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ClearCan Coral Reef Restoration Programmes Facilitate Changes in Environmental Attitudes? A Case Study on a Rural Fisher Community in North Bali, Indonesia
This paper is not directly about microplastics — it is a qualitative study of how a coral reef restoration programme in north Bali, Indonesia influenced environmental attitudes and waste management behaviors among local fishing communities.
Effect of community participation on sustainable development: an assessment of sustainability domains in Malaysia
This paper is not relevant to microplastics — it investigates how community participation in coral reef conservation programs affects sustainable development outcomes in Malaysia.
Conservation Attitudes and Perceived Biodiversity Among Divers on the Spanish Mediterranean Coast: Insights from Local Ecological Knowledge
Researchers surveyed divers along the Spanish Mediterranean coast to assess perceived biodiversity in Marine Protected Areas versus non-protected areas using local ecological knowledge. Divers reported higher abundance of key species within MPAs, which aligns with empirical evidence of MPA effectiveness, but they tended to underestimate climate change impacts while overemphasizing pollution threats. The study suggests that diver education is a critical factor in shaping conservation attitudes and that local ecological knowledge can complement scientific monitoring in marine conservation.
Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices towards Plastic Pollution among Malaysians
Researchers assessed knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) toward plastic pollution among 294 Malaysian respondents via an online survey, using descriptive statistics, KAP scoring, and cross-tabulation to evaluate variation across sociodemographic groups. The study found that while awareness of plastic pollution was present, gaps between knowledge and actual waste reduction behavior persisted across the surveyed population.
Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices toward Plastic Pollution among Malaysians: Implications for Minimizing Plastic Use and Pollution
Researchers surveyed Malaysians about their knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding plastic pollution. The study found that while most people were aware of plastic pollution problems, there was a significant gap between awareness and actual behavior change. The findings suggest that education campaigns alone are insufficient and need to be paired with practical infrastructure and policy changes to reduce plastic use.
The pressures and opportunities for coral reef preservation and restoration in the Maldives
Researchers reviewed the pressures facing coral reefs in the Maldives, including climate change, pollution, and human activities, and outlined opportunities for preservation and restoration. The study highlights the high vulnerability of Maldivian coral reef ecosystems and emphasizes the importance of marine ecosystem services for human wellbeing in island nations.
Factors Affecting the Intention to Implement Pro-environmental Behaviors: A Case of Riverside Communities in Cotabato City Rivers, Mindanao Island, Philippines
Researchers applied the Theory of Planned Behavior to survey 387 riverside community residents in Cotabato City, Philippines, finding that attitude and subjective norms significantly predicted pro-environmental behavior intentions for river conservation, while gender moderated the relationship between perceived behavioral control and behavioral intention.
We Are All Alive: Understanding Connections between People and Coral Reefs in Samoa
This study combined ecological surveys, socioeconomic data, and local interviews to understand the relationship between Samoan communities and the coral reef ecosystems they depend on. It highlights the importance of integrating local knowledge with scientific data when assessing ecosystem health threats including plastic pollution.
Multi-Criteria Relationship Analysis of Knowledge, Perception, and Attitude of Stakeholders for Engagement towards Maritime Pollution at Sea, Beach, and Coastal Environments
Researchers used multi-criteria analysis to assess the knowledge, perceptions, and attitudes of stakeholders toward marine pollution governance, finding persistent gaps between awareness and action, and identifying barriers to mobilizing the level of engagement needed for effective protection of vulnerable coastal ecosystems.
Maritime students' views on coastal environmental conditions in Tanjung Pinang
Researchers examined maritime students' perceptions of coastal environmental conditions in Tanjungpinang, the capital of Indonesia's Riau Islands province, where residents primarily live in coastal areas affected by plastic and general waste pollution. The study explores awareness and attitudes toward coastal conservation, including mangrove planting and waste reduction behaviors, among this population living in direct contact with the marine environment.
Fostering Environmental Stewardship through Mangrove Ecotourism: A Study on Gili Sulat's Educational Impact
Researchers studied the educational impact of mangrove ecotourism at Gili Sulat, Lombok, Indonesia, examining how ecotourism activities foster environmental stewardship among visitors and local communities. Findings suggest that mangrove ecotourism programs can effectively raise ecological awareness and motivate conservation behavior when designed with clear educational goals.
Abundance and Characteristics of Microplastics in Coral Reefs at Penimbangan Waters
Researchers assessed microplastic abundance and characteristics in coral reef tissues and sediments at Penimbangan Beach, finding MPs in all 12 coral samples analyzed. Fiber and fragment types dominated, with polymers matching common fishing and packaging materials, reflecting local pollution inputs to the reef ecosystem.
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.
Coastal Clean Up sebagai Upaya Penguatan Strategi Pengelolaan Kawasan Konservasi Pesisir dan Pulau-pulau Kecil (KKP3K) Paloh Kalimantan Barat
Researchers evaluated coastal clean-up activities as a strategy for strengthening conservation area management in Indonesia, examining how organized clean-up programs increased community engagement and improved plastic waste removal from protected coastal zones. The study found that participatory clean-ups built local stewardship and generated useful data on debris composition and distribution.
Coastal Community Perceptions of Waste Management as an Effort to Maintain Marine Sustainability in Tapanuli Tengah Regency, North Sumatera
Researchers assessed coastal community perceptions of waste management and marine sustainability in Central Tapanuli Regency, North Sumatra, using a mixed-methods survey of 100 respondents across three villages. Results showed an average agreement rate of 91.16% on the importance of waste management for marine sustainability, though practical waste utilisation capacity for income generation remained limited.
Citizen Science in the Philippines: Coastal biodiversity engagements on a small island
This paper is not directly about microplastics; it surveys public participation in citizen science projects on a small Philippine island, focusing on coastal biodiversity conservation and volunteerism patterns by gender and age.
Public perceptions of marine environmental issues: A case study of coastal recreational users in Italy
Researchers surveyed 202 coastal recreational users along Italy's Adriatic coast about their perceptions of marine environmental issues, finding that awareness of marine litter, pollution, and overfishing was high, and that observed coastal changes and pro-environmental behaviors were primarily shaped by demographic factors such as gender and water use frequency.
What Kind Of World Do I Want To Live In?
Researchers document student participation in marine conservation service-learning activities including microplastics research, mangrove planting, and oyster reef census work in the Indian River Lagoon, examining how community engagement shapes perspectives on the kind of world students wish to inhabit.
Factors Affecting the Intention to Implement Pro-environmental Behaviors: A Case of Riverside Communities in Cotabato City Rivers, Mindanao Island, Philippines
A study of riverside communities in Cotabato City, Philippines, examined what factors influence residents' intention to adopt environmentally protective behaviors, including proper waste disposal. Understanding community behavior drivers is relevant to reducing the plastic pollution that Filipino rivers contribute to the ocean.
Plastic Management on the Kelapa Island, Indonesia: Analysis of Community Perception and Participation
A survey of 300 residents on Kelapa Island, Indonesia found largely positive perceptions of plastic waste management, with knowledge and government/community leader guidance significantly associated with better attitudes. The study highlights the role of community participation in sustaining plastic waste management programs on small islands.