A Particle Tracking Model Study on the Fate of River-Derived Macro- and Microplastics in the Indian Ocean

Study on the Formation of Microplastics from the Indonesian Archipelago to the Indian Ocean

Trailing the flow: source, fate and sink of microplastics in global rivers

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This review synthesized global research on microplastic pollution in rivers, covering sources, entry routes, and the key processes governing transport and transformation—including weathering, aggregation, sinking, and resuspension—along with ecotoxicological and socioeconomic impacts. Because rivers are the primary conduit transferring land-based microplastics to the ocean, understanding riverine dynamics is essential for designing effective interception strategies before contamination reaches marine food webs and human seafood supplies.

Plastics in the Indian Ocean: Survey, Transport, and Removal

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Researchers reviewed three decades of rising plastic pollution in the Indian Ocean, analyzing transport pathways from land-based sources through river systems to ocean gyres and assessing the effectiveness of removal technologies. The Indian Ocean is among the least studied yet most heavily impacted ocean basins, with plastic accumulation threatening marine biodiversity and the fisheries that support food security across South Asia and East Africa.

Tracing the Footprint of Microplastics: Transport Mechanism, Degradation, and Remediation in Marine Environment

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Researchers synthesized current knowledge on microplastic transport, degradation, and remediation in marine environments, examining how the high surface-area-to-volume ratio of these particles enables them to bind heavy metals, antibiotics, and persistent organic pollutants — amplifying their ecological impact across ocean systems.

Understanding the Microplastic ‘model’: Applications of Modelling to Track Microplastics in Aquatic Ecosystems

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Researchers reviewed mathematical modelling techniques used to track how microplastics move and spread through rivers, oceans, and other aquatic environments. Understanding these models is critical for predicting where plastic pollution accumulates and which ecosystems and communities face the greatest exposure risk.