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Abundance, distribution and correlation of microplastics in Tuapejat coastal water Mentawai Islands Indonesia

Researchers found microplastics — primarily fibers, fragments, and films — in both water and sediment samples from coastal waters of the Mentawai Islands, Indonesia, with the highest concentrations linked to anthropogenic activities in this marine tourism hub.

2023 BIO Web of Conferences 2 citations
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Identification of Microplastic Abundance in Indonesia's Coastal Regions: A Review

This review assessed microplastic abundance across Indonesia's coastal regions, synthesizing studies from rivers, seas, and lakes to document the extent of MP pollution in this archipelago nation with high plastic waste generation and limited waste management infrastructure.

2025 Journal of Health Science and Pharmacy
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Dampak Pencemaran Mikroplastik di wilayah Pesisir dan Kelautan

This Indonesian overview examines the problems of microplastic contamination in coastal and marine environments, reviewing the sources, distribution, and ecological effects of plastic pollution. The paper highlights the particular vulnerability of Indonesian coastal areas given high plastic waste generation and limited waste management infrastructure.

2023 Jurnal Pasir Laut 1 citations
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Tiny and Everywhere: Microplastic Density and Distribution in Sediments along the West Coast of Lombok Island, Indonesia

Researchers found microplastics in sediments along the entire west coast of Lombok Island, Indonesia, with fibers being the most common type. The study documents widespread microplastic contamination in a region previously unstudied, raising concerns for local marine life and fishing communities.

2023 The Philippine journal of science 1 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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Existence of Microplastics in Indonesia’s Surface Water: A Review

This review summarizes evidence of microplastic contamination in surface waters across Indonesia, finding widespread pollution in rivers, lakes, and coastal areas. The study underscores the urgency of improved plastic waste management in a country with one of the world's largest contributions to ocean plastic pollution.

2021 International Journal of Integrated Engineering 5 citations
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Microplastic Pollution in Indonesia: The Contribution of Human Activity to the Abundance of Microplastics

This systematic review of Indonesian microplastic research found that coastal and marine sediments have the highest microplastic abundances, driven by widespread use of cheap single-use plastics and poor waste management across urban and rural areas.

2023 E3S Web of Conferences 1 citations
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Komposisi dan Kepadatan Mikroplastik di Sedimen Perairan Pulau Los, Kota Tanjungpinang, Kepulauan Riau

Researchers surveyed Los Island's coastal sediments in Tanjungpinang, Indonesia, and found microplastics at all 30 sampling points, with fibers, fragments, and films present in both sandy and muddy substrates. The study documented that plastic waste has penetrated the sediments of this island environment, threatening the benthic organisms that live there. These findings add to growing evidence that even relatively remote Indonesian island coastlines are significantly contaminated with microplastics from land-based and marine sources.

2023 Journal of Marine Research 6 citations
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Distribusi Mikroplastik Pada Sedimen Di Perairan Teluk Kendari

This Indonesian study (in Bahasa Indonesia) examined the distribution and abundance of microplastics in sediments from Kendari Bay, finding widespread contamination across sampling sites. The results add to growing evidence of microplastic accumulation in coastal sediment environments in Southeast Asia.

2020 Jurnal Sapa Laut (Jurnal Ilmu Kelautan) 16 citations
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Abundance of microplastics in coastal area surface water at Tok Bali, Kelantan

Researchers measured microplastic abundance in coastal surface water at Tok Bali, a tourism area in Kelantan, Malaysia. They found elevated microplastic levels tied to human activity and tourism, with fibers and fragments as the dominant particle types.

2025 Journal of tropical resources and sustainable science/Journal of Tropical Resources and Sustainable Science
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Determination of Microplastics in Surface Water and Sediment of Kelantan Bay

This study determined the presence and characteristics of microplastics in surface water and sediment of Kelantan Bay, Malaysia, finding fibers as the most abundant type. The results add to regional data on microplastic contamination in Southeast Asian coastal waters.

2020 IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science 13 citations
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Abundance of microplastics and its ecological risk assessment in coral reef regions of Peninsular Malaysia

Researchers surveyed microplastic contamination in surface waters around coral reef regions of Peninsular Malaysia. They detected microplastics at all sampling sites, with the Perhentian Islands showing significantly higher levels than Tioman Island, likely due to oceanographic differences. Small fragments and fibers of polyethylene and polypropylene were the most common types found, providing baseline data on microplastic pollution in these sensitive reef ecosystems.

2024 Marine Pollution Bulletin 13 citations
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Identification of types and abundance of microplastics in coastal sediments of Tanjung Jumlai Beach, North Penajam Paser Regency, East Kalimantan

Researchers identified the types and quantified the abundance of microplastics in coastal sediments at Tanjung Jumlai Beach in East Kalimantan, Indonesia, using a systematic transect-based sampling approach to assess spatial variability in MP contamination along the shoreline.

2025 Jurnal Ilmu Perikanan Tropis Nusantara (Nusantara Tropical Fisheries Science Journal)
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Spatial and temporal distribution of microplastics in the surface waters of Barranglompo Island, Makassar

This study mapped microplastic distribution in the surface waters around Barranglompo Island in Makassar, Indonesia, finding widespread contamination across both space and time. The results highlight the growing threat of microplastic pollution to coastal marine environments in Southeast Asia.

2021 IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science 9 citations
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Contamination of Microplastics in Surface Waters of Kapuas Kecil Estuary West Kalimantan

Researchers measured microplastic abundance in surface waters of the Kapuas Kecil Estuary in West Kalimantan during low and high tides at three stations, finding 62–173 particles per liter with the highest concentrations near industrial and shipping activity zones.

2025 Egyptian Journal of Aquatic Biology and Fisheries
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Jenis dan Kelimpahan Mikroplastik Pada Sedimen di Gili Ketapang, Probolinggo

Researchers investigated the types and abundance of microplastics in sediment samples collected from Gili Ketapang, a small island in Probolinggo, Indonesia, where poor waste management has led to visible plastic accumulation along the coastline. The study documented microplastic contamination in coastal sediments near a fishing community, providing baseline data for this understudied Indonesian marine environment.

2022 Journal of Marine Research 9 citations
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Distribusi mikroplastik pada sedimen di Muara Badak, Kabupaten Kutai Kartanegara

An Indonesian study found microplastic fragments, films, and fibers in coastal estuary sediments at multiple stations, including residential and mangrove areas. The results document microplastic contamination in Indonesian coastal sediments and reflect the country's status as one of the world's largest plastic waste producers.

2015 DEPIK 103 citations
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Spatial Distribution of Microplastics Abundance Along Selected Beaches in Kelantan, Malaysia

Researchers surveyed ten beaches along the Kelantan coast in Malaysia and found over 1,600 microplastic particles, averaging about 5.4 pieces per gram of sediment, with fragments being the most common type. PVC, polypropylene, and polystyrene were the dominant polymer types, and intertidal zones were the most heavily contaminated areas. The study provides important baseline data on microplastic pollution patterns along these Malaysian coastlines, which can help guide future cleanup and prevention efforts.

2025 Scientific Research Journal 4 citations
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Preliminary Investigation on the Type and Ditribution of Microplastics in the West Coast of Karimun Besar Island

This preliminary study identified and quantified microplastics in beach sediments on the west coast of Karimun Besar Island, Indonesia. Microplastics were detected at all sampling sites, reflecting how nearby human activities are contributing to coastal plastic contamination even at smaller, less-studied islands.

2020 IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science 18 citations
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Concentration, distribution, and characteristics of microplastic in estuary, coast and marine organisms in Indonesia: A Preliminary Review

This preliminary review mapped microplastic concentrations and characteristics in estuaries, coastal sediments, and marine organisms across Indonesia based on published studies. Microplastics were widespread across all compartments studied, with fibers dominant in many locations. The review identifies significant data gaps and calls for more coordinated monitoring to understand Indonesia's marine plastic pollution problem.

2022 Akuatikisle Jurnal Akuakultur Pesisir dan Pulau-Pulau Kecil 5 citations
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Microplastic abundance and distribution in surface water and sediment collected from the coastal area

Researchers found microplastics in both surface water and sediments across 12 coastal sampling sites in Jakarta Bay, Indonesia, documenting their abundance, distribution patterns, and morphological characteristics in a heavily urbanized tropical coastal environment.

2022 SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología 32 citations
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Identifikasi dan Kepadatan Mikroplastik pada Sedimen di Mempawah Mangrove Park (MMP) Kabupaten Mempawah, Kalimantan Barat

Researchers identified four types of microplastics — fibers, fragments, films, and microbeads — in sediments at a mangrove park in West Kalimantan, Indonesia. Microplastic density was highest in the shallowest sediment layer, suggesting recent deposition from surrounding activities.

2020 Jurnal Laut Khatulistiwa 17 citations
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Karakteristik Mikroplastik Di Perairan Pulau Tengah, Karimunjawa

Researchers investigated microplastic characteristics at Pulau Tengah in the Karimunjawa waters of Indonesia, sampling at four stations using plankton nets and analyzing particle abundance, morphology under stereo microscopy, and polymer type via FTIR spectroscopy to characterize contamination in this tropical marine environment.

2023 Indonesian Journal of Oceanography 5 citations
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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