Distribution and cycling of phosphorus-and silicon-based nutrients in Setiu Wetland, Terengganu

Abstract

A study was conducted at Setiu Wetland, Terengganu over one year (October 2009- September 201 0) in order to know the spatial and temporal variations of phosphorus and silicon based-nutrients. Sampling was carried out monthly at 10 sampling stations. Chlorophyll-a (chi-a) and physical parameters such as salinity, temperature, dissolved oxygen (DO), pH, biological oxygen demand (BOD) and total suspended solids (TSS) were also measured at each station.