Bathymetry study of Setiu Wetland Estuary, Terengganu using echo sounder

Abstract

Bathymetry study was conducted at Setiu Wetland estuary which are located along the coast facing the South China Sea in the north of the state of Terengganu, belonging to the District of Setiu in the East coast of Peninsular Malaysia. Setiu Wetlands (5°36'N to 5°42'N and 6°27'E to 6°28'E) is situated approximately 60 km north of the state capital, Kuala Terengganu. This bathymetry study discussed about the sea floor mapping in Setiu estuary. Bathymetry study was conducted at Setiu Wetland estuary and near shore estuary (sea) by using portable echo sounder for collection data. 'Hypack-max' and 'Surfer 8' software were used to process and analysis data. Final output for this study was the sea floor map of Setiu estuary. Depth range in Setiu Wetland estuary ranged between 0.5meter to 4 meter depth. While at the near shore estuary (sea) ranged between 4 meter to 10 meter depth.