Microplastic Pollution in the Sediments of Beaches in Dapoli City of 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.

Microplastic in the Sediment Ecosystem of India

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This study investigated microplastic accumulation in sediment ecosystems across India, including deep-sea environments, finding widespread contamination across diverse marine habitats. Sediment microplastics are a critical concern because they act as long-term reservoirs that slowly release particles and associated toxins into benthic food webs, ultimately reaching commercially harvested seafood consumed by humans.