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ClearCoastal 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.
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.
Analysis of Fishermen's Basic Skills Training With A Computer-Based SECI Knowledge Management Approach
This Indonesian study explored how traditional and formal fisheries knowledge interacts with innovation among fishing communities. The research focuses on sustainable fisheries management and community education rather than microplastics, though plastic pollution in Indonesian fisheries is an ongoing challenge.
Income Realization Concept for Sustaining Fish Balance: An Eco-Ethnomethodology of Fisherman Kawruh Jati
This qualitative eco-ethnomethodological study examined kawruh jati fishermen in Indonesia, analyzing how traditional ecological knowledge informs fish stock balance assessments and the relationship between actual catch and fish availability as a framework for sustainable income.
When Plastics Dominate the Seas: a Study of the Threat to Coastal Community Development from Plastic Waste
This qualitative study investigated the ecological, health, and economic impacts of plastic pollution on coastal communities in the Riau Islands, Indonesia, focusing on effects on marine ecosystems and fishermen's livelihoods. Plastic waste was found to threaten fish stocks and fishing income, illustrating how marine plastic pollution directly undermines coastal community development.
Alternative Conservation Paradigms and Ecological Knowledge of Small-Scale Artisanal Fishers in a Changing Marine Scenario in Argentina
Researchers used ethnographic interviews to document the ecological knowledge and conservation paradigms of small-scale artisanal fishers in Argentina's Bahía Blanca Estuary, finding that fishers held a communalist worldview and detailed knowledge of climate-driven and pollution-related changes that could meaningfully inform co-management strategies.
Coastal Community Perspective, Waste Density, and Spatial Area toward Sustainable Waste Management (Case Study: Ambon Bay, Indonesia)
Researchers assessed community perspectives and waste density in coastal areas of Ambon Bay, Indonesia, finding that improving community understanding of waste management is essential for supporting sustainable coastal waste management programs.
Upaya Peningkatan Kualitas Ekosistem Pesisir dan Laut melalui Kegiatan Coastal Cleanup di Desa Way Lubuk
This Indonesian study documented a coastal cleanup initiative in Way Lubuk village and assessed the composition of marine debris collected. Plastic waste dominated the collected debris, threatening local marine and coastal ecosystems. The project combined community engagement with scientific monitoring to address marine litter at the local level.
Formulate an incentive model to involve communities’ industries in coastal waste management, Makassar, Indonesia
This paper is not about microplastics — it proposes a community and industry incentive model for improving coastal waste management in Makassar, Indonesia, through public-private partnerships and financial reward schemes.
Costal Poverty and Vulnerability Dynamics
This review synthesizes evidence on poverty and vulnerability dynamics in coastal communities, highlighting how dependence on natural resources increases susceptibility to environmental changes and marine pollution including microplastics. The authors identify how climate change and pollution compound livelihood insecurity in remote coastal areas.
Ocean plastic crisis—Mental models of plastic pollution from remote Indonesian coastal communities
Remote coastal communities in Indonesia are overwhelmed by plastic pollution despite low plastic literacy, largely because rising living standards have increased single-use plastic consumption while geography and poor waste infrastructure leave communities with few disposal options. The study highlights the need for supply-side interventions and better waste management systems, not just consumer education.
Do community entrepreneurial development shape the sustainability of tourist villages?
This paper is not relevant to microplastics — it examines how community entrepreneurial development influences the sustainability of tourism villages in Banten Province, Indonesia.
Empowerment of Housewives Group in Sabilambo Village through Training on Making Catfish Meatballs as an Effort to Increase Family Income
This community development paper describes training workshops for homemakers in an Indonesian village on making catfish-based food products to supplement family income. It is not related to microplastics or environmental research.
University Extension and Informal Education: Useful Tools for Bottom-Up Ocean and Coastal Literacy of Primary School Children in Brazil
Brazilian researchers used university extension programs and informal education to improve ocean literacy among coastal schoolchildren, who showed little knowledge of marine issues despite living near the coast. The program demonstrated that community-based education can raise awareness of microplastic pollution and other ocean threats.
Marine Litter, Marine Mega-Fauna Species and Communities’ Knowledge to Identify Marine Species and Ecological Roles along Ilaje Coastal Communities in Ondo State, Nigeria
Researchers investigated marine litter distribution and community knowledge of marine mega-fauna species and their ecological roles along the Ilaje Coastal Communities in Ondo State, Nigeria. The study assessed coastline hygiene conditions and local ecological literacy as part of a broader marine ecosystem conservation strategy.
Analysis of Community Social Capital Inclusiveness Towards Waste Pollution Prevention by Shrimp Farming Company: A Case Study of Waste Pollution in Pasir Kuning Beach Area
This qualitative study examined how community social capital in a shrimp farming area in Indonesia could be mobilized to prevent wastewater pollution from local aquaculture operations. Addressing pollution from aquaculture is relevant to reducing plastic and chemical contamination in coastal marine environments.
Behavior of coastal communities in dealing with microplastic pollution in salt ponds in Cirebon Regency
Researchers analyzed the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of coastal communities in Cirebon Regency, Indonesia regarding microplastic pollution in salt ponds, assessing correlations between community awareness and domestic plastic waste management practices.
Can 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.
Local Wisdom Through Online Short Story Literacy as a Means of Marine Conservation
Researchers investigated the use of online short story literacy rooted in local wisdom as a tool for marine conservation education, documenting how social change has eroded traditional ecological knowledge and exploring digital literacy as a way to revive it. The study demonstrates the potential for combining cultural heritage and digital platforms to promote stewardship of degraded marine ecosystems.
Awareness, perception and adaptation strategies of fisher community towards marine plastic pollution along Mumbai coast, Maharashtra, India
Researchers surveyed fisher communities along the Mumbai coast in Maharashtra, India, using a 5-point Likert scale to assess their awareness, perceptions, and adaptation strategies regarding marine plastic pollution. The study found varied levels of awareness among fishing communities and identified behavioral and community-based adaptation strategies being employed, underscoring the importance of engaging coastal communities in plastic pollution management.
The Analyzing of Social Economic Impacted By Optimalization Of Recycling Waste As Supported For Circular Economy On Community-Based Tourism In Pasaran Island
Researchers investigated how waste recycling initiatives on Pasaran Island, Indonesia, created alternative livelihoods — particularly for women — finding that optimizing organic and plastic waste management generated approximately 50% profit margins and contributed to improved social and environmental conditions.
Challenges in Implementing Sustainable Marine Tourism Policy against the Threat of Waste in Coastal Areas
Researchers investigated the challenges of implementing sustainable marine tourism policies against plastic waste pollution at coastal sites in Indonesia, including Kuta Beach, Bali, finding that government policy alone is insufficient and that community participation is essential for effective waste management.
Plastic Marine Waste and its Potential for Indonesian Indigenous Communities
This article explores the potential for Indonesian indigenous communities to play a role in addressing marine plastic waste, combining traditional ecological knowledge with waste management strategies. It highlights cultural and governance dimensions of plastic pollution responses in coastal Indonesia.
Peningkatan Kesadaran Masyarakat Pesisir Pangandaran dalam Menangani Dampak Sampah di Lingkungan Pesisir
This Indonesian community engagement study aimed to raise awareness among coastal residents of Pangandaran about the impacts of plastic waste pollution on marine environments. Community education and behavior change are essential components of reducing the plastic waste that degrades into microplastics.