Marine Macromollusc Fauna along Coastal Area of Tanjung Datu National Park-Samunsam Wildlife Sanctuary

Ruhana, Hassan and Wan Zabidii, Wan Morni (2024) Marine Macromollusc Fauna along Coastal Area of Tanjung Datu National Park-Samunsam Wildlife Sanctuary. In: Tanjung Datu National Park to Samunsam. Proceeding of Aquatic Science Colloquium 2019 (AQUAColl 2019) Experience Sharing in Aquatic Science Research V . UNIMAS Publisher, Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, pp. 103-110. ISBN 978-967-0054-79-7

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Abstract

The diverse composition of seashells (Mollusca) is one of main attractions for tourists visiting sandy beaches along Tanjung Datu National Park (TDNP) to Samunsam Wildlife Sanctuary (SWS). However, information on marine macromollusc fauna along these beaches is still lacking. The stretch of coastline between TDNP and SWS is an emerging ecotourism hot spot in Sarawak, thus biodiversity information is crucial to ensure sustainable utilisation of this area. In 2018, macromolluscs samplings were performed on four sandy beaches along TDNP-SWS. Both live individuals and seashells were collected and identified up to species level using standard identification keys. A total of 37 species from 21 families of two classes were obtained, with only seven collected species were live specimens. The majority of macromolluscs found along TDNPSWS were in the form of seashells, reflecting the high diversity of the Mollusca living in the nearby sea. Teluk Serabang had the highest number of species (24), followed by Teluk Melano (19), SWS (6) and finally TDNP (4). It is hoped that the baseline data obtained in this study are useful in helping Sarawak state in formulating strategies to carry out sustainable utilisation of beaches along TDNP-SWS coastline

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