We can't find the internet
Attempting to reconnect
Something went wrong!
Hang in there while we get back on track
Identification of Microplastics Content in Sediment, Water and Digestive Channel of Milkfish (Chanos chanos) in Sidoarjo Pond
Summary
Researchers quantified microplastics in sediment, water, and the digestive tracts of milkfish (Chanos chanos) from semi-intensive and traditional ponds in Sidoarjo, Indonesia. Microplastic abundance was higher in traditional pond sediments (613 particles per 50 g versus 300 in semi-intensive ponds), and fish from traditional ponds contained more particles (9.5 per individual versus 6), with polyamide being the dominant polymer type.
Microplastics are a form of new pollution that the Indonesian people are not aware of. The factors for the entry of microplastics into pond waters are water sources, anthropogenic activities, and pond cleanliness. The purpose of this study was to determine the abundance of microplastics, the color and shape of microplastics, and the types of microplastic polymers found in sediment, water, and the digestive tract of milkfish (Chanos chanos) in Sidoarjo ponds. The average abundance of microplastics in sediment samples obtained from semi-intensive ponds is 300 particles per 50 grams, while the sediment samples from traditional ponds are 613 particles per 50 grams. The average abundance of microplastics in the semi-intensive pond water samples was 2.1 particles per 20 liters and in traditional ponds was 2.3 particles per 20 liters. The average abundance of microplastics in the milkfish (Chanos chanos) samples from the Semi-Intensive Pond was as many as 6 particles per tail, while the Traditional Pond had 9.5 particles per tail. In this study, four colors of microplastics were found, namely blue, black, red, and transparent, while the microplastics obtained were fiber, fragment, and filament. The types of microplastic polymers encountered in this study were dominated by polyamide or nylon polymers. In sediment samples from both ponds, we found the presence of Polyamide or Nylon polymers, namely Polystyrene and Polyamide or Nylon, and in the digestive tract of milkfish (Chanos chanos), namely Polyamide or Nylon.
Sign in to start a discussion.
More Papers Like This
Identification of microplastics in milkfish (Chanos chanos) in tradisional ponds in Pedaleman Village, Serang Regency
Researchers identified microplastics in the digestive tracts of 24 milkfish (Chanos chanos) collected from aquaculture ponds in Pedaleman Village, Indonesia, finding fragments as the most abundant type followed by fibers and films, with FTIR analysis identifying polymers including polyethylene, PTFE, PMMA, and nylon.
Comparison of microplastic abundance in aquaculture ponds of milkfish Chanos chanos (Forsskål, 1775) at Muara Kamal and Marunda, Jakarta Bay
Microplastics were found in milkfish and in both water and sediment from aquaculture ponds in Jakarta Bay, with fibers and fragments being most common. As milkfish is widely consumed in Indonesia, this contamination is a direct pathway for microplastics to reach people through their diet.
Identification of microplastics content in milkfish (Chanos chanos), water and sediment in ponds in Muncung Village, Kronjo District
Researchers analyzed microplastic abundance and characteristics in milkfish (Chanos chanos), water, and sediment at six stations in Muncung Village ponds, finding fragments, fibers, and films with the highest abundance in intestinal tissue, and FTIR analysis identifying six polymer types including ABS, PVC, PP, and EVA.
Analysis of microplastic content in milkfish (Chanos chanos) in the Domas Village aquaculture pond, Pontang District, Serang Regency, Banten Province
Researchers analyzed the abundance, characteristics, and polymer types of microplastics in milkfish (Chanos chanos) from aquaculture ponds in Domas Village, Banten Province, Indonesia, using purposive sampling and descriptive analysis. The study aimed to document microplastic contamination in farmed milkfish as a contribution to understanding polymer pollution in Indonesian aquaculture systems.
Microplastic Contamination in Fish, Water and Sediment from Milkfish Ponds: Environmental Insights from Kasemen District, Banten Province, Indonesia
Researchers assessed microplastic contamination in the flesh, intestines, stomach, gills, water, and sediment of milkfish from aquaculture ponds in Kasemen District, Banten Province, Indonesia, across six sampling stations. Microplastics were detected in all matrices, with the study providing environmental insights into how household plastic waste entering ponds degrades and accumulates throughout the aquatic food chain.