Papers

61,005 results
|
Article Tier 2

Characteristics of microplastics and comparison of estimated daily intake levels (EDI) in consumption shells in Kenjeran and Balekambang

This study characterized microplastics in edible bivalves (Anadara granosa, Crassostrea sp., and Perna viridis) from Kenjeran and Balekambang coastal sites in East Java, Indonesia, comparing estimated daily intake between the two regions and assessing human health exposure from bivalve consumption.

2025 BIO Web of Conferences
Article Tier 2

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
Article Tier 2

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
Article Tier 2

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
Article Tier 2

Ingested microplastics: a comparative analysis of contaminated shellfish from two sites in the Makassar Strait

Scientists compared microplastic contamination in shellfish from two sites in the Makassar Strait in Indonesia, finding microplastics in all samples tested. The types and amounts of microplastics varied between locations based on local oceanographic conditions and human activity. Since these shellfish are commonly eaten by local populations, the findings raise concerns about microplastic exposure through seafood consumption in the region.

2025 Environmental Monitoring and Assessment 5 citations
Article Tier 2

Microplastic abundance and characteristics in bivalves from Tam Giang-Cau Hai and O Loan Lagoons, coastal regions in Central Vietnam: Implication on human health

Researchers found microplastics in four types of commonly eaten shellfish from coastal lagoons in Central Vietnam, with an average of 0.3 to 0.9 particles per gram of tissue. Fibers were the most common shape, and the estimated weekly human intake from eating these shellfish ranged from about 56 to 486 particles. The study highlights that regular seafood consumption in coastal communities provides a direct route for microplastic exposure in the human diet.

2025 Marine Pollution Bulletin 6 citations
Article Tier 2

Determination of microplastics in commercial bivalves and estimation of exposure among population in Pasir Penambang, Kuala Selangor

Researchers measured microplastic abundance and characteristics in commercial bivalves from Pasir Penambang, Malaysia, and estimated human dietary exposure, finding that regular consumption of locally sold shellfish poses a notable microplastic ingestion risk.

2023 UiTM Institutional Repositories (Universiti Teknologi MARA)
Article Tier 2

DETECTION OF MICROPLASTICS IN BLOOD CLAM (Tegillarca granosa) AND GREEN MUSSEL (Perna viridis) FROM BERINGHARJO MARKET, YOGYAKARTA CITY

Microplastics were detected in blood clam and green mussel samples purchased from a market in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, with abundance and morphology data contributing to understanding of bivalve contamination in Indonesian coastal seafood.

2024 BIOMA Jurnal Ilmiah Biologi
Article Tier 2

Assessing Age-Specific Variability in Microplastic Intake Through Seafood Consumption: A Case Study in Central Java, Indonesia.

Researchers used Monte Carlo simulations combined with seafood consumption surveys of 982 residents in Semarang, Indonesia, finding that bivalves and crabs dominate microplastic intake across age groups, and that adolescents face the highest exposure — with daily intake reaching up to 427 particles per person at the 99.5th percentile.

2026 Journal of food science
Article Tier 2

Determination of Microplastic Compounds in Some Species of Freshwater Snails in Brantas River, East Java, Indonesia

This study examined microplastic contamination in three freshwater gastropod species from Indonesia's Brantas River system, documenting MP abundance and polymer types across sampling sites and species to assess contamination patterns in edible freshwater snails consumed locally.

2025 Baghdad Science Journal
Article Tier 2

Types and Abundance of Microplastics in Meretrix meretrix Clams and Sediments in the Sri Tanjung Coastal Area, Rupat Sub-District, Bengkalis

Researchers identified and quantified microplastics in Meretrix meretrix clams and coastal sediments at Sri Tanjung, Rupat Sub-district, Bengkalis Regency, Indonesia. The study examined microplastic types, size-based abundance differences, and the relationship between clam tissue and sediment microplastic loads in this coastal environment.

2025 Jurnal Perikanan dan Kelautan
Article Tier 2

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
Article Tier 2

Microplastics Contamination in the Kalirejo Coastal Area, East Java, Indonesia and their Presence in Green Mussels (Perna viridis)

Researchers surveyed the waters and green mussels along the Kalirejo coast in East Java, Indonesia, and found microplastics in all samples, with higher concentrations at shallower depths. Polyethylene fragments were the most common type, and there was a strong correlation between microplastic levels in the water and in mussel tissues, indicating the animals absorb plastics directly from their environment. The findings raise concerns about both ecological impacts and potential health risks from consuming contaminated shellfish in this major mussel farming region.

2025 Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology 4 citations
Article Tier 2

Microplastics in green mussels (Perna viridis) from Jakarta Bay, Indonesia, and the associated hazards to human health posed by their consumption

Researchers found microplastics in all 120 green mussels sampled from Jakarta Bay, identifying 12 polymer types, and estimated that Indonesian shellfish consumers may ingest up to 775,000 microplastic particles annually depending on consumption levels.

2023 Environmental Monitoring and Assessment 14 citations
Article Tier 2

Kandungan Mikroplastik pada Ikan Belanak (Mugil cephalus) dan Kerang Hijau (Perna viridis) di Pantai Mangunharjo Semarang dan Pantai Sayung Demak

Grey mullet and green mussels collected from two beaches in Central Java, Indonesia were analyzed for microplastic content alongside water and sediment samples. Microplastics were detected in all sample types, with fibers predominating. The study highlights potential human dietary exposure to microplastics through consumption of local seafood from contaminated coastal areas.

2022 Bioma Berkala Ilmiah Biologi 4 citations
Article Tier 2

Abundance of Microplastics in Two Venus Clams (Meretrix lyrata and Paratapes undulatus) from Estuaries in Central Vietnam

Microplastics were found at 2.17-5.36 items per gram in two edible bivalve species from Da Nang estuaries in Vietnam, with fibres dominant at 300-1500 microns, and estimated consumer intake from clam consumption of approximately 2489 microplastic items per person per year.

2023 Water 18 citations
Article Tier 2

Microplastic pollution in marine bivalves, surface water and sediments from an aquaculture in Portugal and possible intake by humans

Researchers assessed microplastic contamination in oysters, clams, surface water, and sediments at a Portuguese shellfish farm and estimated the resulting daily human intake from consuming these organisms. Diploid oysters and clams had higher microplastic levels than triploid oysters, and seasonal differences in accumulation were observed. The study provides practical estimates of how much microplastic people may consume through shellfish, contributing to ongoing efforts to quantify dietary exposure.

2025 Regional Studies in Marine Science 2 citations
Article Tier 2

Microplastics in Sediments and Antique Ark Cockles (Anadara antiquata) from Surabaya Coastline, East Java

Researchers quantified microplastics in sediments and Anadara antiquata cockles from two Surabaya coastline sites, finding higher contamination at the urban Bulak District site (5.1 particles/individual in cockles, 361 particles/kg in sediment) compared to the mangrove-covered Gunung Anyar area, with fibers dominating in cockle tissue.

2025 International Journal of Science and Research Archive
Article Tier 2

Characteristics and abundance of microplastics in bean clam (Donax sp.), Setawar Beach

Researchers found microplastics in bean clams (Donax sp.) collected at Setawar Beach, Indonesia, characterizing contaminating particles by type, color, and abundance, and noting that the site is exposed to plastic waste from domestic and fishing sources.

2025 SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología
Article Tier 2

Spatial Distribution of Microplastic Contamination in Blood Clams (anadara Granosa) on the Jeneponto Coast, South Sulawesi

Researchers mapped the distribution of microplastic contamination inside blood clams (Anadara granosa) harvested along the Jeneponto coast of South Sulawesi, Indonesia. The highest microplastic levels were found in clams from mangrove ecosystems and residential waterways, while river areas showed the lowest contamination. Because blood clams are widely eaten as a daily food source, these findings raise direct concerns about microplastic ingestion by local populations.

2023 Journal of Namibian Studies History Politics Culture 1 citations
Article Tier 2

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
Article Tier 2

Identification of microplastics in water in the Sukolilo Coastal Area, Bangkalan Regency, East Java

Researchers sampling coastal waters in Bangkalan, East Java found microplastic concentrations averaging 4.32 particles per liter, with fiber, fragment, and film shapes present in a range of sizes and colors. These elevated levels in a coastal area highlight the ongoing contamination of Indonesian marine environments and the potential for microplastics to enter seafood consumed locally.

2023 Symposium of Biology Education (Symbion)
Article Tier 2

Microplastic Contaminant in Indonesia: A review on Debris, Exposure, Health Risk and Future Perspective

This Indonesian review collates data on microplastic contamination across the country's marine and coastal environments, documenting debris in fish, shellfish, and seawater, and assessing exposure and health risks for the Indonesian population. Given Indonesia's status as one of the world's largest sources of ocean plastic waste, the findings underscore both local exposure risks and the country's critical role in global microplastic pollution.

2023 IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science 1 citations
Article Tier 2

Spatial and temporal trends of microplastic contamination in surface sediment of Benoa Bay: An urban estuary in Bali-Indonesia

Researchers examined microplastic contamination in sediments of Benoa Bay, an urban estuary in Bali, Indonesia, across rainy and dry seasons. The study found concentrations ranging from 9.51 to 90.60 particles per kilogram, with the highest levels near a landfill site, and polyethylene, polypropylene, and polystyrene were the most commonly identified polymers.

2024 Marine Pollution Bulletin 17 citations