Diversity assessment in selected Seagrass Ecosystems of Zambales, Philippines [manuscript]
| dc.contributor.author | Anna Dominique G. Soniega | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-09-09T06:58:40Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2025-09-09T06:58:40Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2019 | |
| dc.description.abstract | Seagrass ecosystems is considered to be one of the most important resources in the coastal areas and has significant importance to the fisheries. It is home for many marine organism. Dugongs and turtles are very much dependent on seagrass for them to survive. Seagrass can be found along coastlines of all continents. The study identified and classified the different seagrass species and associates in the area. It determined the function of the marine organisms. This study identified the threats that causes the degradation of seagrass ecosystem. A total of seven seagrass species have been identified namely: Cymodocearotundata, Cymodocea serrulata, Thalassia hemprichii, Syringodium esoelifolium, Halodule uninervis, Enhalus acoroides and Halophila ovalis. Cymodocea rotundata got the highest IVI in Candelaria. Thalassia hemprichii got the highest IVI in Barangays Lipay, Libaba and Garreta while Enhalus acoroides had the highest IVIin Magalawa Island and Barangay Sto. Tomas. The species diversity of seagrass ecosystems in Zambales, Philippines is very low. Marine organisms functions as source of food, medicine, fibre, fuel, fertilizer, handicraft and others such as horticulture, bioindicator and beach cleaner. Dynamite fishing and quarrying posed major impacts in the seagrass ecosystems in Zambales. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://granarium.clsu.edu.ph/handle/123456789/485 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.relation.supervisor | ANNIE MELINDA PAZ-ALBERTO, Ph.D. | |
| dc.title | Diversity assessment in selected Seagrass Ecosystems of Zambales, Philippines [manuscript] | |
| dc.type | Thesis |