Mapping of environmental conditions in coastal areas on Bangka Island

Abstract

The Province of the Bangka Belitung Islands as one of the provinces in the form of an archipelago has a number of islands that have the potential to be developed, including Bangka Island. The coastal areas on Bangka Island have similar environmental conditions, namely environmental problems due to illegal tin mining. However, the environmental conditions in each of these coastal areas have not been well mapped. Therefore, this study aims to map the environmental conditions in the coastal area of Bangka Island. This study uses a qualitative approach by describing the environmental conditions of the coastal area on the island of Bangka in-detail and in-depth. In addition, this research also communicates directly with informants or officers at the Marine and Fisheries Service and village government officials in the coastal area in question to explore in-depth information. Furthermore, this research data was also obtained from direct observation at the location of the coastal area on the island of Bangka. Through this approach, it is hoped that an overview and understanding of the environmental conditions in coastal areas on Bangka Island can be obtained and how to manage and utilize the potential that has been carried out to improve environmental quality.