Environmental Consequences of Illegal Gold Mining in Coastal Ecosystems: A Case Study of Teluk Sumalata

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Observational analysis reveals significant mercury contamination harming coastal ecosystems, indicating the need for integrated management efforts.

Significant mercury contamination was observed in coastal ecosystems, posing ecological and human health risks.
Mercury levels exceeded regulatory limits near illegal gold mining operations, impacting water quality and biodiversity.
Field sampling and GIS-based spatial analysis assessed the health of coral reefs, mangroves, and seagrass beds.
Implementation of marine protected areas can mitigate the effects of illegal mining on coastal biodiversity.

Iyabu et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Observational analysis reveals significant mercury contamination harming coastal ecosystems, indicating the need for integrated management efforts.