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Identifikasi Jenis Dan Kelimpahan Sampah Laut Di Pesisir Pantai Pemedas Kecamatan Samboja Kabupaten Kutai Kartanegara Kalimantan Timur

This Indonesian study identified and classified marine litter along the coastline of a district in East Kalimantan, finding that plastic was the dominant material. The research documents the scale of plastic waste reaching coastal areas in a rapidly developing region of Indonesia.

2023 Tropical Aquatic Sciences 2 citations
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Contamination of Microplastics in Surface Waters of Kapuas Kecil Estuary West Kalimantan

Researchers measured microplastic abundance in surface waters of the Kapuas Kecil Estuary in West Kalimantan during low and high tides at three stations, finding 62–173 particles per liter with the highest concentrations near industrial and shipping activity zones.

2025 Egyptian Journal of Aquatic Biology and Fisheries
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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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Analisis Keterkaitan Kelimpahan Mikroplastik Dengan Keberadaan Sampah Plastik Di Sungai Mahakam, Kecamatan Muara Kaman

Indonesian-language research linked the abundance of plastic debris in the Mahakam River to the concentration of microplastics in the water, confirming that larger plastic waste is a direct source of microplastic contamination in this river system. The study supports the importance of plastic litter control as a strategy to reduce microplastic pollution.

2023 Jurnal Teknologi Lingkungan UNMUL 2 citations
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The contribution of estuaries to the abundance of microplastics in Jakarta Bay, Indonesia

Researchers found that rivers draining into Jakarta Bay are a major source of microplastics, with polyethylene fragments in the 300-500 micrometer size range dominating, and that spatial variation in abundance across nine estuaries reflects differences in local land use and waste management.

2022 Marine Pollution Bulletin 24 citations
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Jenis Dan Kelimpahan Mikroplastik Pada Kolom Permukaan Air Di Perairan Teluk Kupang

This Indonesian study (in Bahasa Indonesia) measured the types and abundance of microplastics in surface water of Kupang Bay during tidal fluctuations, finding microplastics present at varying concentrations depending on tide conditions. The results contribute to documenting microplastic pollution in Indonesian coastal waters.

2020 19 citations
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Correlation Analysis of Water Quality and Microplastic Identification in the North Coast Area of Situbondo

Researchers assessed water quality and identified microplastics in a river in North Kalimantan, Indonesia, finding correlations between water quality parameters and microplastic abundance and characterizing the dominant polymer types and morphologies present.

2025 Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan IPA
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Occurrence, abundance, and distribution of microplastics pollution: an evidence in surface tropical water of Klang River estuary, Malaysia

Researchers measured microplastic abundance, size, shape, and polymer type in surface water of the Klang River estuary in Malaysia — a highly urbanized waterway — finding concentrations among the highest reported in Southeast Asian estuaries, with industrial packaging materials and synthetic textiles as the dominant sources.

2021 Environmental Geochemistry and Health 107 citations
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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.

2023 Jurnal Sains Teknologi & Lingkungan 2 citations
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Jenis Dan Kelimpahan Mikroplastik Pada Air Di Pantai Manggar Kota Balikpapan, Kalimantan Timur

Researchers identified the types and quantified the abundance of microplastics in water at Manggar Beach, Balikpapan, East Kalimantan, comparing microplastic type distribution and examining potential sources of contamination at this coastal site.

2024 Tropical Aquatic Sciences
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Abundance and distribution of microplastics in tropical estuarine mangrove areas around Penang, Malaysia

This study documented microplastic pollution in tropical mangrove estuaries around Penang, Malaysia, finding thousands of plastic particles in both water and sediment samples. Concentrations were particularly high near the more urbanized Seberang Perai area, where sediment contained up to 4,000 particles per kilogram. The research highlights that tropical mangroves, which serve as important nursery habitats for marine life, are accumulating significant amounts of microplastic pollution.

2023 Frontiers in Marine Science 25 citations
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Abundance of Microplastics and Hazard to the Environment in Estuary Water in Pemalang, Central Java, Indonesia

Researchers measured microplastic abundance and types at five sampling locations in the estuary waters of the Pemalang River in Central Java, Indonesia, finding persistent microplastic hazards driven by local human activities and plastic waste inputs.

2023 IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science 5 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 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.

2024 Jurnal Perikanan Unram 2 citations
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Estimation of macroplastic yield from river basin to coastal area: A case study of the Klang River, Malaysia

Researchers studied macroplastic distribution along a 20-kilometer stretch of the highly polluted Klang River in Malaysia and developed a method to estimate total plastic yield from the river basin to the coast. They found 240 items of weathered macroplastics and characterized their composition and degradation patterns. The study provides a practical protocol for quantifying how much plastic pollution flows from rivers into coastal marine environments.

2025 Marine Pollution Bulletin 2 citations
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Analisis Pencemaran Limbah Mikroplastik Pada Beberapa Jenis Ikan Di Muara Sungai Kenyamukan Sangatta, Kabupaten Kutai Timur

Researchers analyzed microplastic contamination in the gills and digestive systems of multiple fish species from the Kenyamukan River estuary in East Kutai Regency, Indonesia, using NaOH digestion and microscopy to identify microplastic types and morphologies. The study characterized the forms of microplastic pollution in a waterway stressed by fishing port operations, residential settlements, and tourism activities.

2025 BIOEDUKASI (Jurnal Pendidikan Biologi)
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Jenis Dan Kelimpahan Mikroplastik Pada Air Di Pesisir Pantai Monpera Kota Balikpapan Kalimantan Timur

This Indonesian-language study measured microplastic abundance and type in coastal surface water at Monpera Beach in Balikpapan, East Kalimantan. Samples were collected at 0-20 cm depth using purposive sampling and analyzed for particle size, shape, and polymer type.

2024 Tropical Aquatic Sciences
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Marine Macro- And Microplastic Litter Along The Coastal Area Of Kuala Perlis

Researchers surveyed macro- and microplastic litter along the coastal area of Kuala Perlis in northern Malaysia, finding plastic debris at all sampling sites. The study provides baseline contamination data for this understudied coastal region.

2020 ˜The œEuropean Proceedings of Social & Behavioural Sciences 5 citations
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The Relationship Between Macroplastic and Large-microplastic Abundance in the Northern Coastal Region of West Peninsular Malaysia

This study examined the relationship between macroplastic litter and large microplastic particles on beaches in the northern coastal region of Peninsular Malaysia, finding a positive correlation between the two. Macroplastic debris on beaches is a direct source of microplastics as it breaks down under UV exposure and physical abrasion.

2020 EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IJMR) 2 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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Karakteristik sampah mikroplastik di Muara Sungai DKI Jakarta

This Indonesian-language study characterized microplastics found at the mouths of rivers flowing through Jakarta. River mouths are major hotspots for plastic accumulation, as they collect debris washed from urban areas and funnel it toward coastal and marine environments.

2019 DEPIK 17 citations
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Analysis of Microplastic Contamination in Teluk Kombal Estuary: Impact and Sources as the Reference for Further and Mitigation Strategies

This study analyzed microplastic contamination in the Teluk Kombal Estuary, identifying dominant polymer types, particle morphologies, and potential sources including fishing activity, urban runoff, and single-use plastics.

2024 Indonesian Journal of Limnology
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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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Abundance And Distribution Of Plastic Debris In Beach Sediment And Seawater Of The Northern Straits Of Malacca

Researchers surveyed the abundance and distribution of macro-, meso-, and microplastic debris in beach sediments and seawater along the Northern Straits of Malacca in Malaysia, providing baseline contamination data relevant to the country's national roadmap toward reducing single-use plastics.

2024 Padova Digital University Archive (Ateneo di Padova)