Shuhaida Shuib, Dr

Research background

My research focuses on invertebrate diversity and abundance in intertidal ecosystems, including mangroves, sandy beaches, artificial and natural rocky shores, and mudflats. I utilize descriptive and experimental approaches in marine ecology. My previous works quantified changes in population patterns and behaviours from marine macrobenthos as a response to eutrophication and habitat modification. Additionally, I investigate the influence of habitat complexity and heterogeneity on the abundance and diversity of mangrove macrofauna. Through collaboration with fellow researchers and students, various species of crabs, gastropods, bivalves, polychaetes, and other marine organisms in Northern Peninsular Malaysia were recorded.

Research focus

Marine ecology, coastal invertebrates and  anthropogenic impacts on marine ecosystems

Selected publications

1. Intertidal zone preferences of fiddler crabs in tropical mangroves reflect species specific selection across multiple spatial and temporal scales.2021. N Zolkhiflee, K Yahya, S Shuib. 2021. Regional Studies in Marine Science: 48
2. Spatiotemporal effect reveal the abundance of the crab Paracleistostoma depressum negatively correlated with pneumatophore density in a tropical mangrove. 2023. NH Abd Rahim, K Yahya, S Shuib. Regional Studies in Marine Science: 60
3. Carapace width-weight relationship and condition factor of Austruca annulipes in mangroves of Penang Island. 2021. N Zolkhiflee, S Shuhaida, K Yahya. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science: 736 (1)
4. The habitat preference of mangrove crabs in different mangrove forests of Penang, North Peninsular Malaysia. M Salleh-Mukri, S Shuhaida. 2021. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science: 736 (1)