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Spatial distribution of marine debris in mangrove ecosystem of Pantai Indah Kapuk, Jakarta

Researchers surveyed marine debris in the mangrove ecosystem of Pantai Indah Kapuk in Jakarta, finding that plastic items made up 77.7% of all macro debris followed by styrofoam at 18.1%. Microplastics were also assessed in sediments, establishing baseline contamination data for this urban mangrove system.

2014 International Journal of Bonorowo Wetlands 48 citations
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Mangroves as unique but understudied traps for anthropogenic marine debris: A review of present information and the way forward

This review examined mangroves as understudied traps for anthropogenic marine debris, noting that 18 of the top 20 plastic-emitting rivers are associated with mangrove coastlines. Mangroves efficiently accumulate debris through their dense root structures, yet are rarely included in coastal plastic monitoring programs.

2020 Environmental Pollution 140 citations
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Identification of marine debris at Avicennia mangrove root in Pangandaran Beach, West Java

This study investigated marine debris trapped by Avicennia mangrove roots at Pangandaran Beach, Indonesia, examining how root structure affects debris capture. Mangrove forests act as natural filters for marine plastic debris, and understanding their trapping efficiency is important for assessing their role in coastal plastic pollution dynamics.

2023 Acta Aquatica Aquatic Sciences Journal 1 citations
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Impact of mangrove forest structure and landscape on macroplastics capture

Researchers surveyed macroplastic accumulation across seven mangrove forests in the Philippines, finding 1.1 items per square meter on average with the highest abundance at landward zones and near river mouths. Mangrove biomass and root structure were positively correlated with plastic capture, confirming that mangrove structural complexity enhances their ability to trap land-derived plastic litter.

2023 Marine Pollution Bulletin 22 citations
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Abundance of Microplastics in Mangrove Sediments on Pari Island, Jakarta Bay, Indonesia

Researchers sampled mangrove sediments on Pari Island in Jakarta Bay in two seasons and identified microplastics by shape, color, size, and polymer type, finding that seasonal variation affected abundance and distribution. The study documents microplastic accumulation in a mangrove ecosystem adjacent to the Indonesian capital.

2024
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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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Anthropogenic marine debris and its dynamics across peri-urban and urban mangroves on Penang Island, Malaysia

Researchers tracked the accumulation of marine debris in urban and semi-urban mangroves on Penang Island, Malaysia, finding that debris abundance varied with season, tidal patterns, and proximity to urban areas. Mangroves act as debris traps, concentrating plastic waste including microplastics that filter through their root systems.

2019 18 citations
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Identifikasi Jenis dan Kelimpahan Sampah Laut pada Kawasan Ekowisata Mangrove Sungai Bersejarah di Desa Kayu Ara Permai Kecamatan Sungai Apit Kabupaten Siak

Researchers identified and quantified marine litter by type, size, number, weight, and density in the Historic River Mangrove Ecotourism Area of Kayu Ara Permai Village, Siak Regency, Indonesia. The study found that plastic waste dominated marine litter abundance, with findings used to assess pollution pressures on the mangrove ecosystem and inform coastal waste management.

2024 South East Asian Water Resources Management
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Mangrove forests as traps for marine litter

Researchers surveyed 20 mangrove forests along the Red Sea and Arabian Gulf and confirmed that mangroves act as traps for marine plastic litter, with denser forests and proximity to shipping routes linked to higher debris accumulation. The study shows that ocean-based activities, not just land-based sources, are a major driver of plastic buildup in coastal mangrove ecosystems.

2019 Environmental Pollution 360 citations
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Karakteristik Mikroplastik Pada Ekosistem Pesisir Di Kawasan Mangrove Perancak, Bali

This Indonesian study investigated microplastic contamination in a coastal mangrove ecosystem in Perancak, comparing natural and disturbed zones. Mangrove ecosystems can both trap and be harmed by microplastic pollution.

2021 JFMR-Journal of Fisheries and Marine Research 6 citations
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Distribution and retention of microplastics in plantation mangrove forest sediments

Researchers investigated the spatial distribution and retention of microplastics in sediments of plantation mangrove forests, finding that mangrove plantations act as effective sinks for microplastics transported by ocean tides, with particle size and shape influencing where plastics accumulate within the forest structure.

2022 Chemosphere 24 citations
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Sampah Plastik di Perairan Pesisir dan Laut : Implikasi Kepada Ekosistem Pesisir Dki Jakarta

This Indonesian-language paper examines the impact of plastic waste on coastal and marine ecosystems in Jakarta, including effects on mangrove ecosystems where plastic can cover seedlings. It reviews government efforts to manage plastic waste in a region with extensive coastal and island territories.

2019 Jurnal Riset Jakarta 14 citations
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Marine litter in mangroves: composition, magnitude, and impacts

A field and literature review of marine litter accumulation in mangrove ecosystems documented diverse debris types dominated by single-use plastics and fishing gear, with litter altering physical habitat structure and posing ingestion and entanglement risks. Mangroves are highlighted as both a sink for marine litter and an ecosystem whose ecological functions are degraded by it.

2022 Boletín de Ciencias de la Tierra 8 citations
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Composition and Density of Macro Marine Debris in the Mangrove Area of Keramat Village Mananggu Sub-district Boalemo Regency

Researchers assessed the composition and density of macro marine debris in a mangrove area of Boalemo Regency, Indonesia. Plastic waste was the predominant debris type, posing a threat to the mangrove ecosystem and its biodiversity. The study provides baseline data for monitoring and managing marine debris in coastal Indonesian communities.

2023 JFMR-Journal of Fisheries and Marine Research
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Role of mangrove forest in interception of microplastics (MPs): Challenges, progress, and prospects

This review examines how mangrove forests intercept and accumulate microplastics from terrestrial, marine, and atmospheric sources, identifying knowledge gaps in understanding the mechanisms, ecological impacts, and long-term fate of trapped microplastics in mangrove ecosystems.

2022 Journal of Hazardous Materials 86 citations
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Microplastics in Singapore’s coastal mangrove ecosystems

Researchers sampled coastal mangrove ecosystems in Singapore and found microplastics throughout, demonstrating that mangrove habitats accumulate plastic pollution and raising concerns for the organisms that depend on these ecologically important coastal forests.

2013 Marine Pollution Bulletin 977 citations
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Assessing microplastic contamination levels in ghana's mangrove wetlands

Researchers investigated microplastic contamination levels in Ghana's mangrove wetlands, examining how the morphology of mangrove root systems traps and accumulates plastic particles of all sizes and assessing the threat posed to these ecologically critical coastal ecosystems.

2024 Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
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Are mangrove ecosystems plastic accumulation zones?

Researchers monitored macroplastic and microplastic pollution across nine mangrove sites on Cebu Island, Philippines, for over a year using paired removal and reference plots, finding that mangrove ecosystems function as significant plastic accumulation zones with differing dynamics between landward and seaward zones.

2025 The Science of The Total Environment
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Characterization of microplastics in mangrove sediment of Muara Angke Wildlife Reserve, Indonesia

A study of Muara Angke mangrove sediments in Jakarta found an average of 28.09 particles/kg dry sediment, with higher concentrations outside the mangrove canopy, foam as the dominant shape, and polystyrene, polypropylene, and polyethylene as the main polymers.

2021 Marine Pollution Bulletin 125 citations
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Analisis Bentuk Mikroplastik pada Sedimen Pantai Mangrove di Kalimantan Barat

Microplastic shapes and compositions were analyzed in mangrove beach sediments in West Kalimantan, Indonesia, finding that 80% of plastic waste entering the coast eventually settles and degrades into microplastic particles concentrated in vegetated mangrove environments.

2024 Journal of Marine Research 1 citations
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Characteristics and distribution of microplastics in the coastal mangrove sediments of China

A survey of mangrove sediments along China's coast found microplastics were ubiquitous, with concentrations and polymer types varying by proximity to human activity and hydrological conditions. The study shows that mangrove forests, which provide critical coastal ecosystem services, are accumulating significant quantities of plastic pollution.

2019 The Science of The Total Environment 213 citations
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Size and Types Distribution of Marine Debris in the Mangrove Ecosystem of Bintan Island - Indonesia

Researchers surveyed marine debris — from large items to microplastics — in sediments and gastropods in mangrove ecosystems on Bintan Island, Indonesia. Both macro and microplastics were found throughout the mangrove environment, including in the tissues of marine snails, indicating that mangrove ecosystems serve as sinks for plastic pollution.

2023 Advances in economics, business and management research/Advances in Economics, Business and Management Research 1 citations
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ACCUMULATION OF MICROPLASTICS (<300 µM) IN MANGROVE SEDIMENTS OF BANDA ACEH CITY, INDONESIA

Researchers measured microplastic accumulation in mangrove sediments in Banda Aceh, Indonesia, finding up to 3,840 particles per kilogram of sediment — with plastic pellets and fibers smaller than 300 micrometers being the most common types — suggesting these coastal ecosystems are acting as significant traps for plastic pollution from nearby land and waterways.

2025 Applied Ecology and Environmental Research 3 citations
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Assessing microplastic contamination levels in ghana's mangrove wetlands

Researchers assessed microplastic contamination levels in mangrove wetlands in Ghana, examining how mangrove tree morphology facilitates plastic accumulation and what concentrations and polymer types are present in these coastal ecosystems. The study addressed threats to mangrove ecological services including water quality improvement, carbon sequestration, and coastline protection posed by plastic pollution.

2024 Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)