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Microplastic Distribution in Beach Sediments: Comparison Between the North and South Waters of East Java Island, Indonesia

Researchers compared microplastic concentrations in beach sediments on the north (Java Sea) versus south (Indian Ocean) sides of eastern Java Island, Indonesia, finding higher levels on the northern beaches that are closer to major population centers and shipping lanes. Fiber shapes and blue color dominated across all sites, and concentrations ranged from about 55 to 103 particles per kilogram. The study highlights how local population density, coastal morphology, and ocean current patterns together shape where microplastics accumulate on tropical beaches.

2023 Jurnal Ilmiah Perikanan dan Kelautan 9 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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Microplastic pollution profile in the Indian Ocean of the Southern Java Island, Indonesia

A survey of 17 sites along the southern coast of Java Island found microplastics throughout beach sand, seawater, and seabed sediment, with fragments and fibers being most common and black and transparent particles dominating. The study identifies wide spatial variation across Indonesia's most populous island, providing baseline data to support the country's national marine debris strategy targeting 2025.

2023 Environmental Challenges 9 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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Microplastic Abundance in Sediment in Pangandaran Waters, West Java, Indonesia

This study measured microplastic abundance in sediments across Pangandaran waters, finding highest concentrations of fibers and fragments near tourism-affected coastal zones and identifying particle size (106–250 µm) as the dominant fraction retained in sediments. Oceanographic factors including waves, tides, and currents were identified as the primary mechanisms controlling microplastic distribution across the sampling sites.

2023 Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
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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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Microplastics in the surface sediments from the eastern waters of Java Sea, Indonesia

Microplastics were found in surface sediments at all five sampling stations in the eastern Java Sea of Indonesia, near areas with heavy fishing and industrial activity. The study adds to documentation of widespread microplastic contamination in Indonesian coastal waters.

2019 F1000Research 60 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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Microplastics in Sediments of East Surabaya, Indonesia: Regional Characteristics and Potential Risks

Microplastic occurrence and distribution were characterized for the first time in sediments from 16 sites along urban and mangrove coastal areas of East Surabaya, Indonesia. Microplastic abundances ranged from undetected to 598 items per kilogram, with higher contamination in urban areas and characteristics reflecting mixed local plastic waste sources.

2022 International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 40 citations
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Occurrence and distribution of microplastics in the beach sediment of Anday Beach, West Papua (Indonesia)

Researchers measured microplastic occurrence and distribution in beach sediments at Anday Beach in West Papua, Indonesia, finding microplastics present across sampling sites. The findings document plastic contamination reaching a relatively remote Indonesian coastal area.

2021 IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science 9 citations
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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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Spatial Distribution and Quantification of Microplastic Contamination in Sediments of Kaliratu Coastal Waters, Kebumen, Indonesia

Researchers found microplastics in sediments along Kaliratu Beach in Indonesia at concentrations of 25–57.5 particles/kg, with fibres, fragments, films, and pellets all present, and used hydrodynamic modelling to trace how seasonal monsoon currents distribute them along the coastline. The findings highlight that even relatively remote Indonesian coastal areas near shrimp ponds and other anthropogenic activity are accumulating measurable plastic pollution.

2026 Environmental Quality Management
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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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Spatial distribution of microplastic in sediment of the Citanduy River, West Java, Indonesia

This study mapped the spatial distribution of microplastics in sediments along the Citanduy River in West Java, Indonesia, finding widespread contamination that varied by location and land use. Rivers like the Citanduy act as conveyor belts carrying microplastics from inland areas to coastal and marine environments.

2021 IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science 7 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
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Distribution and Types of Microplastics in Coastal Sediments of Sepanjang Beach

Researchers characterised the distribution and types of microplastics in coastal sediments of Sepanjang Beach, Indonesia, examining microplastic presence in relation to gastropod digestive tract contamination in the local marine environment.

2025 Sriwijaya Journal of Environment
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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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Analisis Mikroplastik pada Sedimen di Pesisir Selat Sempu, Kabupaten Malang, Jawa Timur

This Indonesian study analyzed the abundance and characteristics of microplastics in coastal sediments of the Sempu Strait in Malang Regency, Java. The research found microplastics at all sampling sites and used ocean current and tidal data to understand how local conditions influence microplastic distribution in this coastal zone.

2023 Water and Marine Pollution Journal PoluSea
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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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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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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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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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Abundance and characterization of microplastic pollution in the wildlife reserve, Ramsar site, recreational areas, and national park in northern Jakarta and Kepulauan Seribu, Indonesia

This is the first study to measure microplastic pollution in sediments across protected areas near Jakarta, Indonesia, including a wildlife reserve, a Ramsar wetland site, and a marine national park. Microplastics were found at all locations, with higher concentrations closer to human activity and during the dry season. The results suggest that even designated conservation areas are not spared from microplastic contamination.

2023 Chemosphere 15 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