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Compilation of Marine Invasive Species of
East Coast Peninsular Malaysia
Mohammad Shahrizan bin Md.Khairon
Dr. Hing Lee Siang
Bachelor of Science (Marine Science)
School of Marine and Environmental Sciences
University Malaysia Terengganu
Invasive species refer to an exotic species whose introduction cause environmental
and economic harm to the ecosystem. Malaysia has no information center in collecting
marine invasive species data which can be used as a guide for other researchers. This
project was conducted to collect marine invasive species data in the east of Peninsular
Malaysia. Data on invasive species are derived from a variety of related studies, were
collected and separated into proper figure based on their respective taxonomy. Each
species obtained, has been proven their invasive status by referring into several major
international invasive databases. The result shows more than 10 known species are
listed in international databases. Among the highlighted species are red algae groups
such as Alexandrium minutum which is abundance during ‘Red tides’ phenomenon.
The result of this study shows that many invasive species listed will facilitate any
related future studies about their arrival or effect.
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