Microplastic pollution in beach sediments in the Dapoli coast, Maharashtra, the western peninsular region of India

Assessment of macroplastic and microplastic pollution in the beach sediments along the Murud, central west coast of India

Microplastic Occurrence in Sediments and Associated Ecological Risk: A Study of Saurashtra Coastline, Gujarat, India

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Researchers surveyed microplastic contamination in sediments along the Saurashtra coastline in Gujarat, India, documenting MP occurrence and assessing associated ecological risks, including toxicity and bioaccumulation in living organisms including humans.

Surface water assessment of microplastic contamination at three beaches in North Goa, India

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All three tested beaches in North Goa, India—Baga, Anjuna, and Vagator—showed measurable microplastic contamination in surface water, with fiber shapes and PET polymer most prevalent, and risk indices flagging hazardous pollution levels at every site. These findings underscore that even tourist coastlines in developing regions face serious microplastic threats, with implications for the seafood consumed by local communities and visitors.

Assessment of microplastic contamination in coastal surface waters: a case study of five beaches in South Goa, India

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A survey of five beaches in South Goa, India found microplastic concentrations averaging 1.21 particles per liter, dominated by fibers and common polymers like polyethylene and polypropylene, with a Pollution Hazard Index categorized at the highest risk level. The findings establish that heavily visited Indian coastal waters face severe microplastic contamination, threatening the rich biodiversity of these ecosystems and the communities that depend on them.

The Fate of Microplastics from Terrestrial to Coastal Environments Along the Western Continental Margin of India

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This study tracked the journey of microplastics from terrestrial sources through rivers to coastal waters along western India, mapping how land-based plastic pollution ultimately reaches the ocean. Understanding this transport pathway is key to identifying where interventions can most effectively reduce the flow of microplastics into marine ecosystems.