Abstract:
Green mussels (Perna viridis) have the ability to accumulate metals from the
environment. Green mussels sold in markets around South Tangerang City mostly come
from the coast of Tangerang Regency which in these waters is a polluted river estuary.
Heavy metals that pollute the sea in Tangerang Regency are lead (Pb) and Cadmium
(Cd), where these metals are dangerous metals if consumed by humans. This study aims
to determine the content of heavy metals Pb and Cd in green mussels as well as to
determine the knowledge and attitudes of green mussel pond farmers, traders and
consumers in markets around South Tangerang City. The results of the study on 16
samples of green mussels in nine markets in South Tangerang City showed that three
green mussels were found that exceeded the quality standard for Pb metal, while for Cd
metal there were no samples that exceeded the quality standard. The survey of green
mussel farmers was conducted on two respondents, the survey results showed that green
mussel farmers' knowledge was still lacking about the dangers of green mussels
containing heavy metals. Knowledge and attitude surveys were conducted on 16 green
mussel traders and 10 consumers. The survey results show that traders have less
knowledge while consumers have sufficient knowledge about heavy metals in green
mussels. The attitude survey of producers and traders showed poor results while the
consumer attitude survey resulted in sufficient knowledge about heavy metals in green
mussels.
