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ClearAvifaunal diversity and conservation significance of coastal ecosystems on Rameswaram Island, Tamil Nadu, India
Researchers documented avifaunal diversity across three coastal ecosystems on Rameswaram Island, Tamil Nadu, including a lagoon, a mangrove lagoon, and a beach site, establishing baseline species inventories for conservation management. The study highlights the ecological significance of these coastal habitats, which face pressure from heritage tourism and infrastructure development.
Diversity of fauna species in the mangrove ecosystem of Youtefa Bay Tourism Park, Papua, Indonesia
Researchers documented the diversity of animal species in the mangrove ecosystem of Youtefa Bay Tourism Park in Papua, Indonesia. The area harbors a rich variety of fauna that depends on the mangrove habitat for food and shelter. This biodiversity assessment provides baseline data for conservation management of a mangrove ecosystem important to local communities.
Bioindicators for Forest Area Condition: A Systematic Literature Review
This systematic literature review examined flora and fauna as bioindicators for assessing forest health, identifying key species and metrics used across global studies to monitor ecosystem condition and environmental stress.
Contamination of microplastics in tropical coral reef ecosystems of Sri Lanka
Researchers investigated microplastic contamination across ten coral reef ecosystems in Sri Lanka, finding microplastics in corals, water, and sediments with fibers and fragments being the dominant types, representing a previously unquantified threat to tropical reef systems.
Tree Species Composition and Diversity in a Secondary Forest along the Sierra Madre Mountain Range in Central Luzon, Philippines: Implications for the Conservation of Endemic, Native, and Threatened Plants
Not relevant to microplastics — this study assesses tree species composition and diversity in a secondary forest along the Sierra Madre Mountain Range in the Philippines, with implications for conserving endemic and threatened plant species.
The effects of land‐use change on semi‐aquatic bugs (Gerromorpha, Hemiptera) in rainforest streams in Sabah, Malaysia
Not relevant to microplastics — this ecological study investigates how logging and conversion to oil palm plantation affects the abundance and diversity of semi-aquatic insects in streams in Sabah, Malaysia.
Evolving research perspectives on microplastic pollution: A focus on Sri Lanka in comparison to the South and Southeast Asian region
This review examines the evolving research landscape on microplastic pollution in Sri Lanka, comparing it to the broader South and Southeast Asian regional context. The paper identifies gaps in local monitoring data and highlights the need for standardized methodologies and expanded research capacity in the region.
Tracing the Plastic Tide: Assessing Microplastic Abundance and Distribution along the Attanagalu River in Sri Lanka
Researchers assessed the abundance and distribution of microplastics in surface water and sediments along the Attanagalu River in Sri Lanka, identifying key pollution sources and transport pathways. The study found elevated microplastic concentrations linked to urban and agricultural land use, underscoring the role of freshwater systems in conveying terrestrial plastic pollution to the ocean.
Diversity and Habitat Adaptation of Endemic Fish in Tropical River Ecosystems
Researchers assessed the diversity and habitat adaptation of endemic fish across nine survey sites in Lake Tondano, the Tondano River, and urban rivers in Manado, North Sulawesi using the Shannon-Wiener diversity index and multivariate methods. The upstream Tondano River segment showed the highest diversity (H' = 2.71), while urban rivers exhibited low diversity associated with habitat degradation.
Collaborative Changes between Soil Fauna and Urbanization Gradients in Guangzhou’s Remnant Forests
Researchers investigated how soil fauna communities change along urbanization gradients in Guangzhou, finding that urbanization significantly reduces soil biodiversity and alters functional group composition, with implications for ecosystem services.
Dragonfly (Odonata) Species Diversity in the Sigolo-Golo Tourism Area, Jombang, East Java
Researchers assessed dragonfly species composition and diversity in the Sigolo-Golo tourism area of East Java, Indonesia using the Visual Encounter Survey method, identifying 12 species from five families across three sampling locations in a secondary forest habitat.
Ecological risks in a ‘plastic’ world: A threat to biological diversity?
This review synthesized evidence on how microplastic pollution affects biological diversity and community structure across aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems, finding that most studies document effects at the individual level but that community- and ecosystem-level impacts remain poorly characterized.
Mangrove diversity and its relationships with environmental conditions in Kuala Bubon Village, West Aceh, Indonesia
Not relevant to microplastics — this is an ecological field study assessing mangrove species diversity and forest structure in Kuala Bubon Village, West Aceh, Indonesia, and correlating species presence with local physical and chemical environmental conditions.
An Overview of Microplastics in the Marine Ecosystem of North Maluku
This overview reviews existing microplastic research across the marine ecosystem of North Maluku province, Indonesia, summarizing findings on sources, distribution, and concentrations. The synthesis helps identify research gaps and informs conservation priorities in this biodiversity-rich region.
Microplastic pollution in Marine Protected Areas of Southern Sri Lanka
Microplastic contamination was documented in coastal and lagoon sediments and water within two Marine Protected Areas in southern Sri Lanka, indicating that even protected zones are not shielded from plastic pollution.
Ecological index of freshwater gastropods in Kolaka District, Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia
This study documented the ecological diversity of freshwater gastropods in Kolaka District, Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia, finding more than 30 species occupying diverse river and lake habitats. Species diversity varied significantly between sites, reflecting differences in water quality and habitat structure. Freshwater gastropod communities serve as indicators of aquatic ecosystem health and are sensitive to pollution.
Indigenous Freshwater Ichthyofauna in the Dhanu River and Surrounding Wetlands of Bangladesh: Species Diversity, Availability, and Conservation Perspectives
Researchers documented 91 indigenous fish species across 29 families in the Dhanu River and surrounding wetlands of Bangladesh, compiling detailed data on habitat preferences, conservation status, population trends, and threats. The study provides a baseline checklist to support freshwater biodiversity conservation in this data-poor region.
Microplastics in Singapore’s coastal mangrove ecosystems
Researchers sampled coastal mangrove ecosystems in Singapore and found microplastics throughout, demonstrating that mangrove habitats accumulate plastic pollution and raising concerns for the organisms that depend on these ecologically important coastal forests.
Relative contributions of different local sources to riverborne microplastic in a mixed landuse area within a tropical catchment
Researchers quantified the relative contributions of different land-use sources to riverborne microplastics in a tropical catchment, providing data to help prioritize pollution reduction measures for protecting human and ecological health.
Microplastic accumulation in water from protected areas in Western Forest Complex of Thailand
Researchers surveyed microplastic contamination in freshwater ecosystems within protected areas of Thailand's Western Forest Complex. The study found microplastics present in nearly 99% of water samples, predominantly as fibers, with polyethylene and polypropylene among the most common polymer types, suggesting that even remote protected areas are not immune to microplastic pollution.
Terrestrial wildlife as indicators of microplastic pollution in western Thailand
Researchers found microplastics in 92% of terrestrial wildlife examined in western Thailand, including snakes, birds, lizards, and amphibians both inside and outside protected areas. Fibers were the most common type, making up 77% of all particles found. This study demonstrates that microplastic pollution has spread throughout land-based food webs, even in protected natural areas, suggesting that virtually all wildlife is now exposed.
Conditions of Mainland China’s Island Ecosystems and Associated Influencing Factors: Integrated Assessment of 42 Typical Island Ecosystems
Researchers assessed the ecological condition of 42 representative islands along China's coast using a framework integrating environmental quality, biological structure, and landscape patterns, finding that island ecosystem health varied significantly by size, location, and human land use intensity.
Bird population and bird hunting in the rural ecosystem of Cijambu, Sumedang, West Java, Indonesia
Researchers investigated bird species diversity and population dynamics across natural forest, coffee agroforestry, vegetable garden, and homegarden habitats in Cijambu, West Java, Indonesia, using point count surveys and interviews with hunters. They found that habitat type strongly influenced bird community composition, and that illegal hunting, forest degradation, and pesticide use were significant pressures reducing bird diversity in these rural ecosystems.
Soil Physico-chemical Properties in a Selectively Logged Forest at Gunung Rara Forest Reserve, Sabah, Malaysia
This paper is not relevant to microplastics research — it examines how different logging methods (supervised versus conventional) affect soil physical and chemical properties in a tropical rainforest reserve in Malaysia.