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ClearKomposisi Dan Kepadatan Sampah Laut Pada Tiga Bagian Dari Pantai Mangatasik Kecamatan Tombariri Kabupaten Minahasa
This paper is not about microplastics — it surveys the composition and density of meso- and macro-scale marine debris on a tourist beach in Indonesia, cataloguing litter types but not examining microplastic-scale particles or health effects.
Karakteristik Sampah Makroplastik di Pantai Wisata Lamaru Kota Balikpapan
Not relevant to microplastics — this Indonesian study characterizes the types and weight of macroplastic debris on a tourist beach in Balikpapan, East Kalimantan, comparing debris between two seasons; it focuses on large plastic litter rather than microplastics.
The abundance of Plastic Marine Debris on Beaches in Ambon Bay
Researchers measured plastic marine debris — including large microplastics, mesoplastics, and macroplastics — on two beaches in Ambon Bay, Indonesia. The study provides baseline data on plastic pollution levels in a region with growing coastal populations and limited plastic waste management infrastructure.
Assessment of Macroplastic Pollution on Selected Tourism Beaches of Barobo, Surigao Del Sur, Philippines
Researchers assessed macroplastic pollution on tourism beaches in Barobo, Philippines, finding substantial litter accumulation dominated by single-use plastics, with contamination levels raising concerns for marine ecosystems and tourism viability in a country that ranks among the world's largest contributors to ocean plastic pollution.
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.
Assessment of marine litter in the mangrove forest in the Ciénaga de Mallorquín, Colombian Caribbean region
This paper is not directly about microplastics; it assesses macro marine litter (including plastic debris) in a Colombian mangrove lagoon, finding that plastics dominate the waste but focusing on litter at scales larger than the microplastic size range.
Occurrence of Macro- and Micro-Plastics on Pasir Pandak Beach, Sarawak, Malaysia
Researchers documented the presence of both macro- and microplastics on Pasir Pandak Beach in Sarawak, Malaysia, finding microplastics more abundant than macroplastics, with fibers and fragments dominating and HDPE, polyester, polypropylene, and polystyrene as the primary polymer types identified.
Plastic pollution in Leeward, Moorea and Cook islands (South Pacific): A baseline study
Researchers conducted a baseline survey of beach macrolitter and microplastics in surface waters and sediments across six islands in French Polynesia and the Cook Islands, finding high macroplastic contamination on most beaches with densities of 18-58 items per 100 meters. Surface water microplastic concentrations were low (0-4668 particles per km), suggesting localized contamination linked to tourism and coastal activities rather than widespread oceanic inputs.
Identifikasi Jenis Dan Kepadatan Sampah Laut Di Pantai Mutiara Indah Dan Pelangi Kabupaten Kutai Kartanegara
This paper is not about microplastics — it surveys the type, density, and weight of macro and meso marine litter washed ashore on two beaches in Kutai Kartanegara Regency, Indonesia.
Macro Waste and Microplastics on Moyo and Medang Islands, Nusa Tenggara Barat, Indonesia
Surveys of beaches on Moyo and Medang islands in Indonesia found macro waste and microplastics distributed across both populated and remote shorelines. The study documents plastic pollution reaching relatively undisturbed island ecosystems, highlighting the far-reaching spread of plastic debris in Southeast Asian marine environments.
Abundance and Distribution of Macro- and Mesoplastic Debris on Selected Beaches in the Northern Strait of Malacca
Macro- and mesoplastic debris surveys at four beaches in the northern Strait of Malacca, Malaysia, found concentrations up to 9.77 g per square meter of macroplastics, dominated by packaging materials, with even a Marine Protected Area site showing significant plastic accumulation.
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.
Debris from plastic products in the beaches around Northern Ambon Island
This study measured plastic debris density across different size categories in coastal areas of northern Ambon Island, Indonesia, finding all size classes present. The research documents the extent of plastic contamination on Indonesian coasts and provides data for waste management planning.
Distribution and types of microplastics on the coast of Aipiri and Andai Beaches, Manokwari District, Indonesia
Researchers surveyed two beaches in Manokwari District, Indonesia, finding microplastics distributed across both sites with fragments and films as the dominant types, raising concern about plastic pollution entering coastal marine ecosystems in this biodiversity-rich region.
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.
Litter assessment on sandy beaches along the Brazilian coast: a large-scale analysis of macrolitter and microplastics
Researchers conducted a large-scale assessment of macrolitter and microplastic contamination on sandy beaches along the Brazilian coast, characterizing pollution patterns, dominant polymer types, and potential anthropogenic sources across multiple sites.
Marine Debris Composition and Abundance: A Case Study of Selected Coastlines in Ujong Karang, Meulaboh, West Aceh
Researchers assessed the composition, characteristics, and abundance of marine debris on two economically active coastlines in West Aceh, Indonesia, comparing a fishing-adjacent beach and a tourism beach to characterize plastic and other waste accumulation patterns in relation to coastal land use activities.
Sebaran Sampah Pantai di Pulau Timor, Nusa Tenggara Timur: Kajian pada Pantai Rekreasi
Indonesian researchers surveyed beach debris distribution on six tourism beaches in Timor Island, finding plastic as the dominant litter type. The study provides baseline data needed to manage coastal plastic pollution at a local level and protect both the environment and the tourism economy.
Spatial and temporal variation of macro-, meso- and microplastic abundance on a remote coral island of the Maldives, Indian Ocean
Researchers conducted daily sampling of plastic debris on a remote Maldives island over seven consecutive days and found high spatial and temporal variability in plastic abundance despite the island's remoteness, warning that single-snapshot surveys can produce biased estimates and that future monitoring programs must account for natural fluctuations in deposition.
Karakteristik dan Sebaran Sampah Terdampar di Kawasan Pesisir Taman Nasional Bali Barat
This study characterized marine debris washed ashore in a national park in Bali, Indonesia, cataloging the types and distribution of litter across the coastline. The findings highlight how high-population and tourism activity contributes to coastal plastic contamination even in protected conservation areas.
Perception and Awareness of Marine Plastic Pollution in Selected Tourism Beaches of Barobo, Surigao del Sur, Philippines
Researchers surveyed marine plastic litter on four tourism beaches in the Philippines and assessed local perceptions of marine pollution among beach visitors, finding significant litter accumulation that tourism management practices have failed to control. The study links beach litter levels to tourism activities and highlights the need for integrated coastal management.
Marine Macro- and Micro Plastic Litter on Beach Sediment of Northern Peninsular Malaysia
A survey of beaches on Malaysia's northern Peninsular coast found abundant macro- and microplastic litter in sediments, with a correlation between the amount of macroplastic debris and microplastic concentration in the same area. The findings suggest that reducing visible plastic litter on beaches would also reduce the microplastic load accumulating in coastal sediments, where it can persist and affect marine organisms for decades.
A baseline study of meso and microplastic predominance in pristine beach sediment of the Indian tropical island ecosystem
Researchers conducted a baseline survey of meso- and microplastic contamination on beaches of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in India, finding plastic debris present even in these relatively remote tropical island ecosystems, with fragments and films being the most common types.
Marine Debris Accumulation on the Beach in Libong, a Small Island in Andaman Sea, Thailand
Researchers cataloged marine debris on beaches of Libong Island, Thailand, collecting samples over four months in 2019. Ceramic and glass debris were most abundant, followed by plastic, with fishing activities and ocean currents identified as the primary sources rather than the island's own population.