Dataset of Microplastics in the Mangrove Brachyuran Crabs at Setiu Wetlands, Peninsular Malaysia

Dataset of microplastics in the mangrove brachyuran crabs at Setiu Wetlands, Peninsular Malaysia

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This dataset documents microplastic contamination found in four species of mangrove crabs with different feeding habits at Setiu Wetlands in Malaysia. The data reveal that microplastics accumulate in these crabs regardless of feeding strategy, indicating widespread contamination in mangrove ecosystems.

Characterisation of Microplastics in an Isolated Mangrove Island Using Multiple Ecosystem Components Including Brachyuran Crabs

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A comprehensive survey of an isolated mangrove island found microplastics in water, sediment, fallen leaves, and the gastrointestinal tracts of three brachyuran crab species, with fiber morphotypes dominant across all compartments, indicating trophic transfer from leaf litter to crabs. Mangroves serve as microplastic sinks and transfer points in coastal food webs, meaning contamination here propagates to higher trophic levels including species consumed by humans.

Microplastics in the surface water, sediments, and mud crabs (Scylla serrata) from Gimaloto Mangrove, Sorsogon City, Philippines

Protecting mud crabs from pollution by microplastics, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, pesticides, and heavy metals in mangroves

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Researchers reviewed how microplastics, PFAS, pesticides, and heavy metals are threatening mud crab populations in mangrove ecosystems across Southeast Asia, where these crabs are a key food source for millions of people. The study found that biochar application and microbial bioremediation show promise for reducing pollutant levels, but contamination remains a serious threat to food security.

Abundance of Microplastics in Water, Sediment, and Mussels: A Case Study of Langkawi Island, Malaysia

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This study measured microplastic contamination in surface water, beach sediment, and green mussels across Langkawi Island, Malaysia, finding widespread plastic particles across all sample types and locations. The detection of microplastics in mussels—a commercially harvested shellfish—confirms direct human dietary exposure and highlights how coastal communities face elevated intake of plastic particles and their associated toxins.