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Analisis Mikroplastik Pada Kerang Kijing (Pilsbryoconcha exilis) Di Sungai Perancak, Jembrana, Bali

This Indonesian study examined microplastic contamination in freshwater mussels (Pilsbryoconcha exilis) from the Peranap River, finding that plastic debris in the river was a major source of microplastic exposure for these filter-feeding animals. The results raise concerns about microplastic accumulation in organisms consumed by local communities.

2021 JFMR-Journal of Fisheries and Marine Research 6 citations
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Microplastic Exposure through Mussels Consumption in the Coastal Area Community of Pa’lalakkang Village, Galesong, Takalar District

Researchers surveyed mussel consumers in a coastal village in South Sulawesi, Indonesia and detected microplastics in the mussels, estimating community exposure through regular consumption of contaminated shellfish. The study highlights the health significance of microplastic contamination in locally harvested seafood.

2020 South Asian Research Journal of Biology and Applied Biosciences 2 citations
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THE RELATIONSHIP OF MICROPLASTIC ABUNDANCE IN GREEN MUSSEL Perna viridis AND THE WATERS OF MANGKANG BEACH, SEMARANG

A study of green mussels (Perna viridis) farmed in a coastal area of Semarang, Indonesia found microplastics in both the surrounding water and mussel tissue, with statistical analysis confirming a significant relationship between water contamination levels and mussel body burden. Because green mussels are widely consumed locally, this finding highlights a direct pathway for microplastic exposure through seafood in the region.

2026 University of Zagreb University Computing Centre (SRCE)
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Microplastic Content in the Digestion of Freshwater Mussels (Pilsbryoconcha exilis) at Different Depths in Koto Panjang Reservoir, Riau

Researchers investigated microplastic content in the digestive tracts of freshwater mussels (Pilsbryoconcha exilis) at different water depths in Koto Panjang Reservoir, Riau, Indonesia. The study used experimental stocking at varying densities and depths to determine how depth influences microplastic accumulation in bivalve tissues.

2025 Jurnal Perikanan dan Kelautan
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Determination of microplastics in commercial bivalves and estimation of exposure among population in Pasir Penambang, Kuala Selangor

Researchers measured microplastic abundance and characteristics in commercial bivalves from Pasir Penambang, Malaysia, and estimated human dietary exposure, finding that regular consumption of locally sold shellfish poses a notable microplastic ingestion risk.

2023 UiTM Institutional Repositories (Universiti Teknologi MARA)
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Perbandingan Kandungan Mikroplastik Pada Kerang Darah Dan Kerang Tahu Dari Perairan Desa Banyuurip, Gresik

Researchers compared microplastic accumulation in two commercially harvested bivalve species (Tegilarca granosa and Meretrix meretrix) from coastal waters in Gresik, Indonesia, finding differences in microplastic content linked to the species' filter-feeding behavior and proximity to pollution sources.

2021 SAINTEK PERIKANAN Indonesian Journal of Fisheries Science and Technology 6 citations
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Identifikasi Mikroplastik pada Kijing Taiwan (Anodonta woodina) dan Sedimen di Kali Surabaya

Researchers identified microplastics in Taiwan freshwater mussels (Anodonta woodina) and sediment collected from five stations along the Surabaya River in Indonesia using stereo microscopy. The study focused on this filter-feeding bivalve species commonly consumed by local communities, examining microplastic types and abundance in both the organisms and surrounding sediment.

2025 Environmental Pollution Journal
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Identification of Characteristics, Abundance, Color, and Size of Microplastics in Shellfish in the Coastal Waters of Galesong Beach

Researchers identified and characterized microplastics in shellfish from the coastal waters of Galesong Beach in Indonesia, finding an average abundance of 4,258 items per individual mussel. The microplastics were predominantly fragments and fibers in red, blue, and black colors, with sizes ranging from 0.5 to 10.5 millimeters. The study raises concerns about human exposure to microplastics through seafood consumption in the region, given the high daily intake rates of shellfish by local communities.

2025 Lontara Journal Of Health Science And Technology 1 citations
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Charting the microplastic menace: A bibliometric analysis of pollution in Malaysian mangroves and polypropylene bioaccumulation assessment in Anadara granosa

Researchers surveyed microplastic contamination in Malaysian mangrove ecosystems and tested how a common shellfish species accumulates polypropylene particles. They found microplastics in all sediment and water samples, with the shellfish readily taking up fiber-shaped particles. The estimated dietary intake suggests that consumers of these shellfish could ingest hundreds of microplastic particles per year, highlighting food safety concerns.

2024 Marine Pollution Bulletin 7 citations
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Karakteristik, Warna, Dan Ukuran Mikroplastik Yang Ditemukan Pada Air Dan Kerang Hijau Di Pulau Pasaran, Lampung

This Indonesian study documented the shape, color, and size characteristics of microplastics found in both water and green mussels from Pasaran Island, Lampung. Green mussels are filter feeders that concentrate microplastics from the water, making them useful bioindicators and raising concerns about consumer exposure through shellfish consumption.

2023 Journal of Tropical Marine Science 2 citations
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Microplastics uptake in wild Asian green mussels sampled from Pasir Putih estuary in Johor, Malaysia

Researchers detected microplastics in wild Asian green mussels collected from a Malaysian estuary, finding that these filter feeders accumulate plastic particles from the surrounding water and sediments, raising concerns about seafood safety and coastal pollution.

2022 IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science 5 citations
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Microplastics in green mussels (Perna viridis) from Jakarta Bay, Indonesia, and the associated hazards to human health posed by their consumption

Researchers found microplastics in all 120 green mussels sampled from Jakarta Bay, identifying 12 polymer types, and estimated that Indonesian shellfish consumers may ingest up to 775,000 microplastic particles annually depending on consumption levels.

2023 Environmental Monitoring and Assessment 14 citations
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Assessing the relationship between the abundance and properties of microplastics in water and in mussels

Researchers investigated the relationship between microplastic levels in coastal waters and in mussels at 25 sites along China's coastline. They found a strong positive correlation, meaning that mussels in more polluted waters contained more microplastics, and that mussels preferentially ingested smaller particles. The study supports the use of mussels as biological indicators for monitoring microplastic contamination in marine environments.

2017 The Science of The Total Environment 459 citations
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Implication of microplastic presence in sediment and blood clams Anadara granosa (Mollusca: Bivalvia) in the Musi Estuary, Indonesia

Researchers measured microplastic concentrations in sediment and blood clam (Anadara granosa) tissues from coastal collection sites, finding MPs in all samples and identifying specific polymer types consistent with regional fishing gear and packaging waste sources.

2025 Biodiversitas Journal of Biological Diversity
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Microplastics Isolated From Shellfish Paratapes undulatus From Kuala Selangor, Selangor, Malaysia

Researchers isolated and characterized microplastics from the soft tissues of the shellfish Paratapes undulatus collected from Kuala Selangor, Malaysia, analyzing 30 samples for plastic type, shape, and size. The study documented the types of microplastics present in this commercially harvested bivalve, raising concern about human exposure through seafood consumption.

2022 3 citations
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Abundance of microplastic in green mussel Perna viridis, water, and sediment in Kamal Muara, Jakarta Bay

Researchers measured microplastic abundance in green mussels, seawater, and sediments from a harbor in Jakarta Bay, Indonesia, finding microplastics in all three matrices. The correlation between microplastics in mussels and the surrounding environment confirms that these edible shellfish accumulate plastic from their habitat.

2021 Journal of Physics Conference Series 20 citations
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Presence and abundance of microplastics in edible freshwater mussel (Batissa violacea) on Fiji’s main island of Viti Levu

Microplastics were found in 100% of freshwater mussels (Batissa violacea) sampled from five rivers on Fiji's main island, with average site concentrations ranging considerably between rivers. The study represents the first documentation of microplastic contamination in Fijian freshwater mussels, raising concerns about food safety for communities that rely on this bivalve as a protein source.

2022 Marine and Freshwater Research 13 citations
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Extraction and identification of microplastics from mussels: Method development and preliminary results

Scientists developed and validated a method for extracting and identifying microplastics from mussel tissue, then applied it to measure contamination in commercially harvested mussels. The method produced reliable, reproducible results, providing a practical tool for monitoring microplastic levels in one of the world's most widely consumed shellfish.

2021 Italian Journal of Food Safety 19 citations
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Microplastic Pollution in Green Shells in Aquatic Ecosystems: A Literature Review of Determinant Factors and Management

This literature review synthesized 35 studies on microplastic contamination in green mussels (a widely consumed shellfish), finding that fibers under 1 mm were the most common form and that both human and industrial activities drive contamination levels. Because mussels filter large volumes of water, they concentrate microplastics from their surroundings and pass them on to people who eat them, making shellfish a key pathway for human dietary exposure.

2023 JURNAL KESEHATAN LINGKUNGAN 2 citations
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Identifikasi Mikroplastik Pada Air, Sedimen, dan Bivalvia di Hilir Sungai Brantas

This Indonesian study identified microplastics in water, sediment, and bivalves in the lower Brantas River. Plastic fragments and fibers were found across all sample types, raising food safety concerns since local communities consume shellfish from this waterway.

2023 Environmental Pollution Journal 2 citations
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Abundance of Microplastics in the Waters of Pelangan Village, West Lombok as an Indicator of Pollution

Researchers measured microplastic abundance in water, sediment, and gastropod samples from three locations in Pelangan Village, West Lombok, Indonesia, finding microplastic contamination in all compartments and establishing baseline pollution levels for this coastal area.

2025 IOSR Journal of Environmental Science Toxicology and Food Technology
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Tracking the microplastic pollution in the freshwater environments of southeastern Türkiye: Usage of Unio delicatus, Unio Terminalis and Dreissena polymorpha as bioindicators of microplastics

This study examined microplastic contamination in three freshwater mussel species collected from rivers and a dam lake in southeastern Turkey, finding relatively low average concentrations (under 1 microplastic per individual) but confirming that these mussels do accumulate plastic particles from their surroundings. Because mussels are filter feeders with a fixed lifestyle, they reflect local pollution levels well, making them useful sentinels for tracking microplastic contamination in freshwater ecosystems. The research adds to growing evidence that microplastics are now present even in inland freshwater species far from the ocean.

2025 Journal of Contaminant Hydrology 1 citations
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DETECTION OF MICROPLASTICS IN BLOOD CLAM (Tegillarca granosa) AND GREEN MUSSEL (Perna viridis) FROM BERINGHARJO MARKET, YOGYAKARTA CITY

Microplastics were detected in blood clam and green mussel samples purchased from a market in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, with abundance and morphology data contributing to understanding of bivalve contamination in Indonesian coastal seafood.

2024 BIOMA Jurnal Ilmiah Biologi
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Peran Organisme Sessile Sebagai Bioindikator Mikroplastik Di Ekosistem Pesisir: Systematic Literature Review

This systematic literature review synthesizes evidence on how sessile coastal organisms — particularly bivalves like mussels and oysters — accumulate microplastics through their filter-feeding behavior, making them useful biological indicators of contamination. The review found that fibers dominate across most species and locations, and that polyethylene, polypropylene, and PET are the most common polymer types. Because these organisms are widely consumed by humans and are sensitive to environmental changes, they serve as both ecological sentinels and a potential pathway for microplastic exposure in human diets.

2026 Jurnal Biogenerasi