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Microplastics contamination in three species of marine fish harvested by coastal land trawl in Banda Aceh City and Aceh Besar Regency waters, Indonesia

Researchers analyzed microplastic contamination in three marine fish species caught by coastal land trawl in Banda Aceh and Aceh Besar, Indonesia, over a three-month sampling period across three sites to assess plastic pollution risk in coastal fisheries.

2024 Global NEST Journal 1 citations
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Microplastics Dissemination from Fish Mugil dussumieri and Mangrove Water of Muara Teluknaga, Tangerang, Banten

Researchers found microplastics in the mullet fish Mugil dussumieri and in mangrove water in Indonesia, documenting the presence of plastic contamination across both a commercially important fish species and a sensitive coastal ecosystem. The findings raise concerns about microplastic exposure for communities that rely on mangrove fisheries.

2019 Journal of Physics Conference Series 29 citations
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First evidence of microplastic pollution in mangrove sediments and its ingestion by coral reef fish: Case study in Biawak Island, Indonesia

Researchers documented for the first time microplastic pollution in mangrove sediments and coral reef fish digestive tracts at Biawak Island, West Java, Indonesia, collecting samples in February 2023 from three stations. Sediment abundances ranged from 59.8 to 1,422 particles/kg dry weight and fish digestive tract concentrations from 726 to 1,670 particles/kg, with Lutjanidae fish showing the highest ingestion rates.

2024 Open Agriculture 1 citations
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The presence of microplastics in the digestive tract of commercial fishes off Pantai Indah Kapuk coast, Jakarta, Indonesia

Commercial fish from nine species collected at the Pantai Indah Kapuk coast in Jakarta were dissected for microplastics, with 97.13% of 174 fish containing an average of ~12 particles per individual dominated by fibers and fragments of PE, PP, and PS. The study documents near-universal microplastic contamination in urban coastal fisheries in Indonesia with implications for seafood consumers.

2019 Biodiversitas Journal of Biological Diversity 109 citations
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¬Occurrence of Microplastic Ingestion by Commercial Fish Species from the Pangempang Estuary in Indonesia

Five commercially important marine fish species from the Pangempang Estuary in Indonesia were examined for microplastic ingestion, with particles found in the digestive organs of all species tested.

2024 Trends in Sciences 5 citations
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Investigation of Microplastic Exposure to Marine Fish in the Marine Tourism Area of Makassar City

Researchers investigated microplastic exposure in marine fish from a tourism area in Makassar City, Indonesia, finding microplastics in fish digestive tracts with fragments and filaments predominating, indicating that plastic pollution has entered local marine food chains in a heavily visited coastal zone.

2022 Indo J Chem Res 4 citations
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Analisis Kandungan Mikroplastik Pada Saluran Pencernaan Ikan Di Ppi Selili Samarinda Kalimantan Timur

Researchers examined the digestive tracts of five commercially important fish species caught at a fish landing site in East Kalimantan, Indonesia, and found microplastics in all of them, with fibres and fragments being the most common types. This documents microplastic contamination in seafood from Indonesian waters and raises concerns about human dietary exposure through fish consumption.

2024 JURNAL BIOSENSE 2 citations
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Microplastics Contamination in Commercial Fish Landed at Tasikagung Rembang Coastal Fishing Port, Central Java, Indonesia

Researchers examined three commercial fish species (Decapterus sp., Priacanthus tayenus, Nemipterus sp.) landed at a coastal port in Central Java, Indonesia, for microplastics in their gills, digestive tracts, and flesh. Microplastics were detected across tissues and species, with shape, color, size, and polymer composition characterized, contributing to baseline data on MP exposure in Indonesian marine fish.

2025 Egyptian Journal of Aquatic Biology and Fisheries
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Microplastic accumulation in fish from Zhanjiang mangrove wetland, South China

Microplastics were found in multiple fish species collected from Zhanjiang mangrove wetlands in South China, with contamination levels and particle types varying by species and feeding behavior. The study highlights how microplastics accumulate in fish living in mangrove ecosystems and enter coastal food chains.

2019 The Science of The Total Environment 235 citations
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Characterization of microplastic in trawl fish caught in Padang City (Indonesia) coastal area

Researchers characterized microplastics found in trawl fish caught along the coastal waters of Padang City, Indonesia, documenting the types, abundance, and potential carcinogenic risk posed by microplastic contamination in commercially important fish species.

2023 Biodiversitas Journal of Biological Diversity 6 citations
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Microplastics (MPs) accumulation in two edible marine fish species sourced from the Bay of Bengal: Contamination level and risk assessment

Researchers measured microplastic contamination in two commonly eaten fish species from the Bay of Bengal, examining both gills and digestive tracts. Microplastics were found in all fish studied, with differences in accumulation based on the species' feeding habits and where they live in the water column. Since these fish are widely consumed by local populations, the findings raise concerns about human microplastic intake through seafood.

2024 Journal of Food Composition and Analysis 15 citations
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The pervasiveness of microplastic contamination in the gastrointestinal tract of fish from the western coast of Bangladesh

Researchers found microplastics in every individual fish examined from the western coast of Bangladesh, with an average of 7.1 particles per specimen, and demersal species accumulating more microplastics than pelagic species near the world's largest mangrove ecosystem.

2023 Marine Pollution Bulletin 39 citations
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Microplastics accumulation in sediments and Periophthalmus waltoni fish, mangrove forests in southern Iran

Researchers quantified microplastic contamination in sediments and mudskipper fish from mangrove forests in southern Iran. They found over 2,600 plastic particles across samples, with higher concentrations at high-tide collection points, and fibers being the most common particle shape. The study demonstrates that mangrove ecosystems serve as sinks for microplastic pollution, with evidence of particle accumulation in fish tissues raising concerns about food web contamination.

2020 Chemosphere 140 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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Microplastics occurrence in water, sediment and edible small indigenous fish species in seasonal freshwater wetland ecosystems of Bangladesh

Researchers found microplastics in the guts, gills, and muscle tissue of three commonly eaten fish species from seasonal wetlands in Bangladesh. Dried fish contained more microplastics than fresh fish, suggesting that the drying process concentrates plastic particles. Since these small fish are a dietary staple for local communities and are often eaten whole, this represents a direct pathway for microplastic exposure in human diets.

2025 The Science of The Total Environment 9 citations
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Analisis Kandungan Mikroplastik Pada Ikan Pelagis Dan Demersal Yang Didaratkan Di Pelabuhan Perikanan Banjar Raya Banjarmasin Provinsi Kalimantan Selatan

Researchers examined microplastic contamination in both pelagic and demersal fish landed at a fishing port in South Kalimantan, Indonesia, finding an average of 8.3 microplastic particles per pelagic individual and 5.1 per demersal individual with moderate overall pollution levels. Fibres and fragments were the dominant forms detected. These findings demonstrate that commercially caught fish in Indonesian waters carry microplastics into the human food supply.

2024 Marine Coastal and Small Islands Journal - Jurnal Ilmu Kelautan 2 citations
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Identification of the composition and abundance of microplastics in the digestive tract of fish in the Banjaran River, Banyumas District

Researchers identified and quantified microplastic composition and abundance in digestive tract contents of wild-caught fish from a coastal fishery, documenting ingestion rates, polymer types, and particle morphologies across multiple commercially important species.

2025 Acta Aquatica Aquatic Sciences Journal
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Tracing microplastics in marine fish: Ecological threats and human exposure in the Bay of Bengal

Researchers analyzed microplastics in nine fish species from the Bay of Bengal, finding an average of about 33 microplastic items per fish, mostly fibers. Bottom-dwelling and meat-eating fish had higher contamination levels, and the pollution was linked to untreated industrial and municipal waste. The study raises concerns about human health exposure through seafood consumption in a region where millions of people depend on fishing for food and livelihood.

2025 The Science of The Total Environment 7 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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Abundance and Characteristics of Microplastics Found in The Gastrointestinal Tract of Commercial Marine Fish from Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Researchers analyzed microplastic abundance and characteristics in the gastrointestinal tracts of commercial marine fish from Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, providing the first data on seafood microplastic contamination from one of the country's major fisheries production centers.

2023 SQUALEN Bulletin of Marine and Fisheries Postharvest and Biotechnology 3 citations
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Unveiling Microplastics in Commercial Brackish Water Fishes from the Lower Meghna River Estuary of Bangladesh

Researchers found microplastics in the digestive tracts of three commonly eaten fish species from the Meghna River estuary in Bangladesh, with one species averaging nearly 23 particles per fish. Fibers were the dominant shape, and several of the plastic types identified scored high on a polymer hazard index. Since these fish are a dietary staple for local populations, the study highlights a direct route of microplastic exposure for millions of people in Bangladesh.

2025 Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology 6 citations
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Literature Review: Microplastic Content in the Digestive Tracts of Fish in Indonesian Waters

This literature review synthesizes studies on microplastic content in the digestive tracts of fish from Indonesian waters, covering contamination levels across species, habitats, and regions. The review identifies widespread microplastic ingestion in Indonesian fisheries with implications for seafood safety and marine ecosystem health.

2024 International Journal of Health Sciences
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Microplastic Content in Fish and Sea Water at Air Tawar Coast, Padang City, Indonesia

Researchers analysed microplastic content in fish tissues and seawater at Air Tawar Coast in Padang City, Indonesia, examining how plastic debris fragmenting under sunlight and physical forces enters the marine food chain.

2024 Journal of Marine Biotechnology and Immunology