Abstract:
The aim of this study was to perform a survey on the distribution of macrobenthos
and meiobenthos in coastal waters of Terengganu and Pahang. This research was mainly
objected to determine the differences of density of benthic fauna between pre monsoon
and post monsoon. Bottom sediment samples was obtained by using Smith -McIntyre
grab. Highest density of benthic fauna was found in Terengganu Coast especially during
pre monsoon. Nearshore areas found to support more density and diversity of benthic
fauna than offshore areas. There were 16 taxa of macrobenthos and 20 taxa of
meiobenthos were encountered from Terengganu Coast.
