Abundance and characteristics of plankton and microplastics along the northern coastline of Central Java, Indonesia

Characterisation and abundance of microplastic pollution in sediments of Banten Bay, Indonesia

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Scientists found tiny plastic particles (mostly small fragments and fibers made of common plastics like polypropylene and polyethylene) buried in the seafloor sediment of Banten Bay, Indonesia, likely from nearby industrial and residential growth. This matters because these coastal waters are used for fishing, and microplastics in sediment can work their way up the food chain into the seafood people eat, though this study didn't directly test human health effects.

Study on macro and microplastics debris in Indonesian water: Current condition and problem

Types and Abundance of Microplastics in Seawater and Sediment at Padang Beach Tourism Area, West Sumatra, Indonesia

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Scientists tested the water and sand at a popular Indonesian beach and found tiny plastic particles, called microplastics, almost everywhere, from crowded tourist spots to quieter areas. These plastic bits, made from materials like polyester and polystyrene, come in many shapes, sizes, and colors, showing just how widespread plastic pollution has become even in places people swim and relax. While this study didn't test direct health effects, it's a reminder that the microplastics we're exposed to at the beach, and that end up in seafood, are a growing part of daily life worth paying attention to.

Microplastic concentration in the water column of the Banggai Sea, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia

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Scientists found microplastic pollution isn't just floating on the ocean surface, it's spread throughout the entire water column, from the surface down to the deep sea, in Indonesia's Banggai Sea, with tiny plastic fibers being the most common type found. This matters because these waters support fish and seafood that people eat, meaning plastic contamination at all depths could make its way into our food supply, not just from surface pollution but from deep-sea sources too.

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.