A Comparative Study on the Seawater Quality of the Coral Environment between Miri (Sarawak) and Sipadan (Sabah)

Abstract

This study created a baseline for the seawater quality at Miri (Sarawak) and compared it to that of Sipadan (Sabah). Three locations in the Miri-Sibuti Coral Reef National Park were chosen and sampled during summer, transition period and monsoon at three depths. Two sites with the same attributes were chosen and sampled during monsoon at Sipadan. Physical parameters, nutrients, major ions, and trace metals were studied together with photo-documentation of the corals.