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Mussel Fish (Polymesoda Erosa) and Microplastics inTallo River, Makassar, Indonesia
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Scientists found microplastics in Polymesoda erosa mussels from the Tallo River in Makassar, Indonesia, with fragments and fibers being the most common types. The results raise concerns about human health given that these shellfish are consumed locally.
Background: Microplastics are plastic particles whose diameter is less than 5 mm, which can be a problem for the environment and public health. This study aimed to determine the Mussel Shellfish’s microplastic content (Polymesodaerosa) in the Tallo Makassar River. Methods: This type of research is observational with a laboratory approach using Minitab 16 software to determine the microplastic content of Mussel Shellfish(Polymesoda erosa) in the Tallo Makassar River. Results: The results of this study indicated that the abundance of microplastics in the Mussel Shellfish (Polymesodaerosa) at station 1 was 3.8 Mps/Ind, while at station II and station III was 0.8 Mps/Ind. For contaminants, station 1 was 80%, station II was 60%, and station III was 40%. The most types of microplastics were line and fragment types, while the most common microplastics found were blue, red and transparent. Conclutions: Mussel Shellfish (Polymesodaerosa) originating from the Tallo Makassar River contain microplastics. The highest abundance of microplastics was at station I of 3.8 Mps/Ind, while stations II and III were at 0.8 MPs/Ind. Station I is 80% for contaminants, Station II is 60%, and Station III is 40%.
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