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Microplastics Contamination in the Kalirejo Coastal Area, East Java, Indonesia and their Presence in Green Mussels (Perna viridis)

Researchers surveyed the waters and green mussels along the Kalirejo coast in East Java, Indonesia, and found microplastics in all samples, with higher concentrations at shallower depths. Polyethylene fragments were the most common type, and there was a strong correlation between microplastic levels in the water and in mussel tissues, indicating the animals absorb plastics directly from their environment. The findings raise concerns about both ecological impacts and potential health risks from consuming contaminated shellfish in this major mussel farming region.

2025 Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology 4 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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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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Microplastics contamination in green mussels Perna viridis in Pangkajene Kepulauan Waters, South Sulawesi, Indonesia

Microplastics in the form of fibers and fragments were found in green mussels (Perna viridis) from Pangkajene Kepulauan Waters, South Sulawesi, with over 71% of sampled individuals containing microplastics and smaller mussels showing the highest exposure frequency.

2021 Akuatikisle Jurnal Akuakultur Pesisir dan Pulau-Pulau Kecil 10 citations
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Kontaminasi Mikroplastik pada Perna viridis di Teluk Lampung

Researchers found microplastic contamination in green mussels (Perna viridis) from Lampung Bay, Indonesia, with mean whole-tissue abundance of 0.53 particles/g, gill organs containing significantly more microplastics than digestive organs, and fiber fragments under 100 µm being the most common type.

2022 Jurnal Kelautan Tropis 10 citations
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Microplastic contamination in green mussels (Perna viridis Linnaeus, 1758) collected from the traditional fish markets along the East Java coast of Indonesia and the associated risk assessment

Researchers analyzed green mussels from five traditional fish markets along the East Java coast of Indonesia and found microplastic contamination in all samples, primarily in the form of fibers and fragments smaller than 500 micrometers. The polymer hazard index ranged from high to very high across all market locations, and various harmful chemicals associated with plastic production were detected in the mussel tissues. The findings raise health concerns for communities that regularly consume these mussels as a dietary staple.

2025 Environmental Toxicology and Pharmacology 2 citations
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Qualitative Assessment and Management of Microplastics in Asian Green Mussels (Perna viridis) Cultured in Bacoor Bay,Cavite, Phillipines

Green mussels cultured in Bacoor Bay in the Philippines were found to contain microplastics, which can accumulate persistent organic pollutants in the tissues of filter-feeding shellfish. Since green mussels are widely consumed as food, the findings raise food safety concerns about the combined exposure to microplastics and associated chemical contaminants.

2016 SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología 18 citations
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Detection and quantification of microplastics from cultured green mussel Perna viridis in Bacoor Bay, Cavite, Philippines

Microplastics were found in green mussels from Bacoor Bay in the Philippines, with an average of several particles per individual, confirming that commercially farmed bivalves in Southeast Asia are contaminated and representing a potential human exposure route through seafood consumption.

2021 Sustinere Journal of Environment and Sustainability 14 citations
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Microplastic contamination in Indian edible mussels (Perna perna and Perna viridis) and their environs

Microplastic contamination was found in both Perna viridis and Perna perna mussels and in the surrounding water and sediments at collection sites in India, with larger mussels containing more particles than smaller ones and sediments harboring higher concentrations than overlying water, confirming commercially harvested Indian mussels as vehicles for human microplastic ingestion.

2021 Marine Pollution Bulletin 89 citations
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Evaluation of microplastic bioaccumulation capacity of mussel (Perna viridis) and surrounding environment in the North coast of Vietnam

Researchers measured microplastic contamination in green mussels, seawater, and beach sediment along the northern coast of Vietnam. Mussels contained an average of about 25 microplastic pieces per individual, while beach sediments had concentrations around 4,800 pieces per kilogram. PET was the most common polymer type, and the study shows that Vietnamese coastal waters and seafood carry meaningful levels of microplastic contamination.

2023 Marine Pollution Bulletin 23 citations
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Contamination of microplastic in bivalve: first evaluation in Vietnam

For the first time in Vietnam, microplastics were detected inside green mussels (Perna viridis), with fibers and fragments being the most common types. Given that mussels are widely eaten in Vietnam, this raises concerns about microplastic exposure through seafood.

2019 Vietnam Journal of Earth Sciences 63 citations
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Contaminants and Human Health Risks Associated with Exposure to Microplastic Ingestion of Green Mussels (Perna viridis) Collected from The Kedonganan Fish Market, Bali

Researchers analyzed green mussels sold at a fish market in Bali, Indonesia, and found microplastics in the form of lines, fragments, filaments, and films across all samples. Black-colored particles were the most prevalent, and estimated annual microplastic intake through mussel consumption in Indonesia reached nearly 500,000 particles per person. The findings raise concerns about dietary exposure to microplastics through commonly consumed seafood in the region.

2023 Jurnal Medik Veteriner 9 citations
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Microplastic Concentrations in Green Mussel Epibiont from Lae-lae Island Makassar

This study measured microplastic concentrations in the epibionts (organisms living on the surface) of green mussels from Lae-Lae Island in Indonesia, finding widespread contamination. Since green mussels are widely eaten as seafood in the region, this represents a direct pathway for human exposure to microplastics.

2023 Journal of Sustainability Science and Management 2 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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Abundance and characteristics of microplastic in cultured green mussels Perna viridis in Sorsogon Bay, Philippines

Researchers found microplastics in cultured green mussels (Perna viridis) from Sorsogon Bay, Philippines, ranging from 0.31 to 2.57 items per individual, with smaller-sized mussels showing the highest MP loads and organosiloxane and polyethylene terephthalate as the dominant polymer types.

2021 International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Studies 7 citations
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Preliminary Study and First Evidence of Presence of Microplastics in Green Mussel, Perna viridis from Phuket

Green mussels (Perna viridis) collected from a canal in Phuket, Thailand were examined in a preliminary study and found to contain microplastics in their tissues. The study provides initial evidence of microplastic contamination in commercially important Thai coastal mussels and establishes baseline data for future monitoring.

2022 Applied Environmental Research 18 citations
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Kandungan Mikroplastik pada Ikan Belanak (Mugil cephalus) dan Kerang Hijau (Perna viridis) di Pantai Mangunharjo Semarang dan Pantai Sayung Demak

Grey mullet and green mussels collected from two beaches in Central Java, Indonesia were analyzed for microplastic content alongside water and sediment samples. Microplastics were detected in all sample types, with fibers predominating. The study highlights potential human dietary exposure to microplastics through consumption of local seafood from contaminated coastal areas.

2022 Bioma Berkala Ilmiah Biologi 4 citations
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Microplastic contamination in green mussels (Perna viridis Linnaeus, 1858) from traditional seafood markets in Jakarta, Indonesia, and an evaluation of potential hazards

Researchers examined green mussels sold at traditional seafood markets in Jakarta, Indonesia, and found microplastic contamination in every sample tested. The most common types were black fibers made of polymers like rayon and polyethylene, with chemical analysis revealing potentially harmful additives. Since mussels are filter feeders that concentrate particles from seawater, eating contaminated shellfish is a direct route for microplastic exposure in humans.

2025 Marine Pollution Bulletin 5 citations
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The characteristics of microplastics and the associated metals on the surfaces of microplastics in green mussels (Perna viridis) collected from different water depths in the Bekasi Estuary, West Java, Indonesia

Researchers evaluated microplastics and associated metals in green mussels collected from different water depths in the Bekasi Estuary, Indonesia. They found that fragment-type microplastics smaller than 100 micrometers were most common, with eight different polymer types detected including PVC, polycarbonate, and polystyrene. Multiple metals including aluminum, chromium, copper, zinc, arsenic, cadmium, mercury, and lead were found adhered to the microplastic surfaces, raising concerns about combined contamination in this estuarine ecosystem.

2025 Environmental Advances 9 citations
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Occurrence and human health risks of microplastics in the Bay of Bengal using Perna viridis as sentinel species

Researchers found microplastics in water, sediment, and green mussel tissues at every site tested across five locations in the Bay of Bengal. The mussels showed tissue damage including inflammation and cell death linked to microplastic accumulation, with the digestive gland carrying the highest burden. Since these mussels are consumed by local communities, the findings raise direct concerns about human microplastic exposure through seafood.

2026 Chemical Engineering Journal Advances 4 citations
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Assessment of Microplastics in Green Mussel (Perna viridis) and Surrounding Environments around Sri Racha Bay, Thailand

Researchers assessed microplastic contamination in seawater, sediments, and green mussels (Perna viridis) around Sri Racha Bay, Thailand, finding seasonal variation with higher levels during the wet season and confirming that mussels bioaccumulate microplastics from their surrounding environment.

2022 Sustainability 28 citations
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Characteristics of microplastics pollution in important commercial coastal seafood of Central Java, Indonesia

Researchers measured microplastic contamination in three commercially important seafoods from coastal Indonesia — milkfish, blood cockles, and green mussels — finding that all three contained plastic particles, with green mussels carrying the highest load at an average of 71 particles per individual. The variety of polymer types detected, including rubber and styrene compounds, confirms that microplastics are entering the human food chain through commonly consumed seafood.

2024 Environmental Advances 7 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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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