-September 2013 to analyse the total concentration of chlorophyll, suspended
particulates, colored dissolve organic matter (CDOM) and spectral absorption
coefficient of dissolved and particulate material. Live coral covers were also
determined on selected areas. The end of blue spectrum ( 440nm), light absorption by
non-phytoplankton materials (CDOM and detritus) accounts for more than 54% of the
total non-water absorption. In balance, a minimum of 16% out of total absorption
came from phytoplankton components. During the southwest monsoon season,
relatively low concentration of total chlorophyll (< 0.164 mg m-
3
) were observed at
outer stations of Bidong Island.
