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Seasonal Soil Greenhouse Gas Dynamics: Do Mangroves Contribute to Warming or Cooling Effect? A Case Study from Benoa Bay, Indonesia
 
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Universitas Pendidikan Nasional
 
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Environmental Research Center, Udayana University, Denpasar 80234, Indonesia
 
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Marine Science Department, Faculty of Marine and Fisheries, Udayana University, Bukit Jimbaran Campus, Bali 80361, Indonesia
 
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Study Program of Biology, Faculty of Health and Science, Universitas Dhyana Pura, Bali 80351, Indonesia
 
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Department of Environmental and Resources Engineering, Technical University of Denmark (DTU), Kongens Lyngby 2800, Denmark
 
 
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I Putu Sugiana   

Environmental Research Center, Udayana University, Denpasar 80234, Indonesia
 
 
J. Ecol. Eng. 2025; 26(8)
 
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Mangrove ecosystems are crucial blue carbon sinks, yet limited studies have quantified greenhouse gas (GHG) fluxes, particularly from sediments, in Indonesia. This study addresses that gap by measuring sediment-based fluxes of carbon dioxide (CO₂), methane (CH₄), and nitrous oxide (N₂O) across mangrove zones in Benoa Bay, South Bali during wet and dry seasons. GHG fluxes ranged from 164.7–6529.9 µgmol·m⁻²·h⁻¹ for CO₂, −27.6–166.8 µgmol·m⁻²·h⁻¹ for CH₄, and −4.1–4.4 µgmol·m⁻²·h⁻¹ for N₂O. CO₂ consistently acted as a source, while CH₄ and N₂O fluctuated between sources and sinks, particularly during the wet season. Although no significant seasonal or spatial differences were observed, fluxes were strongly influenced by soil properties (pH, bulk density, total Kjeldahl nitrogen) and porewater characteristics (pH, salinity, redox potential, and dissolved oxygen). These findings highlight the dominant role of sediment and water chemistry in regulating GHG emissions. The study provides essential baseline data for national carbon accounting and underscores the need for integrating sediment management in mangrove restoration. Long-term monitoring is recommended to capture interannual variability and land-use change impacts.
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