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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.

2021 IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science 7 citations
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Tiny and Everywhere: Microplastic Density and Distribution in Sediments along the West Coast of Lombok Island, Indonesia

Researchers found microplastics in sediments along the entire west coast of Lombok Island, Indonesia, with fibers being the most common type. The study documents widespread microplastic contamination in a region previously unstudied, raising concerns for local marine life and fishing communities.

2023 The Philippine journal of science 1 citations
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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.

2022 Journal of Marine Research 9 citations
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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.

2023 Jurnal Laut Khatulistiwa 2 citations
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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.

2024 Water and Marine Pollution Journal PoluSea
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Distribusi mikroplastik pada sedimen di Muara Badak, Kabupaten Kutai Kartanegara

An Indonesian study found microplastic fragments, films, and fibers in coastal estuary sediments at multiple stations, including residential and mangrove areas. The results document microplastic contamination in Indonesian coastal sediments and reflect the country's status as one of the world's largest plastic waste producers.

2015 DEPIK 103 citations
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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.

2020 IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science 18 citations
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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.

2020 Jurnal Sapa Laut (Jurnal Ilmu Kelautan) 16 citations
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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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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
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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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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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Microplastics Characteristics in Water and Sediment From Three Ecosystems on Sari Ringgung Beach, Pesawaran Regency, Lampung Province

Researchers sampled water and sediment across mangrove, seagrass, and coral reef ecosystems at an Indonesian beach, finding microplastic contamination in all three habitats with the mangrove ecosystem showing the highest concentrations — up to 467 particles per kilogram of sediment. Fibers, films, and fragments smaller than 1 mm were the most common forms found, highlighting widespread microplastic pollution across multiple coastal ecosystem types.

2025 Advances in physics research/Advances in Physics Research
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Distribusi mikroplastik di perairan Pulau Bengkalis Kabupaten Bengkalis Provinsi Riau

This Indonesian study assessed the distribution of microplastics in the waters around Bengkalis Island in Riau Province. Microplastics were detected throughout the sampling sites, reflecting plastic pollution patterns common in Indonesian coastal and river-adjacent waters.

2020 DEPIK 16 citations
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Abundance 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.

2025 IOSR Journal of Environmental Science Toxicology and Food Technology
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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.

2021 IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science 9 citations
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Analisis Kelimpahan Mikroplastik Pada Perairan Pulau Payung, Sumatera Selatan

Microplastics were found in the coastal waters of Payung Island in South Sumatra, Indonesia, with fibers being the most common type. The findings contribute to baseline data on microplastic pollution in Indonesian coastal waters, where contamination poses risks to marine ecosystems and human food sources.

2021
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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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Identifikasi Mikroplastik pada Sedimen Pantai Sukaraja, Lampung

Researchers identified and characterized microplastics in sediments from Sukaraja Beach in Bandar Lampung, Indonesia, finding 42 particles per sample including fibers, films, fragments, and pellets in transparent, blue, black, red, and brown colors at a uniform abundance of 93.34 particles/kg across all three sampling stations.

2022 Jurnal Kelautan Tropis 9 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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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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Spatial Distribution of Microplastics Abundance Along Selected Beaches in Kelantan, Malaysia

Researchers surveyed ten beaches along the Kelantan coast in Malaysia and found over 1,600 microplastic particles, averaging about 5.4 pieces per gram of sediment, with fragments being the most common type. PVC, polypropylene, and polystyrene were the dominant polymer types, and intertidal zones were the most heavily contaminated areas. The study provides important baseline data on microplastic pollution patterns along these Malaysian coastlines, which can help guide future cleanup and prevention efforts.

2025 Scientific Research Journal 4 citations
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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.

2023 DEPIK 16 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