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Microplastic Distribution in Sediments in Coastal of Pariaman City, West Sumatera Province

Indonesian researchers surveyed microplastic distribution in sediments along the coast of Pariaman City, West Sumatra, finding plastic particles throughout the study area. Higher concentrations near tourism areas and residential zones suggest that local human activities are the primary sources of coastal microplastic contamination.

2021 Asian Journal of Aquatic Sciences 12 citations
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Marine Debris Composition and Abundance: A Case Study of Selected Coastlines in Ujong Karang, Meulaboh, West Aceh

Researchers assessed the composition, characteristics, and abundance of marine debris on two economically active coastlines in West Aceh, Indonesia, comparing a fishing-adjacent beach and a tourism beach to characterize plastic and other waste accumulation patterns in relation to coastal land use activities.

2024 Journal of Coastal and Ocean Sciences
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Identification of Anorganic Waste in Sebalang Beach and Tanjung Selaki Beach, Tarahan Village, Subdistrick Katibung, Lampung Selatan District

Researchers surveyed inorganic waste type, weight, and density distributions at two beaches in Lampung Selatan, Indonesia (Sebalang and Tanjung Selaki) along 100-meter shoreline transects at high and low tide between March and April 2020, finding differences in waste composition and density between the two sites linked to oceanographic parameters including currents and waves.

2022 Jurnal Perikanan dan Kelautan 1 citations
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Komposisi Dan Kepadatan Sampah Laut Pada Tiga Bagian Dari Pantai Mangatasik Kecamatan Tombariri Kabupaten Minahasa

This paper is not about microplastics — it surveys the composition and density of meso- and macro-scale marine debris on a tourist beach in Indonesia, cataloguing litter types but not examining microplastic-scale particles or health effects.

2023 JURNAL PESISIR DAN LAUT TROPIS
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The abundance of Plastic Marine Debris on Beaches in Ambon Bay

Researchers measured plastic marine debris — including large microplastics, mesoplastics, and macroplastics — on two beaches in Ambon Bay, Indonesia. The study provides baseline data on plastic pollution levels in a region with growing coastal populations and limited plastic waste management infrastructure.

2019 IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science 21 citations
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Abundance and Characteristics of Microplastics in Coastal Sediment and Seawater Collected from Surabaya and Tulungagung

Microplastic abundance in seawater and coastal sediments from two East Java sites differed significantly — Surabaya (north coast) showed 2,100 particles/m³ in water vs. 170 particles/m³ in Tulungagung (south coast) — with fragment and fiber types dominant at both sites.

2024 The Journal of Experimental Life Sciences
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Analysis of Weight, Composition, Density, and Recycling Potential of Floating Marine Debris in Pasie Nan Tigo Area, Padang City

This Indonesian study analyzed the weight, composition, and recycling potential of floating marine debris collected in Padang City coastal waters. Plastic was found to dominate the floating debris, and the study assessed which materials could be recovered through recycling programs to reduce marine plastic pollution.

2023 Jurnal Presipitasi Media Komunikasi dan Pengembangan Teknik Lingkungan 1 citations
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Abundance and Types of Microplastics in the Water of Sukaraja

Researchers quantified microplastic abundance and types in the coastal waters of Sukaraja, Indonesia, using random sampling at three stations during high and low tide in April 2021. A total of 3,600 particles/m3 were recorded, with fragments being the most abundant type (1,466 particles/m3) and film the least, with the highest concentrations near the main plastic waste accumulation zone.

2024 E3S Web of Conferences 1 citations
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Abundance of microplastic in sediment around the west coast of Situbondo, East Java

Microplastic abundance was surveyed in beach sediments along the west coast of Situbondo, East Java, Indonesia, finding contamination at all seven sampled beaches with patterns reflecting local plastic use, waste management, and oceanographic transport.

2023 Omni-Akuatika 3 citations
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Marine Tourism Suitability Index in the Padang Beach Tourism Area, West Sumatra

Researchers assessed the suitability of beach tourism conditions at Padang Beach, West Sumatra, to support sustainable marine tourism practices. The study highlights how increased tourist activity can contribute to anthropogenic pollution, including plastic waste, in coastal environments.

2024 Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan IPA 2 citations
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Marine Debris Accumulation on the Beach in Libong, a Small Island in Andaman Sea, Thailand

Researchers cataloged marine debris on beaches of Libong Island, Thailand, collecting samples over four months in 2019. Ceramic and glass debris were most abundant, followed by plastic, with fishing activities and ocean currents identified as the primary sources rather than the island's own population.

2020 Applied Ecology and Environmental Research 22 citations
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Sampah Laut Yang Terdampar Di Pesisir Pantai Hative Besar Pada Musim Peralihan 1

Researchers surveyed the composition and density of marine debris stranded on the coast of Hative Besar in Ambon Bay, Indonesia, during the first transitional season using a transect sampling method. Plastic was the dominant debris type, comprising 90% of waste at Wailaa beach, among eight identified debris categories including glass, metal, paper, and rubber.

2022 TRITON Jurnal Manajemen Sumberdaya Perairan 15 citations
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Karakteristik Sampah Makroplastik di Pantai Wisata Lamaru Kota Balikpapan

Not relevant to microplastics — this Indonesian study characterizes the types and weight of macroplastic debris on a tourist beach in Balikpapan, East Kalimantan, comparing debris between two seasons; it focuses on large plastic litter rather than microplastics.

2023 Jurnal Sains Teknologi & Lingkungan 2 citations
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Microplastic Abundance in Sediment in Pangandaran Waters, West Java, Indonesia

Researchers measured microplastic abundance in sediments at multiple stations in Pangandaran waters, West Java, Indonesia, finding the highest counts at station 2 (12,622 particles, mostly fibers and fragments) and the lowest at station 4 (1,809 particles). The study identifies oceanographic factors — currents, waves, and tides — as key drivers of microplastic movement and accumulation patterns in coastal Indonesian waters.

2023 Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
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Marine Litter and Grading of the Coastal Areas of Ambon Bay, Indonesia

Researchers assessed marine litter quantity and composition in Ambon Bay, Indonesia, finding higher debris densities in the inner bay near populated areas with plastics comprising the dominant fraction, and proposed a grading system for coastal pollution assessment.

2021 Omni-Akuatika 5 citations
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Preliminary Study of Marine Debris from Selected Beaches in Malaysia

Researchers conducted a preliminary survey of marine debris type, abundance, and distribution at two Malaysian beaches -- Pantai Redang and Pantai Senok -- finding over 1,000 debris items at each site, with HDPE as the most common macrodebris. A questionnaire survey revealed that fewer than 9% of respondents felt fully responsible for marine debris, and chi-square analysis identified significant differences in factors contributing to pollution at each site.

2024 Bioresources and Environment 1 citations
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Plastic debris (> 500µm) concentration gradient detected across the Southwest Indian Ocean

Researchers investigated plastic debris concentration and composition across the Southwest Indian Ocean using 19 oceanographic campaigns and 153 uninhabited beach surveys, identifying a gradient in floating macroplastic distribution and characterizing the sources and polymer types of 101,055 litter items.

2024
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Marine debris in tourism area of Dodola Island Beach, Morotai Island District

This paper is not directly about microplastics; it characterizes the composition and density of marine debris on a tourism beach in Morotai Island, Indonesia, documenting the types and quantities of litter including plastics at a macro scale.

2023 DEPIK
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Abundance and Distribution of Macro- and Mesoplastic Debris on Selected Beaches in the Northern Strait of Malacca

Macro- and mesoplastic debris surveys at four beaches in the northern Strait of Malacca, Malaysia, found concentrations up to 9.77 g per square meter of macroplastics, dominated by packaging materials, with even a Marine Protected Area site showing significant plastic accumulation.

2023 Journal of Marine Science and Engineering 16 citations
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Occurrence, distribution and composition of microplastics in the sediments of South Andaman beaches

Microplastics were found at all eight sampling stations on beaches of the South Andaman Islands, India, with an average of 414 particles per kilogram of sediment and 13 polymer types identified. Poor solid waste management, tourism, and maritime activity were identified as the main sources.

2020 Marine Pollution Bulletin 152 citations
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Beach macro-litter monitoring and floating microplastic in a coastal area of Indonesia

Researchers surveyed floating microplastic and beach litter in Cilacap Bay, Indonesia over three years, finding polypropylene and low-density polyethylene dominated plastic debris at 2.5 mg/m concentration, with most particles showing only slight weathering — highlighting persistent pollution from inadequate waste management in the region.

2017 Marine Pollution Bulletin 212 citations
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Identifikasi Jenis Dan Kepadatan Sampah Laut Di Pantai Mutiara Indah Dan Pelangi Kabupaten Kutai Kartanegara

This paper is not about microplastics — it surveys the type, density, and weight of macro and meso marine litter washed ashore on two beaches in Kutai Kartanegara Regency, Indonesia.

2024 Jurnal Perikanan Unram 2 citations
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Distribution and types of microplastics on the coast of Aipiri and Andai Beaches, Manokwari District, Indonesia

Researchers surveyed two beaches in Manokwari District, Indonesia, finding microplastics distributed across both sites with fragments and films as the dominant types, raising concern about plastic pollution entering coastal marine ecosystems in this biodiversity-rich region.

2022 Indo Pacific Journal of Ocean Life 5 citations
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Debris from plastic products in the beaches around Northern Ambon Island

This study measured plastic debris density across different size categories in coastal areas of northern Ambon Island, Indonesia, finding all size classes present. The research documents the extent of plastic contamination on Indonesian coasts and provides data for waste management planning.

2023 IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science 2 citations