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ClearAbundance of Microplastics in the Waters of Pelangan Village, West Lombok as an Indicator of Pollution
Researchers measured microplastic abundance in water, sediment, and gastropod samples from three locations in Pelangan Village, West Lombok, Indonesia, finding microplastic contamination in all compartments and establishing baseline pollution levels for this coastal area.
Microplastic Pollution in the Aquatic Ecosystem of Gili Trawangan, Lombok: Abundance, Characteristics, and Implications in Tourism Area
Researchers assessed microplastic pollution in the aquatic ecosystem of Gili Trawangan, Lombok, Indonesia, quantifying particle abundance, characterizing morphological types and polymer compositions, and discussing implications for the marine environment and the local tourism-dependent economy.
Occurrence And Abundance Of Microplastics In Coral Reef Sediment: A Case Study In Sekotong, Lombok-Indonesia
Microplastics were found in coral reef sediments in Sekotong, Lombok, Indonesia, with possible contributions from ocean current transport through the Indonesian Throughflow. The findings highlight that microplastic contamination has reached Indonesia's coral reef ecosystems, which are among the most biodiverse on Earth.
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.
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.
Komposisi dan Kepadatan Mikroplastik di Sedimen Perairan Pulau Los, Kota Tanjungpinang, Kepulauan Riau
Researchers surveyed Los Island's coastal sediments in Tanjungpinang, Indonesia, and found microplastics at all 30 sampling points, with fibers, fragments, and films present in both sandy and muddy substrates. The study documented that plastic waste has penetrated the sediments of this island environment, threatening the benthic organisms that live there. These findings add to growing evidence that even relatively remote Indonesian island coastlines are significantly contaminated with microplastics from land-based and marine sources.
Kelimpahan Mikroplastik di Perairan Pulau Temajo Mempawah Kalimantan Barat
This Indonesian study measured microplastic abundance in the waters around Temajo Island in West Kalimantan, finding widespread contamination from fibers, fragments, and films. The results contribute to mapping microplastic pollution across Indonesian coastal ecosystems, which are under pressure from both land-based and marine plastic sources.
Jenis dan Kelimpahan Mikroplastik Pada Sedimen di Gili Ketapang, Probolinggo
Researchers investigated the types and abundance of microplastics in sediment samples collected from Gili Ketapang, a small island in Probolinggo, Indonesia, where poor waste management has led to visible plastic accumulation along the coastline. The study documented microplastic contamination in coastal sediments near a fishing community, providing baseline data for this understudied Indonesian marine environment.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Occurrence of microplastics on beach sediment at Libong, a pristine island in Andaman Sea, Thailand
Researchers surveyed microplastic contamination in beach and mudflat sediments at Libong Island, a relatively pristine site in Thailand's Andaman Sea. Despite the island's protected status, microplastics were found throughout, with fibers making up 59% of detected particles, showing that plastic pollution reaches even remote coastal ecosystems.
Microplastics in sediment of Indonesia waters : A systematic review of occurrence, monitoring and potential environmental risks
This systematic review compiles research on microplastic pollution in Indonesian water sediments, finding widespread contamination across the country's rivers, lakes, and coastal areas. Since Indonesia is one of the world's largest archipelago nations, this plastic pollution threatens both marine ecosystems and the seafood that local communities depend on.
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.
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.
Linking the Tourism Activity to the Occurrence and Distribution of Microplastics
Researchers assessed microplastic abundance, type, and spatial distribution in coastal water, sediments, and fish across three zones of Gili Trawangan, Indonesia, finding that tourism-related activities concentrated microplastics at recreational beaches with concentrations reaching 19.25 particles/L.
Study of Identification of Microplastic Waste in Sand Sediment at Lambutoa Beach, Takalar Regency
Researchers collected sand sediment samples from Lambutoa Beach in Indonesia and identified microplastics by size, shape, and polymer type. The study adds to documentation of widespread coastal microplastic contamination in Indonesia, where plastic waste management remains a significant challenge.
Identifikasi Mikroplastik Pada Sedimen di Pulau Perak, Jakarta Indonesia
Researchers identified and characterised microplastics in sediments at Perak Island, Jakarta, Indonesia, examining the shapes, sizes, and composition of plastic particles smaller than 5 mm that accumulate in coastal sediment environments.
Assessment of microplastic characterization and distribution from surface water and the seabed in the Flores Sea, Indonesia
Researchers surveyed microplastic pollution in the surface water and seabed of the Flores Sea in Indonesia, a key part of the ocean current system linking the Pacific and Indian Oceans. They found microplastic contamination at all sampling sites, with fibers being the most common type and polyethylene the dominant polymer. The study matters because ocean currents in this region can carry microplastics across vast marine ecosystems far from their source.
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.
Distribusi Mikroplastik Pada Sedimen Di Perairan Teluk Kendari
This Indonesian study (in Bahasa Indonesia) examined the distribution and abundance of microplastics in sediments from Kendari Bay, finding widespread contamination across sampling sites. The results add to growing evidence of microplastic accumulation in coastal sediment environments in Southeast Asia.
A Comparative Assessment of Microplastic Abundance in Conservation vs. Residential Coastal Sediments in Bitung, North Sulawesi Indonesia
Researchers compared microplastic abundance in coastal sediments at a nature reserve (Tangkoko) versus an industrial port (Maesa) in Bitung, North Sulawesi, finding significantly higher levels at the industrial site, with fibers and fragments as the dominant forms.