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Article Tier 2

Dampak Mikroplastik terhadap Ekosistem Pesisir: Sebuah Telaah Pustaka

This Indonesian-language review examines the impacts of microplastics on coastal ecosystems, covering effects on marine organisms, sediment quality, and food web dynamics. The paper highlights the vulnerability of tropical coastal environments to plastic pollution from both land-based and marine sources.

2024 INSOLOGI Jurnal Sains dan Teknologi
Review Tier 2

Identification of Microplastic Abundance in Indonesia's Coastal Regions: A Review

This review assessed microplastic abundance across Indonesia's coastal regions, synthesizing studies from rivers, seas, and lakes to document the extent of MP pollution in this archipelago nation with high plastic waste generation and limited waste management infrastructure.

2025 Journal of Health Science and Pharmacy
Systematic Review Tier 1

The presence of microplastics in the Indonesian environment and its effects on health

This systematic review examines microplastic contamination across Indonesian environments, including water, soil, and seafood. The findings confirm that microplastics are present throughout the country's ecosystems and may affect human health through contaminated food and water, which is especially concerning for coastal communities that rely heavily on seafood.

2023 Journal of Public Health in Africa 1 citations
Article Tier 2

Microplastic Pollution in Indonesia: The Contribution of Human Activity to the Abundance of Microplastics

This systematic review of Indonesian microplastic research found that coastal and marine sediments have the highest microplastic abundances, driven by widespread use of cheap single-use plastics and poor waste management across urban and rural areas.

2023 E3S Web of Conferences 1 citations
Article Tier 2

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
Article Tier 2

Review of Microplastic Pollution in Indonesian Waters

This review documents the extent of microplastic pollution across Indonesian waters, including rivers, coastal areas, and the seafloor, and discusses its sources and environmental impacts. Indonesia is one of the world's largest plastic waste producers, making understanding the domestic microplastic problem critical for regional marine health.

2023 Science and Environmental Journal for Postgraduate 2 citations
Article Tier 2

Concentration, distribution, and characteristics of microplastic in estuary, coast and marine organisms in Indonesia: A Preliminary Review

This preliminary review mapped microplastic concentrations and characteristics in estuaries, coastal sediments, and marine organisms across Indonesia based on published studies. Microplastics were widespread across all compartments studied, with fibers dominant in many locations. The review identifies significant data gaps and calls for more coordinated monitoring to understand Indonesia's marine plastic pollution problem.

2022 Akuatikisle Jurnal Akuakultur Pesisir dan Pulau-Pulau Kecil 5 citations
Article Tier 2

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
Article Tier 2

Microplastic Contaminant in Indonesia: A review on Debris, Exposure, Health Risk and Future Perspective

This Indonesian review collates data on microplastic contamination across the country's marine and coastal environments, documenting debris in fish, shellfish, and seawater, and assessing exposure and health risks for the Indonesian population. Given Indonesia's status as one of the world's largest sources of ocean plastic waste, the findings underscore both local exposure risks and the country's critical role in global microplastic pollution.

2023 IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science 1 citations
Article Tier 2

Ancaman Sampah Plastik Terhadap Organisme Di Berbagai Ekosistem

This Indonesian review examines plastic pollution threats across marine, riverine, mangrove, terrestrial, livestock, and human ecosystems, finding microplastics present in fish, zooplankton, corals, and sediments, with evidence of hormonal disruption and ecological damage across multiple system types.

2025 Nusantara Hasana Journal
Review Tier 2

Microplastic Pollution in Waters and its Impact on Health and Environment in Indonesia: A Review

This review assessed microplastic pollution in Indonesian waters, documenting widespread contamination across rivers, coastal areas, and marine environments, and discussing the health and ecological impacts for the world's second-largest plastic waste contributor.

2021 Journal of Public Health for Tropical and Coastal Region 29 citations
Article Tier 2

Existence of Microplastics in Indonesia’s Surface Water: A Review

This review summarizes evidence of microplastic contamination in surface waters across Indonesia, finding widespread pollution in rivers, lakes, and coastal areas. The study underscores the urgency of improved plastic waste management in a country with one of the world's largest contributions to ocean plastic pollution.

2021 International Journal of Integrated Engineering 5 citations
Review Tier 2

The Microplastic Existence in Ecosystem of Semi-arid Coastal Area, Kupang City: A Literature Review

This literature review assesses the state of microplastic contamination in the marine environment around Kupang City, Indonesia, a semi-arid coastal area, compiling evidence of microplastic presence and potential health hazards from existing studies.

2023 EAS Journal of Nutrition and Food Sciences 6 citations
Article Tier 2

The impact of improper solid waste management to plastic pollution in Indonesian coast and marine environment

Indonesia's plastic pollution problem in coastal and marine environments is largely driven by improper solid waste management on land, with rivers carrying significant plastic loads to the sea. The study emphasizes that improving terrestrial waste collection and disposal infrastructure is essential for reducing Indonesia's substantial contribution to ocean plastic pollution.

2019 Marine Pollution Bulletin 226 citations
Article Tier 2

Keberadaan Plastik di Lingkungan, Bahaya terhadap Kesehatan Manusia, dan Upaya Mitigasi: Studi Literatur

This Indonesian-language literature review examined microplastic presence in the environment, summarizing health risks to humans from microplastic exposure through food and water, the environmental fate of plastic particles, and mitigation strategies including the 3Rs and material substitution to reduce plastic waste pollution.

2021 Jurnal Serambi Engineering 14 citations
Article Tier 2

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
Meta Analysis Tier 1

Plastic pollution research in Indonesia: State of science and future research directions.

This meta-analysis reviews the state of plastic pollution research in Indonesia, a country identified as one of the top contributors to global plastic waste. The findings highlight significant gaps in data on microplastic contamination in Indonesian waters and ecosystems, which matters because plastic pollution from this region affects global ocean health and the seafood supply chain.

2021
Article Tier 2

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
Article Tier 2

Mikroplastik pada Terumbu Karang di Pulau Panjang Jepara

This Indonesian study examined microplastic contamination in coral reef ecosystems around Panjang Island in Jepara. The findings document plastic pollution in a reef system affected by tourism and waste disposal from visiting communities, raising concerns about plastic impacts on sensitive marine habitats.

2023 Jurnal Pasir Laut
Article Tier 2

The Threat of Microplastic Waste in Dumai Waters, Province of Riau, Indonesia

This study documented microplastic pollution in the coastal waters of Dumai, Riau Province, Indonesia, assessing the extent of contamination from plastic waste in this industrial port city. The findings highlight the threat that poorly managed plastic waste poses to coastal marine ecosystems in developing regions.

2021 Carpathian Journal of Earth and Environmental Sciences 7 citations