Microplastics in commercially sold fish in a coastal city of the Philippine Islands, Western Pacific

Microplastics and organic pollutants in marketed seafood products: a risk assessment in the Central Visayas, Philippines

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Researchers analyzed microplastics and organic pollutants in processed seafood sold in the Philippines, finding 781 microplastic particles dominated by regenerated cellulose, alginate, PVC, and polyester, with the pesticide Ethion reaching concentrations up to 13.65 ppm in dried fish — presenting the most significant potential health concern among detected contaminants.

Microplastics ingestion by fish in the Pangandaran Bay, Indonesia

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Researchers examined the digestive tracts of 18 fish from Pangandaran Bay, Indonesia, finding 193 microplastic particles across two species — predominantly fragments (50%) and films (27%) — and providing the first documented evidence of microplastic contamination in fish from that coastal region.

Microplastic in fish – A global synthesis

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A global synthesis of microplastic ingestion data from marine, freshwater, and estuarine fish found that 49% of sampled fish worldwide had ingested plastic, averaging 3.5 pieces per fish, with freshwater fish and those from aquaculture sources showing higher ingestion rates than wild marine fish. This comprehensive analysis reveals that microplastic contamination of fish — a primary human protein source globally — is now the rule rather than the exception, underscoring urgent risks to food safety.

Prevalence and Characterization of Ingested Microplastics in Coastal Fish in South Korea

Microplastics in Fish: An Emerging Environmental Challenge

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This review synthesized evidence on microplastic bioavailability and accumulation in fish species globally, examining ingestion routes, tissue distribution, and potential health effects on both fish and human consumers. As a major dietary protein source for billions of people, fish contaminated with microplastics represent a direct and quantifiable pathway for human exposure to plastic particles and their adsorbed chemical pollutants.