Assessment of Species Diversity
of Mangroves in Nogas Island, Anini-y, Antique
Revelyn V. Pimentel, Ella Joy A. Yee, Teresa Marie Y. Cordero, Maritess S. Berdin, Popsie
Jen B. Acubera
Master of Arts in Education-Major in Biology, College of Teacher Education, University of Antique,
INTRODUCTION Sibalom, Antique, 5713 Philippines OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY
The study was conducted to assess the species diversity of Mangroves
Mangroves grows where no other tree can thrive, that’s why it has in Nogas Island, Anini-y, Antique. Specifically, the objectives of the
significant contributions that benefit the coastal ecology. Their study are to:
presence in shorelines and wetlands gives many different species of a. Identify the present beach forest species of mangroves in Transect
fish, mammals, crustacea, and birds a unique, irreplaceable habitat. 4.
b. Describe the species diversity of mangroves in terms of species
It also serves as a buffer between marine and terrestrial communities
composition in Transect METHODS
4.
and protect shorelines from damaging floods, waves, and winds.
1. Sampling station was established in the area with 100 meters
Moreover, there are aesthetic and cultural services that mangroves
in the mangrove area.
provide, which includes those related to tourism, education, and
2. Transect line range 100 meters and was laid perpendicular to
local indigenous knowledge and traditions.
the shoreline.
In consequence, the assessment of the mangrove forest is important
3. Transect line with three (3) 10x10m plots with 30 meters
in preserving and protecting the remaining mangrove forest in the
distance for the sampling of mangrove trees.
Philippines. Thus, we positively think that this study may address
4. Identified, counted, and measured the mangroves inside the
some issues on mangrove degradation and habitat loss.
plot.
Bruguiera
Figure 1. Map of Nogas Island, Anini-y,
Antique Gymnorhiza
Rhizophora Aegiceras Phempis
Mucronata Corniculatum Acidula
Osbornia Exocaria Agalocha Avicennia
Octodonta Marina
CONCLUSIONS
SUMMARY Based on the results and findings of the study, it was
Tables 1 and 2 show the relative percent abundance of all beach concluded that Nogas Island in Anini-y, Antique
forest mangroves in Transect 4, Plots 1, 2 and 3. In general, a total of 7 specifically referring to Transect 4 has recorded a total of
beach forest species were recorded for assigned transect in Nogas Island, (7) species under (6) families of beach forest mangroves.
Anini-y, Antique belonging to 6 families (Table 1) which is about 5% of the The following families are: Acanthaceae, Euphorbiaceae,
Philippine Mangroves-Panay listed by Primavera and Sadaba (2012). Lythraceae, Myrtaceae, Primulaceae, and
Rhizophoraceae.
The study also revealed that species composition was highest at The said transect showed that species composition was
Transect 4, Plot 1 with 4 beach forest species identified. On the other hand, highest at Plot 1 with (4) identified species and lowest at
Transect 4, Plot 3 had the least number with only 2 species identified. The Plot 3 with (2) identified species.
most dominant family is the family Rhizophoraceae with two (2) Among the families, Rhizophoraceae dominated
representative species: Bruguiera gymnorrhiza,which can be found in specifically the species of Bruguiera gymnorrhiza as it
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