Distribution of Heavy Metal Pb in Benthic Organism and Sediment Bonebatang Island
Waters
Muhammad Farid Samawi1, Rahmadi Tambaru2, Aida Ala Husain3, Andi Iqbal Burhanuddin4
1,2,3,4,5
Jurusan Ilmu Kelautan, Fakultas Ilmu Kelautan dan Perikanan Universitas Hasanuddin
Email:kimosku@yahoo.co.id
Presented at the Fisrt National Symposium I on Marine and Fisheries in Makassar
May 3, 2014
ABSTRACT
Benthic organisms Bonebatang Island waters consist of branching hard corals, massive hard
corals, soft corals, sponges, macroalgae, coralline algae, seagrass and mussels have the
potential to accumulate heavy metals Pb from the water column. Results of studies have
determined the rate of accumulation of heavy metals Pb some benthic organisms in the
Bonebatang Island waters. Branching hard corals have a high capacity to accumulate heavy
metals Pb followed by soft corals, massive hard corals. and coralline algae This study shows
the distribution of heavy metals Pb on benthic organisms, branching hard corals is crucial for
monitoring the marine waters. Concentration at concentrations approaching the branching hard
corals in marine sediments.
Keywords: benthic organisms, accumulation, heavy metals, Bonebatang