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Analisis Kelimpahan dan Jenis Mikroplastik pada Sedimen di Pesisir Desa Pemuteran, Bali

Researchers analyzed the abundance and types of microplastics in intertidal sediments at four stations along the coast of Pemuteran Village, Bali, using density separation and wet peroxide oxidation, examining how different coastal environments influence MP accumulation patterns.

2025 Journal of Marine Research and Technology
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Kajian Kelimpahan Mikroplastik di Perairan Teluk Benoa Provinsi Bali

Researchers measured the type and abundance of microplastics in the waters of Benoa Bay in Bali, Indonesia, finding contamination across all sampling stations. The bay's high activity from tourism and port operations likely contributes to elevated microplastic levels.

2018 Current Trends in Aquatic Science 35 citations
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Factors influencing microplastic abundances in the sediments of a seagrass-dominated tropical atoll

Researchers investigated factors controlling microplastic abundance in sediments of a seagrass-dominated tropical atoll. They found that seagrass density, water flow patterns, and proximity to human settlements all influenced microplastic accumulation, with denser seagrass meadows trapping more particles in their sediments. The study raises concerns that microplastic buildup in seagrass ecosystems could threaten the ecological services these habitats provide, including carbon storage and biodiversity support.

2024 Environmental Pollution 12 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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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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An Assessment of Microplastics (MPs) Sedimentary Accumulation in Seagrass Meadows of Mare Island Conservation Area, North Maluku, Indonesia

Researchers conducted the first study of microplastic accumulation in seagrass meadow sediments at Mare Island Conservation Area, North Maluku, Indonesia, finding microplastic abundances of 13,839-37,000 particles per kilogram dry weight sediment, with fibres as the dominant morphology across both sampling stations.

2022 Omni-Akuatika 12 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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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
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Profil Pencemaran Mikroplastik Pada Sedimen Ekosistem Mangrove di Pulau Serangan, Bali

Indonesian researchers measured microplastic contamination in mangrove sediments at Serangan Island, Bali, sampling across different depths and land-use types to map the distribution of plastic particles in this coastal ecosystem. Mangroves act as natural plastic traps due to their dense root networks, making them important sentinels for monitoring coastal plastic pollution.

2026 Metamorfosa Journal of Biological Sciences
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Seagrass beds reveal high abundance of microplastic in sediments: A case study in the Baltic Sea

Seagrass bed sediments in the Baltic Sea were found to harbor significantly higher microplastic concentrations than surrounding bare sediments, indicating that seagrass canopies trap and accumulate microplastics and may be underappreciated hotspots of contamination.

2021 Marine Pollution Bulletin 55 citations
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Microplastic assessment in Seagrass ecosystem at Kodingareng Lompo Island of Makassar City

Researchers assessed microplastic contamination across multiple components of the seagrass ecosystem at Kodingareng Lompo Island in Indonesia, finding microplastics in sediments, surface water, fish, and benthic organisms. The study establishes baseline pollution data for a biodiverse coastal habitat and underscores the widespread reach of microplastic contamination.

2020 IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science 18 citations
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Microplastic contamination in sediment and Strombus sp. on Bintan Island, Indonesia

Researchers assessed microplastic contamination in sediment and Strombus sp. gastropods collected from Bintan Island, Indonesia, a designated marine conservation area. The study found microplastics present in both sediment and the marine snails, highlighting contamination risks to seagrass ecosystems and associated biota from widespread plastic consumption.

2023 IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science 3 citations
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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.

2021 Journal of Marine Research and Technology 12 citations
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Accumulation of microplastics in relation to the sediment grain size distribution in seagrass meadows in the coastal areas of Tuticorin, southeast coast of India

Researchers investigated the relationship between microplastic accumulation and sediment texture in seagrass meadows along the southeast coast of India. They found that seagrass sediments contained significantly higher microplastic concentrations than unvegetated areas, with polyethylene being the most common polymer detected. The findings suggest that seagrass meadows act as traps for microplastic pollutants, with sediment grain size influencing accumulation patterns.

2025 Marine Pollution Bulletin 5 citations
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Occurrence and characteristics of microplastics in the coral reef, sea grass and near shore habitats of Rameswaram Island, India

Researchers compared microplastic occurrence and characteristics alongside heavy metal contaminants in water and sediment across coral reef, seagrass, and nearshore habitats of Rameswaram Island, India, finding mean concentrations ranging from 24 to 96 items/L and identifying habitat-specific differences in contamination profiles.

2020 Marine Pollution Bulletin 71 citations
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Trapping of microplastics and other anthropogenic particles in seagrass beds: Ubiquity across a vertical and horizontal sampling gradient

Researchers examined how seagrass beds trap microplastics and other anthropogenic particles by sampling along a vegetation cover gradient from dense beds to less vegetated patches. The study found that seagrass vegetation enhances the accumulation of plastic debris in both sediment and among plant structures. Evidence indicates that seagrass ecosystems act as significant sinks for microplastic pollution, with implications for the organisms that depend on these habitats.

2024 Marine Environmental Research 12 citations
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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.

2025 Civil Engineering Journal 3 citations
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Kajian Kelimpahan Mikroplastik Pada Berbagai Tekstur Sedimen Di Kawasan Pantai Wisata Mangrove Desa Labuhan

Researchers investigated microplastic abundance across different sediment textures in a mangrove tourist beach in Labuhan village, finding concentrations of 9-168 particles per 50 litres in water and 17-36 particles per 50 grams of dry sediment, with fiber shapes dominating and polypropylene as the most common polymer type.

2023 Juvenil Jurnal Ilmiah Kelautan dan Perikanan 4 citations
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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.

2025 Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan IPA
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Mikroplastik Pada Sedimen di Zona Pemukiman, Zona Perlindungan Bahari dan Zona Pemanfaatan Darat Kepulauan Karimunjawa, Jepara

This Indonesian study investigated microplastic types and abundances in sediments across different zones of the Karimunjawa National Park, comparing residential, marine protected, and buffer zones. The results show that even protected marine areas in Indonesia are not immune to microplastic contamination.

2021 BULETIN OSEANOGRAFI MARINA 8 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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Microplastic Abundances in the Sediment of Coastal Beaches in Badung, Bali

Microplastics were found in sediment at all five coastal beaches studied in Badung, Bali, with fibers dominating and concentrations varying significantly between sites. Bali's status as a major tourist destination and its coastal pollution levels raise concerns for both marine ecosystems and the many visitors exposed through swimming and seafood consumption.

2019 Jurnal Perikanan Universitas Gadjah Mada 66 citations
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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.

2018 Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) 60 citations
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Seagrass under siege: Investigating microplastic effects on seagrass ecosystems

Researchers reviewed the effects of microplastics on seagrass meadows, which are ecologically critical habitats that also trap and accumulate particulate matter. Evidence suggests microplastics can impair seagrass growth, root function, and associated fauna in these vulnerable ecosystems.

2024 Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)