Chlorophyll a and primary productivity in Setiu Lagoon, Terengganu

Abstract

This study aims to measure photo􀁮yathetic rate, chlorophyll a and total suspended solids in Setiu lagoon. Three samplings were conducted; ih October 2003 (non-northeast monsoon), 9th November 2003 (pre-northeast monsoon) and 3rd December 2003 (northeast monsoon). Twelve sampling stations arourtd Setiu lagoon were set for study. Northeast monsoon was fourtd to be the most important factor that influent the water quality in Setiu lagoon. Base on the measured in the study area; low level of net photosynthetic rate was recorded.