Distribution of surface-active substances in the sea surface microlayers off the Malaysian peninsula

The sea surface microlayer (SML), particularly in monsoon-influenced regions, remains largely unexplored. This study aims to determine the concentrations, enrichment, and factors controlling the enrichment processes of surface-active substances (SASs), which include surfactants, dissolved monosaccha...

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Main Authors: Mustaffa, Nur Ili Hamizah, Khairul Anuar, Ayu Nabila, Zaini, Nor Syafikah, Mohamed, Khairul Nizam, Latif, Mohd Talib
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Published: Elsevier 2024
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author Mustaffa, Nur Ili Hamizah
Khairul Anuar, Ayu Nabila
Zaini, Nor Syafikah
Mohamed, Khairul Nizam
Latif, Mohd Talib
author_facet Mustaffa, Nur Ili Hamizah
Khairul Anuar, Ayu Nabila
Zaini, Nor Syafikah
Mohamed, Khairul Nizam
Latif, Mohd Talib
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description The sea surface microlayer (SML), particularly in monsoon-influenced regions, remains largely unexplored. This study aims to determine the concentrations, enrichment, and factors controlling the enrichment processes of surface-active substances (SASs), which include surfactants, dissolved monosaccharides (MCHOs), polysaccharides (PCHOs), total dissolved carbohydrates (TDCHOs), and transparent exopolymer particles (TEPs) around the coastal area of Malaysian Peninsula. The SML samples and underlying water (ULW) from a depth of 1 m were collected during the southwest (August and September 2023) and northeast (November 2023) monsoons. Surfactants, TEPs, and dissolved carbohydrates were measured spectrometrically using methylene blue, the Alcian blue assay, and 2,4,6-Tri(2-pyridyl)-s-triazine (TPTZ), respectively. The results showed that stations influenced by anthropogenic activities were generally enriched with surfactants (Enrichment factor, EF = 1.40 ± 0.91) and carbohydrate species (TDCHOs = 1.38 ± 0.28, MCHOs = 1.54 ± 0.57, PCHOs = 1.85 ± 1.43). However, TEP enrichment was not observed in our study (EF = 0.68 ± 0.24). The SASs in the SML were correlated with their underlying concentrations, implying that transport from underlying water could be a major source of substances in the SML. High carbohydrate concentrations and enrichment were found during the northeast monsoon, implying that rain and runoff water affect concentrations in the SML. Besides, the enrichment of SASs persists at moderate wind speeds and is depleted at high wind speeds. © 2024
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spelling upm-1137232025-01-17T03:26:40Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/113723/ Distribution of surface-active substances in the sea surface microlayers off the Malaysian peninsula Mustaffa, Nur Ili Hamizah Khairul Anuar, Ayu Nabila Zaini, Nor Syafikah Mohamed, Khairul Nizam Latif, Mohd Talib The sea surface microlayer (SML), particularly in monsoon-influenced regions, remains largely unexplored. This study aims to determine the concentrations, enrichment, and factors controlling the enrichment processes of surface-active substances (SASs), which include surfactants, dissolved monosaccharides (MCHOs), polysaccharides (PCHOs), total dissolved carbohydrates (TDCHOs), and transparent exopolymer particles (TEPs) around the coastal area of Malaysian Peninsula. The SML samples and underlying water (ULW) from a depth of 1 m were collected during the southwest (August and September 2023) and northeast (November 2023) monsoons. Surfactants, TEPs, and dissolved carbohydrates were measured spectrometrically using methylene blue, the Alcian blue assay, and 2,4,6-Tri(2-pyridyl)-s-triazine (TPTZ), respectively. The results showed that stations influenced by anthropogenic activities were generally enriched with surfactants (Enrichment factor, EF = 1.40 ± 0.91) and carbohydrate species (TDCHOs = 1.38 ± 0.28, MCHOs = 1.54 ± 0.57, PCHOs = 1.85 ± 1.43). However, TEP enrichment was not observed in our study (EF = 0.68 ± 0.24). The SASs in the SML were correlated with their underlying concentrations, implying that transport from underlying water could be a major source of substances in the SML. High carbohydrate concentrations and enrichment were found during the northeast monsoon, implying that rain and runoff water affect concentrations in the SML. Besides, the enrichment of SASs persists at moderate wind speeds and is depleted at high wind speeds. © 2024 Elsevier 2024 Article PeerReviewed text en http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/113723/1/113723.pdf Mustaffa, Nur Ili Hamizah and Khairul Anuar, Ayu Nabila and Zaini, Nor Syafikah and Mohamed, Khairul Nizam and Latif, Mohd Talib (2024) Distribution of surface-active substances in the sea surface microlayers off the Malaysian peninsula. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 206. art. no. 116798. pp. 1-12. ISSN 0025-326X; eISSN: 1879-3363 https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S0025326X24007756 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2024.116798
spellingShingle Mustaffa, Nur Ili Hamizah
Khairul Anuar, Ayu Nabila
Zaini, Nor Syafikah
Mohamed, Khairul Nizam
Latif, Mohd Talib
Distribution of surface-active substances in the sea surface microlayers off the Malaysian peninsula
title Distribution of surface-active substances in the sea surface microlayers off the Malaysian peninsula
title_full Distribution of surface-active substances in the sea surface microlayers off the Malaysian peninsula
title_fullStr Distribution of surface-active substances in the sea surface microlayers off the Malaysian peninsula
title_full_unstemmed Distribution of surface-active substances in the sea surface microlayers off the Malaysian peninsula
title_short Distribution of surface-active substances in the sea surface microlayers off the Malaysian peninsula
title_sort distribution of surface-active substances in the sea surface microlayers off the malaysian peninsula
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