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ClearAssessment of Microplastics Contamination in Commericial Clams in the Coastal Zone of Vietnam
Microplastic contamination was assessed in commercially harvested clams from aquaculture farms in coastal Vietnam, a country where microplastic impacts on aquaculture are poorly understood. Both vertebrates and invertebrates in coastal areas were found to ingest microplastics, raising concerns about food safety in Vietnamese seafood.
Microplastic contamination in edible clams from popular recreational clam-digging sites in Hong Kong and implications for human health
Researchers examined 249 wild clams from recreational digging sites in Hong Kong and found that over 56% contained microplastics, averaging about one particle per individual. Based on consumption patterns, they estimated that Hong Kong residents may ingest over 14,000 microplastic particles annually from wild clam consumption alone. A risk assessment using a polymer hazard index indicated a medium level of concern for human health.
Isolation and Analysis of Microplastics in Feather Clams (Anadara antiquata) at Tanjung Luar Fish Landing Base, East Lombok Regency
Researchers isolated and characterized microplastics from feather clam tissues collected at Tanjung Luar fish landing base in East Lombok, Indonesia. Multiple microplastic types were found in the soft tissues of bivalves that are regularly consumed by local communities, raising food safety concerns for this seafood-dependent coastal population.
Microplastics in commercial clams from the intertidal zone of the South Yellow Sea, China
Researchers examined microplastic contamination in commercial clams from the intertidal zone of China's South Yellow Sea, identifying polymer types and raising concerns about food safety and ecological risks in a commercially important shellfish habitat.
DETECTION OF MICROPLASTICS IN BLOOD CLAM (Tegillarca granosa) AND GREEN MUSSEL (Perna viridis) FROM BERINGHARJO MARKET, YOGYAKARTA CITY
Microplastics were detected in blood clam and green mussel samples purchased from a market in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, with abundance and morphology data contributing to understanding of bivalve contamination in Indonesian coastal seafood.
Occurrence of microplastics in store-bought fresh and processed clams in Italy
Researchers measured microplastic occurrence in store-bought fresh and processed clam products in Italy, detecting particles in all examined products and finding higher concentrations in minimally processed compared to heavily processed clams.
Preliminary determination of microplastics in bivalves collected from Phu Yen, central Viet Nam
Researchers conducted a preliminary determination of microplastics in four bivalve species from Phu Yen, central Vietnam, detecting MPs in clams, ark clams, oysters, and green mussels commonly consumed by local populations.
Microplastics Isolated from Saltwater Clam Paratapes undulatus from Wet Market at Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Researchers analyzed saltwater clams sold at a wet market in Malaysia and found microplastics in the tissue of every sample examined. The most common types were fibers and fragments, primarily made of polyethylene and polypropylene. The study highlights that commercially sold shellfish can be a source of microplastic exposure for consumers.
Microplastic Analysis of Consumed Mussels (Donax sp.) and Tofu Clams (Meretrix sp.)
A study of two edible clam species sold in Indonesian markets found microplastic contamination in both, with fibers and fragments being the most common types detected. Because these shellfish are filter feeders that concentrate particles from the water, people who eat them regularly may be ingesting microplastics, raising concerns about food safety.
Microplastic Abundance in Edible Crabs and Gastropods on the Blanakan Coast
Researchers sampled water, sediment, crabs, and gastropods along the Blanakan coast of Indonesia and detected microplastics in all sample types, with fragments, films, fibers, and pellets all present — suggesting widespread contamination that poses a food safety concern for local seafood consumed by humans.
Comparative study on the microplastics abundance, characteristics, and possible sources in yellow clams of different demographic regions of the northwest coast of India
Researchers measured microplastics in yellow clams collected from urban and rural coastal sites along northwest India, finding some of the highest contamination levels ever recorded globally — averaging 91 microplastic particles per individual clam. Clams from heavily populated areas showed worse health scores, suggesting microplastic exposure may be directly harming shellfish that people eat.
Microplastic contamination in Bivalves: An assessment of potential health risks to humans and bivalves in the Tam Giang Lagoon
Researchers analysed microplastic contamination in three bivalve species from Tam Giang Lagoon in Vietnam, finding 291 MP particles across 36 specimens, with clams showing the highest burden (67% of total MPs). The findings indicate significant human dietary MP exposure from lagoon bivalves and call for monitoring of this food source.
Characteristics and abundance of microplastics in bean clam (Donax sp.), Setawar Beach
Researchers found microplastics in bean clams (Donax sp.) collected at Setawar Beach, Indonesia, characterizing contaminating particles by type, color, and abundance, and noting that the site is exposed to plastic waste from domestic and fishing sources.
Assessment and Analysis of Microplastics in Commercially Sold Bivalves from Los Baños, Laguna, and Lipa, Batangas, Philippines
Researchers extracted and characterized microplastics from three commercially sold bivalve species (green mussel, Manila clam, and freshwater clam) purchased at Philippine markets, finding contamination ranging from 0.52 to 2.94 microplastic particles per gram fresh weight with fibers being the most common type.
First report on microplastics in a freshwater clam, Corbicula baudoni, in Vietnam
Researchers conducted the first study of microplastic contamination in the freshwater clam Corbicula baudoni from the Mekong River Delta in Vietnam. They monitored both small and large clams monthly and found microplastics present in the organisms. The findings raise concerns about microplastic transfer through freshwater food chains and potential human exposure through shellfish consumption in the region.
Characteristics and potential human health risks of microplastics identified in typical clams from South Yellow Sea Mudflat
Researchers analyzed microplastic contamination in wild and farmed clams from the South Yellow Sea Mudflat in China and assessed potential human health risks from consuming them. They found microplastics in all clam samples, with wild clams containing higher levels than farmed clams, and fragment and fiber shapes being most common. The study estimates that adults consuming these clams could ingest hundreds of microplastic particles per kilogram of body weight annually, raising concerns about dietary exposure.
Characteristics of microplastics pollution in important commercial coastal seafood of Central Java, Indonesia
Researchers measured microplastic contamination in three commercially important seafoods from coastal Indonesia — milkfish, blood cockles, and green mussels — finding that all three contained plastic particles, with green mussels carrying the highest load at an average of 71 particles per individual. The variety of polymer types detected, including rubber and styrene compounds, confirms that microplastics are entering the human food chain through commonly consumed seafood.
Characteristics, Abundance and Polymer Type of Microplastics in Anadara granosa (Blood Clam) from Coastal Area of Palopo City
Researchers analyzed microplastic contamination in blood clams collected from coastal waters near Palopo City, Indonesia. As filter feeders, these bivalves are particularly vulnerable to ingesting microplastic particles, and the study documented the abundance and polymer types found in their tissues. The findings raise concerns about human exposure to microplastics through the consumption of commonly harvested shellfish.
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.
Microplastic Ingestion by Wild and Cultured Manila Clams (Venerupis philippinarum) from Baynes Sound, British Columbia
Researchers documented microplastic quantities in wild and cultured Manila clams from Baynes Sound, British Columbia. The study found that both farmed and wild clams contained microplastics, raising concerns about the transfer of these contaminants through the food web to higher trophic levels, including humans who consume shellfish.