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Microplastics Characteristics in The Seawater of Gresik Waters, East Java, Indonesia

Researchers collected seawater samples from six stations in Gresik Waters, East Java, Indonesia, and identified microplastics through visual examination and microscopy. The study characterizes microplastic abundance, morphology, color, and size in this Indonesian marine environment, contributing to baseline pollution data for the region.

2025 IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science
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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 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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Assessment of microplastic abundance in Central Java coastal waters: a study of Sendang Sikucing, Karangjahe, and Caruban Beaches

Microplastic surveys at three Central Java coastal beaches in Indonesia found particles in all water samples, with concentrations varying by location and driven by proximity to industrial, tourist, and fishing activities. Fragments, fibers, and films were all detected, and concentrations at one beach exceeded safety thresholds, pointing to localized pollution hotspots that warrant regulatory attention.

2023 IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science 1 citations
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A novel report on the occurrence of microplastics in Pekalongan River Estuary, Java Island, Indonesia

Researchers measured microplastic contamination in water and sediments of the Pekalongan River estuary in Indonesia, finding concentrations of 45.2-99.1 particles/L in water and 0.77-1.01 particles/g in sediment. Polystyrene, polyester, and polyamide were the dominant polymers, with fragments and films smaller than 1 mm accounting for the majority.

2023 Marine Pollution Bulletin 15 citations
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The presence of microplastics in Surabaya coastal area and its correlation with conventional water quality parameters

Researchers measured microplastic presence in coastal waters of Surabaya, Indonesia, and examined correlations with marine biodiversity indicators. Elevated microplastic concentrations were associated with reduced diversity of benthic organisms at contaminated sites.

2024 IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science 1 citations
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Studies on Microplastics Morphology Characteristics in the Coastal Water of Makassar City, South Sulawesi, Indonesia

Researchers characterized microplastics in the coastal waters of Makassar City, Indonesia, finding a variety of shapes, colors, and polymer types. The study highlights the extent of microplastic contamination in a densely populated Southeast Asian coastal area.

2019 International Journal of Environment Agriculture and Biotechnology 23 citations
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Abundance and Characteristics of Microplastics in Surface Waters of Banten Bay, Serang, Indonesia

Researchers measured microplastic concentrations in surface waters of Banten Bay, Indonesia, across five sampling sites representing different human activities. They found concentrations ranging from 0.12 to 1.03 particles per liter, with fragments and fibers being the most common types, primarily made of polypropylene and polyethylene. The study links microplastic prevalence to domestic waste and human activities in the surrounding area.

2025 Egyptian Journal of Aquatic Biology and Fisheries 1 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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Microplastic Contamination in Marine Fish and Shells in the Coastal Areas of Jember Regency, Indonesia

Researchers detected microplastic contamination in the gastrointestinal tracts of marine fish and shellfish from coastal Jember, Indonesia, finding fibers, fragments, granules, and filaments, with contamination levels varying by species and location.

2023 Jurnal Ilmiah Perikanan dan Kelautan 8 citations
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The presence of microplastics in the Indonesian environment and its effects on health

This systematic review examines microplastic contamination across Indonesian environments, including water, soil, and seafood. The findings confirm that microplastics are present throughout the country's ecosystems and may affect human health through contaminated food and water, which is especially concerning for coastal communities that rely heavily on seafood.

2023 Journal of Public Health in Africa 1 citations
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Characteristics of Microplastics in Water and Fish and Their Relationship with Migration from the East Coast of Surabaya, Indonesia

Researchers characterized microplastic contamination in water and fish from the East Coast of Surabaya, Indonesia, finding approximately 0.46 particles/L in water with fragments (79.9%) and black-colored particles (20-40 µm) dominant, and detecting MPs in gills and digestive tracts of eight fish species.

2025 Egyptian Journal of Aquatic Biology and Fisheries
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Mikroplastik dalam Seafood dari Pantai Utara Jawa

This study found microplastics in seafood collected from the northern coast of Java, including multiple species of fish and shellfish. The results indicate widespread microplastic contamination in seafood from this densely populated coastal region, raising concerns about human dietary exposure.

2018 Unika Repositor (Unika) 35 citations
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Abundance of Microplastics and Hazard to the Environment in Estuary Water in Pemalang, Central Java, Indonesia

Researchers measured microplastic abundance and types at five sampling locations in the estuary waters of the Pemalang River in Central Java, Indonesia, finding persistent microplastic hazards driven by local human activities and plastic waste inputs.

2023 IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science 5 citations
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Analysis of Microplastics in Water and Biofilm Matrices in Metro River, East Java, Indonesia

Researchers detected microplastics in both water and biofilm matrices across three stations of the Metro River in East Java, Indonesia, with the industrial activity station showing the highest contamination, and fibers being the most common particle shape identified.

2022 The Journal of Experimental Life Sciences 7 citations
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Analisis Kandungan Mikroplastik pada Sedimen di Perairan Semarang, Jawa Tengah

Researchers analyzed microplastic contamination in sediments from Semarang waters in Central Java, Indonesia, documenting the types, abundance, and distribution of microplastics across multiple sampling campaigns linked to the city's high population density and waste generation.

2023 Journal of Marine Research 8 citations
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The Occurrence and Distribution of Microplastic in Sediment of the Coastal Waters of Bengkalis Island Riau Province

This study documented the occurrence and distribution of microplastics in coastal sediments in Indonesia, finding particles widely distributed across sampling sites with varying concentrations by location. The results add to growing evidence of microplastic contamination in Southeast Asian coastal environments.

2021 IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science 7 citations
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The spatial distribution and physico-chemical characteristic of microplastics in the sediment and cockle (Anadara granosa) from the coastal waters of East Java, Indonesia, and the health hazards associated with cockle consumption

Researchers surveyed microplastic contamination in coastal sediments and cockles along the East Java coast of Indonesia and assessed the potential health risks from consuming the shellfish. They found microplastics, predominantly fibers and fragments, in all sediment and cockle tissue samples, with consumers potentially ingesting tens of thousands of microplastic particles per year. The findings raise concerns about dietary microplastic exposure for communities that regularly eat shellfish from these waters.

2023 Marine Pollution Bulletin 22 citations
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Abundance and characteristics of microplastics in the northern coastal waters of Surabaya, Indonesia

Microplastics were characterized in coastal waters off Surabaya, Indonesia, with fibers as the most common shape and polyethylene terephthalate as the dominant polymer, reflecting textile and packaging waste inputs to the region.

2019 Marine Pollution Bulletin 176 citations
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Microplastic pollution in Surabaya River Water and Aquatic Biota, Indonesia

Researchers surveyed microplastic contamination in the Surabaya River and its aquatic organisms in Indonesia, finding MPs in water, sediment, and multiple fish species, with fiber concentrations highest near densely populated urban areas and fish tissue contamination raising concerns for human exposure through seafood consumption.

2021 IOP Conference Series Materials Science and Engineering 28 citations
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Distribution of Microplastics in Coastal Waters and Their Implications for the Marine Food Chain

Researchers sampled surface water, sediments, and marine organisms from urban, industrial, and conservation coastal zones in Indonesia to assess microplastic distribution and food chain implications. Industrial zones had the highest microplastic concentrations, and filter feeders accumulated more particles than fin fish, indicating distinct exposure pathways through the marine food web.

2025 Aquapolis.
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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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Water Pollution Index and Microplastic Ecological Risk in The North Coastal Area of Situbondo

Researchers assessed water quality and microplastic ecological risk across 15 locations along the northern coast of Situbondo, Indonesia, and found mild water pollution throughout the study area. Microplastics were found at all sampling sites, with industrial-adjacent areas and estuaries showing higher ecological risk than natural river locations. The study provides baseline data on the extent of microplastic contamination in an Indonesian coastal region and highlights the need for monitoring near industrial zones.

2025 Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan IPA 2 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