Microplastics in Seafood from the Coastal Areas of Semarang, Indonesia

Detection of Microplastic in Seafood

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This review synthesizes research on the detection of microplastics in seafood, examining analytical methods and the prevalence of plastic contamination across commercially important marine species. Seafood is among the most direct dietary pathways for human microplastic ingestion, making reliable detection methods essential for quantifying health risks and informing food safety standards.

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.

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

Micro- and Nanoplastics Impact on Food Sources of Marine Origin

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Researchers reviewed how micro- and nanoplastics contaminate marine-sourced foods including fish, shellfish, and seaweed, raising concerns about human dietary exposure. With billions of metric tons of plastic produced since 1950, ocean food sources represent a significant and growing pathway for plastic particles entering the human body.

Microplastics in Brazilian aquatic ecosystems and seafood: An updated review

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This review pulls together 100 studies to show that Brazil's rivers, bays, and coastal waters are widely contaminated with tiny plastic particles called microplastics, mostly from clothing fibers and packaging. Seafood like fish, shellfish, and crustaceans are absorbing these particles, sometimes in huge amounts, which raises real concerns for anyone eating fish from these waters. The bigger picture: plastic pollution levels swing a lot depending on rainfall and tourist seasons, and scientists still need better, more consistent testing methods to fully understand how much risk this poses to human health.