Sedimentology and sediment accretion rate in the fringing mangroveof Setiu Wetland

Abstract

Study on the grain size characteristic and distribution were carried out in the fringing mangrove forest of the Setiu lagoon. Sediment characteristic are one of the most important factors directly affecting mangrove productivity and structure. Two samplings were conducted from May 2004 until November 2004 at 43 stations. Artificial makers were used to determine whether the study areas experienced deposition or erosion during the period.