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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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Abundance of microplastic in sediment around the west coast of Situbondo, East Java

Microplastic abundance was surveyed in beach sediments along the west coast of Situbondo, East Java, Indonesia, finding contamination at all seven sampled beaches with patterns reflecting local plastic use, waste management, and oceanographic transport.

2023 Omni-Akuatika 3 citations
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 the tropical Northwestern Pacific Ocean and the Indonesian seas

Researchers measured microplastic abundance in the tropical Northwestern Pacific and Indonesian seas, finding very low concentrations in open-ocean currents but an order of magnitude higher levels in the Indonesian straits due to river runoff and current convergence patterns.

2023 Journal of Sea Research 50 citations
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Abundance, characteristics, and distribution of microplastics in Banda Sea and Seram Sea, Indonesia

Researchers measured the abundance, characteristics, and distribution of microplastics in the surface waters of Banda Sea and Seram Sea, Indonesia, finding concentrations ranging from 4.69 to 22.48 items/L with an average of 14.07 items/L. Fibers, fragments, and pellets of PET, HDPE, LDPE, PVC, PP, and nylon were detected, with highest abundances near Ambon city and lower concentrations in open deep-sea areas due to reduced anthropogenic influence.

2023 IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science 3 citations
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Microplastic abundance and its relationship with sediment grain size in seagrass and bare flats of Panjang Island, Banten Bay, Indonesia

Researchers surveying Panjang Island in Indonesia's Banten Bay found microplastics throughout both seagrass and bare sediment areas, with finer-grained sediments accumulating more particles. Seagrass beds appeared to trap more microplastics than bare areas, meaning these critical coastal habitats — already under stress — may concentrate plastic pollution and expose the organisms sheltering in them to higher doses.

2026 BIO Web of Conferences
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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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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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The first occurrence, spatial distribution and characteristics of microplastic particles in sediments from Banten Bay, Indonesia

Researchers reported the first characterisation of microplastic pollution in sediments from Banten Bay, Indonesia, finding an average concentration of 267 particles/kg dry weight across 25 stations, with expanded polystyrene foam (38%) and particles sized 500-1000 micrometres as the most common form. Higher concentrations near river mouths and fine sediment areas suggest riverine inputs as the primary pathway for plastic pollution into this rapidly developing coastal bay.

2019 The Science of The Total Environment 119 citations
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Estimation of bottom microplastic flux in the Indonesian seas

Using ocean circulation models and Lagrangian particle tracking, researchers estimated microplastic flux to the seafloor from 68 Indonesian rivers, finding that accumulation concentrates within 50-100 km of major islands. The Karimata Strait, Java Sea, and South Java were identified as the primary accumulation zones within Indonesia's Fisheries Management Areas.

2024 Marine Pollution Bulletin 4 citations
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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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Characteristics and Abundance of Microplastics Pollution in Water and Sediment in the Bogowonto River

Sampling of Indonesia's Bogowonto River found microplastic concentrations of 127–253 particles per cubic meter in water and 100–237 particles per kilogram in sediment, with fibers the dominant shape and polyamide and polypropylene the most common polymer types. The study identifies agricultural runoff, hospital waste, and domestic sewage as key sources, and shows that the river's meander pattern concentrates microplastics at certain locations — information useful for targeting mitigation efforts.

2024 Ecological Engineering & Environmental Technology 2 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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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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Analisis Jenis Mikroplastik pada Sedimen Dasar Perairan Pulau Untung Jawa, Kepulauan Seribu, DKI Jakarta

Researchers analyzed microplastic types and distribution in bottom sediments of Untung Jawa Island waters, Kepulauan Seribu, Jakarta, finding that gravel sand sediments contained the highest microplastic counts and identifying a relationship between tidal currents and spatial distribution of microplastic particles across sampling stations.

2022 Jurnal Indonesia Sosial Sains 8 citations
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Microplastic contamination during the peak of upwelling in Maluku Sea, Indonesia

Microplastics are widespread even in the open ocean upwelling zones of Indonesia, where nutrient-rich deep water rises to the surface. Researchers found an average of 7.6 microplastic items per liter in surface waters and over 300 items per kilogram in deep-sea sediments of the Maluku Sea — with fragments and fibers dominating, and tire-related rubber polymers notably present. The findings suggest that ocean circulation patterns in these ecologically vital fishing areas are actively concentrating and redistributing plastic pollution, with implications for marine food webs and fisheries management.

2025 Environmental Pollution 1 citations