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A Comparative Assessment of Microplastic Abundance in Conservation vs. Residential Coastal Sediments in Bitung, North Sulawesi Indonesia

Researchers compared microplastic abundance in coastal sediments at a nature reserve (Tangkoko) versus an industrial port (Maesa) in Bitung, North Sulawesi, finding significantly higher levels at the industrial site, with fibers and fragments as the dominant forms.

2025 Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
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Studies on Microplastics Morphology Characteristics in the Coastal Water of Makassar City, South Sulawesi, Indonesia

Researchers characterized microplastics in the coastal waters of Makassar City, Indonesia, finding a variety of shapes, colors, and polymer types. The study highlights the extent of microplastic contamination in a densely populated Southeast Asian coastal area.

2019 International Journal of Environment Agriculture and Biotechnology 23 citations
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Distribution of Microplastic Abundance and Composition in Surface Water around Anthropogenic Areas (Case Study: Jeneberang River, South Sulawesi, Indonesia)

Researchers collected surface water samples from eight stations along the Jeneberang River in South Sulawesi categorised by land use type, finding microplastic concentrations ranging from 2.00 to 5.77 particles per litre with microfibers as the dominant morphotype and highest concentrations near a traditional market site approximately 60 metres upstream.

2023 IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science 5 citations
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Abundance, distribution and correlation of microplastics in Tuapejat coastal water Mentawai Islands Indonesia

Researchers found microplastics — primarily fibers, fragments, and films — in both water and sediment samples from coastal waters of the Mentawai Islands, Indonesia, with the highest concentrations linked to anthropogenic activities in this marine tourism hub.

2023 BIO Web of Conferences 2 citations
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Spatial–Vertical Distribution of Microplastics Abundance and Characteristics in the Coastal Waters of Raha City, Muna Regency

Researchers mapped the spatial and vertical distribution of microplastics in the coastal waters of Raha City, Indonesia, sampling at three stations representing different human activity levels. The harbor area showed the highest microplastic abundance, and concentrations were generally higher at the surface and mid-water layers than near the bottom. The study confirms that fisheries and harbor activities, along with river-carried waste, are major sources of microplastic pollution in these coastal waters.

2026 JURNAL BIOLOGI TROPIS
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Analisis Cemaran Mikroplastik Di Pesisir Teluk Palu, Sulawesi Tengah

This study measured microplastic contamination in the surface water, water column, and sediments of Palu Bay, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia. Microplastic concentrations were found across all sampled depths, with fibers being the most common type. The results indicate that coastal urbanization is contributing to significant microplastic accumulation in this Indonesian bay.

2023 JAGO TOLIS Jurnal Agrokompleks Tolis
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A Comparative Assessment of Microplastic Abundance in Conservation vs. Residential Coastal Sediments in Bitung, North Sulawesi Indonesia

Researchers compared microplastic abundance in coastal sediments at a nature reserve versus an industrial port in Bitung, North Sulawesi, finding significantly higher levels at the industrial site and raising concerns about plastic intrusion into protected areas.

2025 Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
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Microplastic pollution along the coastal island shorelines of Bangladesh: Distribution, patterns, and abundance

This study characterized microplastic pollution on coastal island shorelines of Bangladesh, measuring particle abundance, types, shapes, and polymer composition across sites with different human use intensities. Tourist and fishing beaches showed the highest contamination, with fishing-related plastics dominating.

2024 Heliyon 7 citations
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Linking the Tourism Activity to the Occurrence and Distribution of Microplastics

Researchers assessed microplastic abundance, type, and spatial distribution in coastal water, sediments, and fish across three zones of Gili Trawangan, Indonesia, finding that tourism-related activities concentrated microplastics at recreational beaches with concentrations reaching 19.25 particles/L.

2025 Civil Engineering Journal 3 citations
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Distribution and mitigation efforts for microplastic pollution in Kendari bay as the mainstay coastal tourism area of Southeast Sulawesi

This study mapped the distribution of microplastic pollution in Kendari Bay in Indonesia and evaluated mitigation options. The bay, which serves as a tourism hub, showed significant plastic contamination, with debris concentrated in areas closest to urban and fishing activities.

2021 Journal of Physics Conference Series 4 citations
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Abundance and Characteristics of Microplastics in Coastal Sediment and Seawater Collected from Surabaya and Tulungagung

Microplastic abundance in seawater and coastal sediments from two East Java sites differed significantly — Surabaya (north coast) showed 2,100 particles/m³ in water vs. 170 particles/m³ in Tulungagung (south coast) — with fragment and fiber types dominant at both sites.

2024 The Journal of Experimental Life Sciences
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Abundance and Types of Microplastics in the Water of Sukaraja

Researchers quantified microplastic abundance and types in the coastal waters of Sukaraja, Indonesia, using random sampling at three stations during high and low tide in April 2021. A total of 3,600 particles/m3 were recorded, with fragments being the most abundant type (1,466 particles/m3) and film the least, with the highest concentrations near the main plastic waste accumulation zone.

2024 E3S Web of Conferences 1 citations
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Abundance and Characteristics of Microplastics Found in The Gastrointestinal Tract of Commercial Marine Fish from Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Researchers analyzed microplastic abundance and characteristics in the gastrointestinal tracts of commercial marine fish from Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, providing the first data on seafood microplastic contamination from one of the country's major fisheries production centers.

2023 SQUALEN Bulletin of Marine and Fisheries Postharvest and Biotechnology 3 citations
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Morphometric characteristics and spatiotemporal heterogeneity of microplastics on the north-east coast of India

Survey of surface waters along the northeast coast of India found microplastics present in all sampled water masses, with higher concentrations during the monsoon season than the post-monsoon period, and fragments and fibers making up the vast majority of particles. The seasonal pattern suggests land-based runoff is a major delivery pathway, with implications for the many coastal communities in the region that depend on these waters for fishing and livelihoods.

2024 Journal of Hazardous Materials 2 citations
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Abundance and characteristics of microplastics in the northern coastal waters of Surabaya, Indonesia

Microplastics were characterized in coastal waters off Surabaya, Indonesia, with fibers as the most common shape and polyethylene terephthalate as the dominant polymer, reflecting textile and packaging waste inputs to the region.

2019 Marine Pollution Bulletin 176 citations
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Exploring marine surface microplastic around Pasaran Island, Lampung Province

This study assessed surface microplastic abundance and morphology around Pasaran Island in Lampung Province, Indonesia. Microplastics were detected at all sampling stations, with fragments and fibers being most common, reflecting pollution from land-based and fishing activities.

2023 IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science 2 citations
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The form and distribution of microplastic in sediment and water columns of Manado Bay, North Sulawesi

Microplastics were detected in both water and sediment samples from Manado Bay in North Sulawesi, Indonesia, with a variety of shapes including fragments, fibers, and pellets. The contamination reflected inputs from land-based plastic waste and coastal activities. The study documents the extent of microplastic pollution in an Indonesian coastal bay and highlights risks to local marine ecosystems.

2022 JURNAL ILMIAH PLATAX 5 citations
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Microplastic abundance and distribution in surface water and sediment collected from the coastal area

Researchers found microplastics in both surface water and sediments across 12 coastal sampling sites in Jakarta Bay, Indonesia, documenting their abundance, distribution patterns, and morphological characteristics in a heavily urbanized tropical coastal environment.

2022 SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología 32 citations
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Distribution of Microplastics in Coastal Waters and Their Implications for the Marine Food Chain

Researchers sampled surface water, sediments, and marine organisms from urban, industrial, and conservation coastal zones in Indonesia to assess microplastic distribution and food chain implications. Industrial zones had the highest microplastic concentrations, and filter feeders accumulated more particles than fin fish, indicating distinct exposure pathways through the marine food web.

2025 Aquapolis.
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Analisis Kelimpahan Mikroplastik Pada Perairan Pulau Payung, Sumatera Selatan

Microplastics were found in the coastal waters of Payung Island in South Sumatra, Indonesia, with fibers being the most common type. The findings contribute to baseline data on microplastic pollution in Indonesian coastal waters, where contamination poses risks to marine ecosystems and human food sources.

2021
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Microplastics in the surface seawater of Bandon Bay, Gulf of Thailand

Researchers surveyed microplastics in surface seawater of Bandon Bay, Thailand, finding the highest concentrations near fishery and aquaculture areas, with fragments as the dominant form and polyethylene and polypropylene as the most common polymer types.

2022 Marine Pollution Bulletin 37 citations
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Literature Review: Identifikasi Mikroplastik Terhadap Lingkungan Laut Dan Biota Laut

This literature review examines five studies on microplastic identification in Indonesian marine environments and biota, characterising abundance, morphology, and polymer type. The review found that fiber and fragment shapes predominate, polystyrene and polycarbonate are the dominant polymers, and microplastic abundance correlates with local population density and human activity, with ingestion by marine organisms posing risks to food chains and human health.

2025 Jurnal Riset Kelautan Tropis (Journal of Tropical Marine Research) (J-Tropimar)
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Assessment of microplastic abundance in Central Java coastal waters: a study of Sendang Sikucing, Karangjahe, and Caruban Beaches

Microplastic surveys at three Central Java coastal beaches in Indonesia found particles in all water samples, with concentrations varying by location and driven by proximity to industrial, tourist, and fishing activities. Fragments, fibers, and films were all detected, and concentrations at one beach exceeded safety thresholds, pointing to localized pollution hotspots that warrant regulatory attention.

2023 IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science 1 citations
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Abundance and Characteristics of Microplastics in Surface Waters of Banten Bay, Serang, Indonesia

Researchers measured microplastic concentrations in surface waters of Banten Bay, Indonesia, across five sampling sites representing different human activities. They found concentrations ranging from 0.12 to 1.03 particles per liter, with fragments and fibers being the most common types, primarily made of polypropylene and polyethylene. The study links microplastic prevalence to domestic waste and human activities in the surrounding area.

2025 Egyptian Journal of Aquatic Biology and Fisheries 1 citations