Microplastics Contamination in Commercial Fish of Tomini Bay: Implications for the Bajo Maritime Community

Investigation of Microplastic Abundance from Commercial Marine Fish in Bintulu, Sarawak, Malaysia

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Researchers investigated microplastic contamination in six commercial marine fish species from Bintulu, Sarawak, Malaysia, finding abundances between 1.48 and 3.51 particles per gram, with blue fibers under 1 mm most common and polystyrene and polyamide confirmed by FTIR analysis.

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 Contamination in Marine Organisms of Different Trophic Levels from Dikkowita Harbor

Microplastic ingestion and potential risk assessment on commercial and non-commercial marine fish in the Bay of Bengal

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Researchers analyzed microplastic contamination in six coral reef fish species from Saint Martin's Island in the Bay of Bengal, finding 100% occurrence rates, with 4-10 microplastics per gastrointestinal tract dominated by polypropylene and polyethylene fibers, and polymer hazard index scores classifying all species in the high-risk 'Danger' category.

Microplastics in Juvenile Commercial Fish from an Estuarine Environment

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Juvenile commercial fish from an estuarine environment were found to have ingested microplastics, demonstrating that plastic contamination affects fish at early life stages in transitional coastal ecosystems rather than only in open ocean habitats. Since estuaries serve as nurseries for many commercially important species, microplastic ingestion by juveniles threatens both fish population health and the safety of seafood reaching consumers.