Carbon Capture Potential of Mangrove Ecosystem in Randuboto, Gresik Regency and Its Role in Overcoming Climate Change

Nurina Fitriani; Dio Alif Hutama; Dwi Ratri Mitha Isnadina; M Bagas Pramudya Pratama; Rafiga Khadijah; Trisnadi Widyaleksono Catur Putranto

doi:10.14710/jsp.2025.25634

DOI: https://doi.org/10.14710/jsp.2025.25634

Carbon Capture Potential of Mangrove Ecosystem in Randuboto, Gresik Regency and Its Role in Overcoming Climate Change

*Nurina Fitriani

- Study Program of Environmental Engineering, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universitas Airlangga, Jl. Dr. Ir. H. Soekarno, Mulyorejo, Kec. Mulyorejo, Surabaya, Jawa Timur 60115 | Universitas Airlangga |, Indonesia

Dio Alif Hutama - Study Program of Environmental Engineering, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universitas Airlangga, Jl. Dr. Ir. H. Soekarno, Mulyorejo, Kec. Mulyorejo, Surabaya, Jawa Timur 60115 | Universitas Airlangga |, Indonesia

Dwi Ratri Mitha Isnadina - Study Program of Environmental Engineering, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universitas Airlangga, Jl. Dr. Ir. H. Soekarno, Mulyorejo, Kec. Mulyorejo, Surabaya, Jawa Timur 60115 | Universitas Airlangga |, Indonesia

M Bagas Pramudya Pratama - Study Program of Environmental Engineering, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universitas Airlangga, Jl. Dr. Ir. H. Soekarno, Mulyorejo, Kec. Mulyorejo, Surabaya, Jawa Timur 60115 | Universitas Airlangga |, Indonesia

Rafiga Khadijah - Study Program of Environmental Engineering, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universitas Airlangga, Jl. Dr. Ir. H. Soekarno, Mulyorejo, Kec. Mulyorejo, Surabaya, Jawa Timur 60115 | Universitas Airlangga |, Indonesia

Trisnadi Widyaleksono Catur Putranto - Study Program of Environmental Engineering, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universitas Airlangga, Jl. Dr. Ir. H. Soekarno, Mulyorejo, Kec. Mulyorejo, Surabaya, Jawa Timur 60115 | Universitas Airlangga |, Indonesia

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

Citation Format:

Abstract

This study examines the carbon capture potential of mangrove ecosystems, focusing on the Randuboto mangrove conservation area. The total biomass in the area amounts to 172.031 tons/ha, with a carbon storage capacity of 80.855 tons/ha and CO2 capture of 296.738 tons/ha. The sapling stratum, characterized by greater mangrove density, produces higher biomass and accommodates more carbon reserves compared to the mature tree stratum. Avicennia marina is identified as the most significant contributor to biomass, carbon storage, and CO2 absorption. Mangroves, through their dense root systems and photosynthetic processes, trap and store carbon both in their biomass and in waterlogged sediments, where decomposition is slowed. Additionally, tidal exchanges enhance carbon capture by promoting the deposition of organic material, further increasing carbon storage in coastal areas. These ecosystems play a crucial role in mitigating climate change by sequestering large amounts of carbon, protecting coastal habitats, and supporting biodiversity, emphasizing the need for their conservation in climate action strategies.

Fulltext View|Download

Article Metrics:

Article Info

Section: Original Articles

Language : EN

In Vol 5, No 1 (2025)

Recent articles

Spatio-Temporal Analysis of Land Use Land Cover Dynamics, a case study of Iwo Local Government, Nigeria Exploring Students' Perception on Sustainable University: Empirical Findings in IPB University, Indonesia Inventory of Greenhouse Gas Emissions in the Energy Sector in Gili Iyang Island, Sumenep Regency Using the IPCC 2006 Method More recent articles

Hilmi N, Chami R, Sutherland MD, Hall-Spencer JM, Lebleu L, Benitez MB, and Levin LA. The role of blue carbon in climate change mitigation and carbon stock conservation. Frontiers in climate. 2021 Sep;3:1-18
Pratolongo PD. Salt marshes and mangroves: tidal saline wetlands dominated by vascular plants. Marine Biology. 1st ed. CRC Press. 2022:211-231
Alongi DM. Blue carbon: Coastal sequestration for climate change mitigation. Cham, Switzerland: Springer. 2018:23-36
Kathiresan K, Anburaj R, Gomathi V, and Saravanakumar K. Carbon sequestration potential of Rhizophora mucronata and Avicennia marina as influenced by age, season, growth and sediment characteristics in southeast coast of India. Journal of coastal conservation. 2013 Jan;17:397-408
Das SC, Das S, and Tah J. Mangrove ecosystems and their services. In Mangroves: Biodiversity, Livelihoods and Conservation. Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore. 2022:139-152
Adame MF, Cormier N, Taillardat P, Iram N, Rovai A, Sloey TM, Yando ES, Blanco‐Libreros JF, Arnaud M, Jennerjahn T, and Lovelock CE. Deconstructing the mangrove carbon cycle: Gains, transformation, and losses. Ecosphere. 2024 March;15(3):e4806
Alongi DM. Carbon cycling and storage in mangrove forests. Annual review of marine science. 2014 Jan;6(1):195-219
Inoue T. Carbon sequestration in mangroves. Blue Carbon in Shallow Coastal Ecosystems: Carbon Dynamics, Policy, and Implementation. 2019:73-99
Kida M and Fujitake N. Organic carbon stabilization mechanisms in mangrove soils: A review. Forests. 2020 Sep;11(9):1-15
Kelleway JJ, Saintilan N, Macreadie PI, Baldock JA, Heijnis H, Zawadzki A, Gadd P, Jacobsen G, and Ralph PJ. Geochemical analyses reveal the importance of environmental history for blue carbon sequestration. Journal of Geophysical Research: Biogeosciences. 2017 June;122(7):1789-1805
Chow J. Mangrove management for climate change adaptation and sustainable development in coastal zones. Journal of Sustainable Forestry. 2018;37(2):139-156
Srikanth S, Lum SKY, and Chen Z. Mangrove root: adaptations and ecological importance. Trees. 2016;30:451-465
Okello JA, Kairo JG, Dahdouh-Guebas F, Beeckman H, and Koedam N. Mangrove trees survive partial sediment burial by developing new roots and adapting their root, branch and stem anatomy. Trees. 2020;34:37-49
Nenobahan, MA. Estimasi Biomassa Permukaan dan Stok Karbon Pada Ekosistem Mangrove Di Pesisir Desa Mata Air Kecamatan Kupang Tengah Kabupaten Kupang. Thesis. Master of Environmental Study, Univeritas Nusa Cendana, Kupang. 2022
Yaqin N, Rizkiyah M, Putra EA, Suryanti S, and Febrianto S. Estimasi Serapan Karbon pada Kawasan Mangrove Tapak di Desa Tugurejo Semarang. Buletin Oseanografi Marina Februari. 2022;11(1):19-29
Amanda Y, Mulyadi A, dan Siregar YI. Estimasi Stok Karbon Tersimpan pada Hutan Mangrove di Muara Sungai Batang Apar Kecamatan Pariaman Utara Kota Pariaman Provinsi Sumatera Barat. Jurnal Ilmu Perairan (Aquatic Sciene). 2021;9(1):38-48
Mayuftia R, Hartoko A, dan Hendrarto B. Tingkat Kerusakan dan Karbon Mangrove dengan Pendekatan Data Satelit NDVI di Desa Sidodadi Kabupaten Pesawaran Provinsi Lampung. Diponogoro Journal of Maquares. 2013;2(4):146–154
Virgulino-Júnior PCC, Carneiro DN, Nascimento Jr WR, Cougo MF, and Fernandes MEB. Biomass and carbon estimation for scrub mangrove forests and examination of their allometric associated uncertainties. PloS one. 2020 March;15(3):1-18
Wang K, Jiang M, Li Y, Kong S, Gao Y, Huang Y, Qiu P, Yang Y, and Wan S. Spatial Differentiation of Mangrove Aboveground Biomass and Identification of Its Main Environmental Drivers in Qinglan Harbor Mangrove Nature Reserve. Sustainability. 2024 Sep;16(19):1-20
Jiang S, Jin L, Jin J, Ibánhez JSP, Wu Y, and Zhang J. Exploring feedback mechanisms for nitrogen and organic carbon cycling in tropical coastal zones. Frontiers in Marine Science. 2022 Oct;9:1-9
Capistrant-Fossa KA, Batterton BE, and Dunton KH. Submerged Aquatic Vegetation, Marshes, and Mangroves. Freshwater Inflows to Texas Bays and Estuaries: A Regional-Scale Review, Synthesis, and Recommendations. Cham: Springer Nature Switzerland. 2025:231-257
Ragavan P, Kumar S, Kathiresan K, Mohan PM, Jayaraj RSC, Ravichandaran K, and Rana TS. Biomass and vegetation carbon stock in mangrove forests of the Andaman Islands, India. Hydrobiologia. 2021 July;848:4673-4693
Jordan P and Fröhle P. Bridging the gap between coastal engineering and nature conservation? A review of coastal ecosystems as nature-based solutions for coastal protection. Journal of coastal conservation. 2022 Feb;26(4):1-39
Aiken CM, Mulloy R, Dwane G, and Jackson EL. Working with nature approaches for the creation of soft intertidal habitats. Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution. 2021 Oct;9:1-14
Rani V, Nandan SB, Jayachandran PR, Preethy CM, Sreelekshmi S, Joseph P, and Asha CV. Carbon stock in biomass pool of fragmented mangrove habitats of Kochi, Southern India. Environmental Science and Pollution Research. 2023 Aug;30:96746-96762
Hongwiset S, Rodtassana C, Poungparn S, Umnouysin S, and Suchewaboripont V. Synergetic roles of mangrove vegetation on sediment accretion in coastal mangrove plantations in Central Thailand. Forests. 2022 Oct;13(10):1-17
Arceo-Carranza D, Chiappa-Carrara X, Chávez López R, and Yáñez Arenas C. Mangroves as feeding and breeding grounds. Mangroves: Ecology, Biodiversity and Management. 2021 Oct:63-95
Choudhary B, Dhar V, and Pawase AS. Blue carbon and the role of mangroves in carbon sequestration: Its mechanisms, estimation, human impacts and conservation strategies for economic incentives. Journal of Sea Research. 2024 June;199:1-22
Bhatnagar DG and Kumar S. Ecological Conservation and Sustainable Management of Marine Environments. Nature-Based Solutions in Achieving Sustainable Development Goals: Harmonizing Nature and Progress. Cham: Springer Nature Switzerland. 2025. 1st ed:233-261
Di Sacco A, Hardwick KA, Blakesley D, Brancalion PH, Breman E, Cecilio Rebola L, Chomba S, Dixon K, Elliott S, Ruyonga G, and Shaw K. Ten golden rules for reforestation to optimize carbon sequestration, biodiversity recovery and livelihood benefits. Global Change Biology. 2021 Jan;27(7):1328-1348
Anu K, Sneha VK, Busheera P, Muhammed J, and Augustine A. Mangroves in environmental engineering: Harnessing the multifunctional potential of Nature's coastal architects for sustainable ecosystem management. Results in Engineering. 2024 March;21:1-17
Chen ZL and Lee SY. Tidal flats as a significant carbon reservoir in global coastal ecosystems. Frontiers in Marine Science. 2022 May;9:1-10
Sarker S, Masud‐Ul‐Alam M, Hossain MS, Rahman Chowdhury S, and Sharifuzzaman SM. A review of bioturbation and sediment organic geochemistry in mangroves. Geological Journal. 2020 March;56(5):2439-2450
Howard J, Sutton-Grier A, Herr D, Kleypas J, Landis E, Mcleod E, Pidgeon E, and Simpson S. Clarifying the role of coastal and marine systems in climate mitigation. Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment. 2017 Feb;15(1):42-50
Ye H, Xiao K, Zhang L, Pan F, Li H, Hou E, Zheng Y, and Zheng C. Extreme rainstorms change organic matter compositions and regulate greenhouse gas production in mangrove sediments. Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment. 2023 Nov;357:108694
Carpenter S, Stamoulis KA, Mateos-Molina D, Pittman SJ, Antonopoulou M, Das HS, and Evans C. Interconnectivity can be as important as habitat type in explaining carbon stocks in the coastal lagoons of arid regions. Science of The Total Environment. 2024 Nov;951:175504
Ghayoumi R, Charles A, and Mousavi SM. A multi-level analysis of links between government institutions and community-based conservation: insights from Iran. Ecology and Society. 2023;28(2):33
Nijamdeen TWGFM, Ratsimbazafy HA, Kodikara KAS, Nijamdeen TWGFA, Thahira T, Peruzzo S, Dahdouh-Guebas F, and Hugé J. Mangrove management in Sri Lanka and stakeholder collaboration: A social network perspective. Journal of Environmental Management. 2023 March;330:117116
Damastuti E, van Wesenbeeck BK, Leemans R, de Groot RS, and Silvius MJ. Effectiveness of community-based mangrove management for coastal protection: A case study from Central Java, Indonesia. Ocean & Coastal Management. 2023 May;238:1-14
Blanton A, Ewane EB, McTavish F, Watt MS, Rogers K, Daneil R, Vizcaino I, Gomez AN, Arachchige PSP, King SA, Galgamuwa GP, Penaranda MLP, al-Musawi L, Montenegro JF, Broadbent EN, Zambrano AMA, Hudak AT, Swangjang K, Velasquez-Camacho L, Vorenberg JHP, Srinivasan S, Abdullah MM, Charabi YAR, Jaafar WSWM, Musa F, Sidik F, Al-Awadhi T, Ali T, Doaemo W, and Mohan M. Ecotourism and mangrove conservation in Southeast Asia: Current trends and perspectives. Journal of Environmental Management. 2024 Aug;365:121529
Raw JL, Adams JB, Bornman TG, Riddin T, and Vanderklift MA. Vulnerability to sea-level rise and the potential for restoration to enhance blue carbon storage in salt marshes of an urban estuary. Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science. 2021 Oct;260:1-12
Roy AD, Arachchige PSP, Watt MS, Kale A, Davies M, Heng JE, Daneil R, Galgamuwa GP, Moussa LG, Timsina K, Ewane EB, Rogers K, Hendy I, Edwards-Jones A, de-Miguel S, Burt JA, Ali T, Sidik F, Abdullah, Selvam PP, Jaafar WSWM, Alawatte I, Doaemo W, Cardil A, and Mohan M. Remote sensing-based mangrove blue carbon assessment in the Asia-Pacific: A systematic review. Science of the Total Environment. 2024 Aug;938:1-17

Last update:

No citation recorded.

Last update:

No citation recorded.

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

The Journal of Sustainability Perspectives provides immediate open acess to its published articles, under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-SA 4.0) license. As such, everyone is free to read, download, print, copy, search, upload to a social network or institutional repository, crawl for indexing, link to the full text, transform, pass as data into software, or redistribute articles for any lawful purpose in any medium, without requiring prior permission from either the athor(s) or the journal, provided they give appropriate attribution to the original author(s) and the Journal of Sustainability Perspectives, link to the license, indicate if changes were made, and redistribute any derivative work under the same license.

Authors, themselves, are not beholden to these requirments, as they retain the copyright of articles, without restrictions, merely granting the journal a non-exclusive lincese to publish their article and identify itself as its original publisher. However, by submitting to the Journal of Sustainability Perspectives, authors recignize and assent to the rights of readers, in accordance with the CC BY-SA lincense.