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ClearMicroplastic contamination in Saccostrea cucullata: a baseline study along the rocky shore in southwest area of Peninsular Malaysia off Strait of Malacca
Rock oysters (Saccostrea cucullata) from eight rocky shores along the Strait of Malacca, Peninsular Malaysia were analyzed for microplastic contamination, finding that 58.5% of detected particles were identified as synthetic polymers by ATR-FTIR. The study established a baseline for microplastic contamination in this sessile filter feeder along a heavily trafficked shipping route.
Microplastic contamination in filter-feeding oyster Saccostrea cuccullata: Novel insights in a marine ecosystem
Researchers examined microplastic contamination in the filter-feeding oyster Saccostrea cuccullata collected from five coastal sites. They found microplastics present in all oyster specimens, with fibers and fragments being the most common types detected. The study highlights how filter-feeding shellfish can accumulate microplastics from surrounding waters, raising concerns about contamination in marine food chains.
Microplastics contamination in bivalves off the island in the strait of malacca and its potential health risks
Researchers examined microplastic contamination in rock oysters from coastal waters around Langkawi and Penang islands in Malaysia. They found microplastics in all samples, with varying levels of contamination between the two locations. The study assessed potential health risks from consuming these shellfish, suggesting that bivalves from these waters may be a pathway for human microplastic exposure.
Microplastic accumulation in oysters along a Bornean coastline (Brunei, South China Sea): Insights into local sources and sinks
Researchers found microplastics in all oyster samples along a Bornean coastline, with contamination levels in the polluted Brunei Estuarine System reaching up to 7.20 particles/g tissue, dominated by small polypropylene fragments under 50 µm, while relatively pristine open-shore sites showed substantially lower accumulation.
Determination of microplastics in commercial bivalves and estimation of exposure among population in Pasir Penambang, Kuala Selangor
Researchers measured microplastic abundance and characteristics in commercial bivalves from Pasir Penambang, Malaysia, and estimated human dietary exposure, finding that regular consumption of locally sold shellfish poses a notable microplastic ingestion risk.
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.
Evaluation of the microplastics in bivalves and water column at Pantai Teluk Likas, North Borneo, Malaysia
Researchers found microplastics in all three species of shellfish and in the surrounding water at a popular beach in Sabah, Malaysia. One clam species contained over 113 microplastic particles per gram, primarily fibers made of common plastics like nylon and polypropylene. Since these shellfish are eaten by local communities, the contamination raises concerns about human exposure to microplastics through seafood consumption.
Assessing Microplastic Contamination in Shellfish: Insights from Pantai Remis Kuala Selangor, Strait of Malacca, Malaysia
Three commercially harvested shellfish species from Pantai Remis, Malaysia contained microplastics with varying density, color, size, and polymer composition by species, raising food safety concerns about MP exposure through seafood consumption.
Effects of microplastics on sessile invertebrates in the eastern coast of Thailand: An approach to coastal zone conservation
Researchers assessed microplastic contamination in three abundant intertidal invertebrate species along Thailand's eastern coast, including rock oysters, barnacles, and periwinkles. They found microplastic accumulation rates of 0.2 to 0.6 particles per gram across all species, with filter-feeding organisms showing higher accumulation. The study suggests that sessile intertidal organisms can serve as effective bioindicators for monitoring coastal microplastic pollution levels.
Microplastic Content in Oysters (Crassostrea virginica) from South Carolina, USA
Researchers analyzed microplastic content in oysters, water, and sediments from four estuaries in South Carolina, USA, quantifying contamination levels across these matrices in the commercially important Eastern oyster Crassostrea virginica.
Profiling microplastics in the Indian edible oyster, Magallana bilineata collected from the Tuticorin coast, Gulf of Mannar, Southeastern India
This study quantified microplastic contamination in the Indian edible oyster Magallana bilineata collected from India's Gulf of Mannar, finding plastic particles in the majority of oysters sampled. Given the importance of oysters to local diets and fisheries, the results raise direct concerns about human dietary exposure to microplastics through seafood consumption in coastal India.
Microplastics Contamination and Potential Health Risks in the Newly Identified Oyster Crassostrea (Magallana) saidii from Malaysia’s Muar River Estuary
Researchers investigated microplastic contamination in a newly identified oyster species from Malaysia's Muar River estuary and found that microplastic abundance increased with oyster age, from about 3.4 particles in juveniles to 11.6 in adults. Fibers were the most common microplastic type, making up 58% of particles found. Health risk assessments indicated low to moderate hazard levels, and the study suggests this oyster species could serve as a useful bioindicator for monitoring estuarine microplastic pollution.
Microplastics contamination in molluscs from the northern part of the Persian Gulf
Researchers analyzed microplastic contamination in five species of mollusks from the northern Persian Gulf, including both gastropods and bivalves with different feeding strategies. They found microplastics in all species, with concentrations ranging from 0.2 to 21 particles per gram of soft tissue, and fibers were the most common type. The study indicates that microplastic contamination is widespread in Persian Gulf seafood and that filter-feeding organisms tend to accumulate more particles.
Microplastics in oysters Saccostrea cucullata along the Pearl River Estuary, China
Microplastics were found in oysters from multiple sites along the Pearl River Estuary in China, with concentrations varying by site and correlating with local microplastic levels in surrounding water. The results indicate that farmed and wild oysters in this heavily polluted estuary accumulate microplastics that could reach consumers.
Microplastic contamination in filter-feeding bivalves inhabiting the natural ecosystem of Da Nang Bay: An investigation of oysters (Ostrea rivularis) and green mussels (Perna viridis)
Researchers found microplastics in 100% of examined oysters and green mussels from Da Nang Bay, Vietnam, with average densities of 3.5 items per gram of tissue, exceeding average contamination levels seen in seafood across Asia. Mussels showed considerably higher MP accumulation than oysters, with black plastic particles under 0.5 mm in fibrous form being the dominant type found.
Microplastics uptake in wild Asian green mussels sampled from Pasir Putih estuary in Johor, Malaysia
Researchers detected microplastics in wild Asian green mussels collected from a Malaysian estuary, finding that these filter feeders accumulate plastic particles from the surrounding water and sediments, raising concerns about seafood safety and coastal pollution.
Microplastic pollution in oyster bed ecosystems: An assessment of the northern shores of the United Arab Emirates
Researchers measured microplastic contamination in oysters and surrounding sediments at five sites along the UAE coastline, finding microplastics in all sediment samples and more than half of oyster samples — with plastic fibers making up 93% of particles found. The study is the first of its kind in the region and highlights potential risks to marine food webs and seafood safety.
The Presence of Microplastics in Shellfish: A Review
This literature review synthesizes studies on microplastic presence in shellfish across global aquaculture and wild harvest settings, finding widespread contamination across species and highlighting ingestion during filter feeding as the dominant uptake route.
Microplastics in bivalves and their habitat in relation to shellfish aquaculture proximity in coastal British Columbia, Canada
Researchers compared microplastic concentrations in Manila clams and Pacific oysters grown at commercial shellfish aquaculture sites versus reference beaches in coastal British Columbia, finding that proximity to aquaculture operations influenced microplastic levels in both bivalves and surrounding sediments.
Microplastic ingestion of blood cockles (Tegillarca granosa) in Kuala Juru, Pulau Pinang
Researchers quantified microplastic ingestion in blood cockles (Tegillarca granosa) collected from Kuala Juru, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia, identifying the types and abundances of microplastics present in these commercially harvested bivalves. The study documented microplastic contamination in this economically important shellfish species, raising concerns about human dietary exposure through seafood consumption.
Microplastics in Saccostrea commercialis oysters and surrounding water habitats in Rayong, Thailand: Pollution status and risk assessment
This study examined microplastic contamination in oysters (Saccostrea commercialis) and coastal water in Rayong, Thailand, identifying the dominant polymer types and assessing potential human health risks from seafood consumption in this brackish water habitat.
Microplastics in invertebrates on soft shores in Hong Kong: Influence of habitat, taxa and feeding mode
Researchers surveyed microplastic occurrence in 38 invertebrate species across 18 mudflats and sandy beaches in Hong Kong, finding that feeding mode and habitat type were stronger predictors of microplastic ingestion than taxonomic group, with suspension feeders in mudflat environments showing the highest contamination. The study provides a broad baseline for microplastic uptake across coastal invertebrate communities.
Peran Organisme Sessile Sebagai Bioindikator Mikroplastik Di Ekosistem Pesisir: Systematic Literature Review
This systematic literature review synthesizes evidence on how sessile coastal organisms — particularly bivalves like mussels and oysters — accumulate microplastics through their filter-feeding behavior, making them useful biological indicators of contamination. The review found that fibers dominate across most species and locations, and that polyethylene, polypropylene, and PET are the most common polymer types. Because these organisms are widely consumed by humans and are sensitive to environmental changes, they serve as both ecological sentinels and a potential pathway for microplastic exposure in human diets.
Microplastic prevalence, diversity and characteristics in commercially important edible bivalves and gastropods in relation to environmental matrices
Researchers assessed microplastic abundance and characteristics in the tissues of commercially important bivalves and gastropods from the southwest coast of India, finding MPs across all five species examined and raising concerns about seafood safety.