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Identification and Quantification of Microplastics in Mackerel (Rastrelliger sp) at the Tual City Fish Market

Researchers identified and quantified microplastics in the digestive tracts of mackerel from the Tual City fish market in Indonesia using microscopy and FTIR analysis, confirming the presence of multiple polymer types in commercially sold fish.

2025 Agrikan Jurnal Agribisnis Perikanan
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Quantification and Characterisation of Microplastics in Fish and Surface Water at Melayu River, Johor

Researchers quantified and characterized microplastics in fish gastrointestinal tracts and surface water from Melayu River, Johor, using density separation and ATR-FTIR spectroscopy. They found microplastics in all three fish species sampled, with fibers dominant in fish and films dominant in water, and identified PET and polyethylene as the primary polymer types.

2022 IOP Conference Series Materials Science and Engineering 10 citations
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Microplastics Contamination of Mackerel and Red Snapper as Commercial Fish from the Takalar Fish Landing, Indonesia

Researchers identified and characterized microplastics from mackerel and red snapper tissues collected at the Takalar Fish Landing, Indonesia, using FTIR spectroscopy to confirm polymer types after counting particles by shape, size, and color, while implementing contamination-prevention protocols to ensure result accuracy.

2024 Jurnal Ilmiah Perikanan dan Kelautan 1 citations
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Identification and Characterization of Micro and Mesoplastics Isolated from Commercially Important Marine Fishes of Pulicat Lake, Tamil Nadu, India

This study identified micro- and mesoplastics in the digestive tracts of 15 commercially important fish species from an Indian coastal lake, using infrared spectroscopy to confirm plastic polymer types. The presence of plastics in food fish raises concerns about human dietary exposure through seafood consumption.

2022 International Journal of Zoological Investigations 2 citations
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Identification of microplastic polymers found in the digestive tract of fish from Lake Amatitlán, Guatemala

FTIR-ATR spectroscopy was used to identify microplastic polymers extracted from the gastrointestinal tracts of 36 fish from Lake Amatitlán, Guatemala, analyzing 68 particles representing 10% of total extracted microplastics. The study determined the predominant polymer types present in fish from this lake and assessed likely contamination sources.

2024 O Mundo da Saúde 1 citations
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A comparative study of microplastic detection in Nemipterus japonicus, Rastrelliger kanagurta, Arius sp. and Scylla olivacea from Chennai Coastal Region, India using ATR-FTIR spectroscopy

Researchers compared microplastic detection methods across three commercially important fish species from the same fishing grounds, finding species-specific differences in particle ingestion and demonstrating that gut content analysis methods affect detection outcomes.

2024 Environmental Research and Technology
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Additives, plasticizers, small microplastics (<100 μm), and other microlitter components in the gastrointestinal tract of commercial teleost fish: Method of extraction, purification, quantification, and characterization using Micro-FTIR

Researchers developed a Micro-FTIR extraction and identification method for small microplastics (under 100 µm) and plastic additives in the gastrointestinal tracts of five commercial Mediterranean fish species, finding species-specific contamination patterns with anchovies and sardines showing the highest microplastic burdens.

2022 Marine Pollution Bulletin 34 citations
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Microplasticcontaminationincommercial marine fish: A case study in Johor, Malaysia

Researchers examined four species of commercially important marine fish from waters around Johor, Malaysia, and found microplastics present in the flesh of all species sampled. Fibers and fragments were the most common particle types, with polypropylene and polyethylene being the dominant polymers identified. The findings raise concerns about human dietary exposure to microplastics through commonly consumed fish in the region.

2025 BIO Web of Conferences 2 citations
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Abundance and characteristics of microplastics in commercial marine fish from Malaysia

Microplastics were found in the digestive tracts of eight commercially important marine fish species caught in Malaysian waters, with prevalence and particle types varying by species and location. The study raises food safety concerns for Malaysian seafood consumers and highlights the widespread occurrence of microplastic ingestion in wild-caught fish from Southeast Asian seas.

2019 Marine Pollution Bulletin 270 citations
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Identificação de polímeros de microplásticos encontrados no trato digestivo de peixes do Lago de Amatitlán, Guatemala

Using FTIR-ATR spectroscopy, 68 microplastics from the gastrointestinal tracts of 36 fish from Lake Amatitlán, Guatemala were identified and characterized, representing 10% of the total extracted particles. The Portuguese-language study determined the predominant polymer types and likely contamination origins in fish from this Central American lake ecosystem.

2024 O Mundo da Saúde 1 citations
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Assessment of Microplastics in Fish GI Tracts and Shallow Water Sediments in Pugad Baboy Mangrove Area, Kawit, Cavite Using Fourier Transform Infrared-Attenuated Total Reflectance Spectroscopy

Researchers assessed, characterized, and quantified microplastic contamination in fish gastrointestinal tracts and shallow water sediments from the Pugad Baboy Mangrove area in Kawit, Cavite using FTIR-ATR spectroscopy to identify polymer types.

2024 PUP Journal of Science and Technology
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Microplastics in eviscerated flesh and excised organs of dried fish

This study detected microplastics in both the eviscerated flesh and excised organs of four commonly consumed dried fish species, using Raman spectroscopy for polymer identification. The finding raises food safety concerns because it suggests microplastics can be present even in the edible portions of commercially sold fish.

2017 Scientific Reports 342 citations
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Microplastic ingestion by commercial marine fish from the seawater of Northwest Peninsular Malaysia

Researchers examined microplastic ingestion by four species of commercially important marine fish caught off the northwest coast of Peninsular Malaysia. The study found microplastics in the gastrointestinal tracts of the fish, with fibers being the most common type, highlighting the prevalence of microplastic contamination in seafood from this region.

2022 PeerJ 62 citations
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Occurrence, distribution and characteristics of microplastics in gastrointestinal tract and gills of commercial marine fish from Malaysia

Researchers examined 158 commercial marine fish from 16 species in Malaysia and found microplastics in the gastrointestinal tracts and gills of all species studied. Fibers were the most common microplastic type, and the contamination levels varied between sampling locations. The findings add to growing evidence that microplastics are widespread in commercially important fish species, raising questions about the potential for human exposure through seafood consumption.

2021 The Science of The Total Environment 140 citations
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Microplastics in Commercial Fishes and By-Catch from Selected FAO Major Fishing Areas of the Southern Baltic Sea

Researchers found microplastics in both edible and non-edible organs of five fish species from the southern Baltic Sea, with 1-12 particles per fish dominated by fibers, and polymers including cellophane, polyamide, polyethylene, and polypropylene identified by FTIR spectroscopy.

2023 Animals 34 citations
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Detection of Microplastics in Turkish Salmon Purchased from Supermarket

Microplastics were detected in Turkish salmon purchased from supermarkets, with identification performed using stereomicroscopy and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. The presence of MPs in commercially sold fish highlighted consumer dietary exposure and the penetration of microplastic pollution into the food supply.

2024 Van Yüzüncü Yıl University Academic Data Management System
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Evidence of microplastics (MP) in gut content of major consumed marine fish species in the State of Kuwait (of the Arabian/Persian Gulf)

Researchers examined the gastrointestinal contents of eight commercially consumed marine fish species from Kuwait in the Arabian/Persian Gulf, confirming microplastic presence across multiple trophic levels using Raman and FTIR spectroscopy.

2020 Marine Pollution Bulletin 83 citations
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A comparison of microplastic contamination in freshwater fish from natural and farmed sources

Researchers compared microplastic contamination in farmed Nile tilapia and two wild-caught native freshwater fish species from Colombia, analysing stomach, gill, and flesh tissues using micro-FTIR spectroscopy. Fragments were the dominant microplastic type across all species and tissues, and contamination was found in farmed as well as wild fish, indicating that both aquaculture and natural water environments contribute to microplastic exposure in freshwater fish.

2020 Environmental Science and Pollution Research 85 citations
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Analysis of Microplastics of Bilih Fish (Mystacoleucus padangensis) in Lake Singkarak, West Sumatra Using FT-IR Spectroscopy

Researchers analyzed microplastic abundance and distribution in Bilih fish (Mystacoleucus padangensis) tissue from Lake Singkarak, West Sumatra using FT-IR spectroscopy, investigating microplastic uptake through both digestion and respiratory pathways.

2024 Elkawnie
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Identification of Microplastics in Water and Fish in the Brantas River, Malang City

This study identified microplastics in both water and fish tissues in the Brantas River in Malang City, Indonesia, with FTIR analysis confirming multiple polymer types, establishing baseline contamination data for this densely populated watershed. The presence of microplastics in fish is a direct human health concern given that river fish are a common protein source for local communities.

2026 Jurnal Pembangunan dan Alam Lestari