Effect of Oil Spill Pollution in Malacca Strait to Marine Ecosystem

Tanjung Kukup is located in the Malacca strait which is an environmental sanctuary as a home to many species of birds and mangrove dwellers like mangrove crabs, beady-eyed mudskippers and crab-eating macaques. In recent years, the number of ships using the strait Mallaca has been increased and higher marine pollution rates have been recorded. The most important pollution in the marine environment and coastal waters is oil spill. This paper discusses the effect of oil spill pollution to environment ecosystem in Tanjung Kukup. It is found that most of the mangrove roots are already being covered by oil slicks. Oil spill can also be spotted at the rocky sea bank and near the seaside walk. Fisheries, agriculture, coastal tourism, and crops are also affected and other impacts of oil spills on marine fisheries such as loss of revenues for fishermen because of fouled nets or closure of fishing areas, reduction in fish stocks and tainting of fish tissue. Key-Words: Oil Spill Pollution; Tanjung Kukup; Malacca Strait; Marine Ecosystem.