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Climate change and microplastic pollution in aquatic ecosystems: ecological and societal consequences

This review examines how climate change amplifies the ecological and societal impacts of microplastic pollution in aquatic ecosystems. The study suggests that rising temperatures, extreme weather events, and altered precipitation patterns accelerate plastic fragmentation and dispersal, creating compounding effects on water quality, biodiversity, and coastal communities.

2026 Frontiers in Science
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Abundance of Microplastics in Mangrove Sediments on Pari Island, Jakarta Bay, Indonesia

Researchers sampled mangrove sediments on Pari Island in Jakarta Bay in two seasons and identified microplastics by shape, color, size, and polymer type, finding that seasonal variation affected abundance and distribution. The study documents microplastic accumulation in a mangrove ecosystem adjacent to the Indonesian capital.

2024
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Microplastic Variations in Land-Based Sources of Coastal Water Affected by Tropical Typhoon Events in Zhanjiang Bay, China

Researchers analyzed the abundance, composition, diversity, and flux of microplastics from three estuaries and one sewage outlet in Zhanjiang Bay, China, before and after tropical typhoon events, finding a 3.6-fold increase in microplastic abundance from land-based sources following typhoons. The study links increased stormwater discharge during typhoons to elevated microplastic loading in coastal waters, highlighting how climate-driven extreme weather amplifies plastic pollution.

2022 Water 16 citations
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Impact of elevated environmental pollutants on carbon storage in mangrove wetlands: A comprehensive review

Researchers synthesized global studies on pollutant impacts in mangrove wetlands — which store about 10% of coastal ocean carbon — finding that microplastics reduce carbon stocks by 1-12% by impairing photosynthesis and destabilizing sediments, while heavy metals and oil spills compound the damage to these critical climate carbon sinks.

2025 Ecological Indicators 5 citations
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Research progress in ecotoxicology of climate change coupled with marine pollutions

This review examined how rising ocean temperatures and acidification from climate change interact with marine pollutants including microplastics, finding that combined stressors often produce worse effects than either alone. The research underscores that plastic pollution cannot be addressed in isolation from the broader context of global climate change.

2017 Chinese Science Bulletin (Chinese Version) 2 citations
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Microplastic abundance in Surabaya mangrove areas during the wet season

Researchers assessed microplastic abundance in water and sediment samples from Wonorejo mangrove areas in Surabaya, Indonesia during the wet season in December 2021, examining both high-tide water samples and low-tide sediment samples to characterize microplastic accumulation in this urban mangrove ecosystem. The study provided wet-season baseline data on microplastic pollution in a mangrove system known to trap suspended particles and debris.

2023 IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science 3 citations
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Navigating the nexus: climate dynamics and microplastics pollution in coastal ecosystems

This review examines how climate change and microplastic pollution interact in coastal ecosystems, finding that rising sea levels, ocean acidification, and stronger storms are spreading microplastics further and faster into marine environments. These climate-driven changes also accelerate plastic breakdown into smaller, more dangerous particles that are more easily absorbed by marine life. The combination of worsening climate conditions and increasing plastic pollution poses a growing threat to both coastal ecosystems and the millions of people who depend on them for food.

2024 Environmental Research 13 citations
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Degradation of fishing grounds in North Waters of Banten Province, Indonesia

This Indonesian study assessed fishing ground degradation in the northern waters of Banten Province through water quality analysis, fishing intensity surveys, and remote sensing. Degraded coastal water quality — including from plastic pollution — affects the health of fishing grounds and the fish stocks that coastal communities depend on.

2023 DEPIK 1 citations
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Synergistic Effects of Climate Change and Marine Pollution: An Overlooked Interaction in Coastal and Estuarine Areas

This systematic review examines how climate change and marine pollution, including microplastics, interact to produce combined effects that are worse than either problem alone. These synergistic effects in coastal areas are important to understand because they can amplify the health risks that pollutants pose to marine life and, through the food chain, to humans.

2019 International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 214 citations
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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
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Microplastics in Singapore’s coastal mangrove ecosystems

Researchers sampled coastal mangrove ecosystems in Singapore and found microplastics throughout, demonstrating that mangrove habitats accumulate plastic pollution and raising concerns for the organisms that depend on these ecologically important coastal forests.

2013 Marine Pollution Bulletin 977 citations
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Spatial distribution of marine debris in mangrove ecosystem of Pantai Indah Kapuk, Jakarta

Researchers surveyed marine debris in the mangrove ecosystem of Pantai Indah Kapuk in Jakarta, finding that plastic items made up 77.7% of all macro debris followed by styrofoam at 18.1%. Microplastics were also assessed in sediments, establishing baseline contamination data for this urban mangrove system.

2014 International Journal of Bonorowo Wetlands 48 citations
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Affecting Factors on Community Based Mangrove Replantation Programs in Semarang Coastal Area

This study examined community-based mangrove replanting programs in Semarang, Indonesia, exploring how climate change and stakeholder dynamics affect participation. It is an environmental management study not focused on microplastics.

2020 The Indonesian Journal of Planning and Development 1 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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Synergistic Impact of Complex Topography and Climate Variability on the Loss of Microclimate Heterogeneity in Southeast Asia

Not relevant to microplastics — this paper analyzes how topography and climate variability have driven declining microclimate heterogeneity in Southeast Asia between 1982 and 2017, with implications for regional biodiversity.

2023 Geophysical Research Letters 10 citations
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Mangrove diversity and its relationships with environmental conditions in Kuala Bubon Village, West Aceh, Indonesia

Not relevant to microplastics — this is an ecological field study assessing mangrove species diversity and forest structure in Kuala Bubon Village, West Aceh, Indonesia, and correlating species presence with local physical and chemical environmental conditions.

2023 Biodiversitas Journal of Biological Diversity 6 citations
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Impact of Pest and Diseases on Mangrove Forest Rehabilitation in Indonesia: A Review

This review examines how pests and diseases affect mangrove forest rehabilitation efforts across Indonesia. Researchers found that various insects, fungi, and other organisms damage mangrove leaves and roots, leading to failures in replanting programs. While not directly about microplastics, the study highlights the broader environmental pressures facing coastal ecosystems that also serve as natural filters for marine pollutants.

2024 OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences 7 citations
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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
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A Comprehensive Review of Climatic Threats and Adaptation of Marine Biodiversity

This comprehensive review examines how climate change threatens marine biodiversity through rising ocean temperatures, acidification, and habitat loss. Among the many environmental stressors discussed, microplastic pollution is highlighted as an additional threat that compounds the effects of climate change on marine ecosystems. The paper evaluates adaptation strategies like marine protected areas and habitat restoration that could help protect the ocean ecosystems humans depend on for food.

2024 Journal of Marine Science and Engineering 33 citations
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Impacts of extreme weather events on microplastic distribution in coastal environments

Researchers conducted a year-long survey in Hong Kong to study how extreme weather events affect microplastic distribution in coastal environments. They found that typhoons and rainstorms dramatically increased microplastic levels, with abundance jumping 5 to 36 times higher after major storms. The study suggests that extreme weather is the primary driver of seasonal variation in coastal microplastic pollution, which has implications as these events become more frequent.

2023 The Science of The Total Environment 69 citations
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A review on microplastic pollution in the mangrove wetlands and microbial strategies for its remediation

Researchers reviewed the growing problem of microplastic pollution in mangrove wetland ecosystems and its effects on the biological communities that depend on these habitats. They found that microplastic exposure can substantially alter the microbial communities critical to nutrient cycling in mangrove environments. The review also explores microbial bioremediation strategies as a sustainable approach to addressing plastic pollution in these threatened coastal ecosystems.

2021 Environmental Science and Pollution Research 68 citations
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Accumulation of Plastics and Trace Elements in the Mangrove Forests of Bima City Bay, Indonesia

Researchers investigated microplastic and trace element pollution in mangrove soils and plant tissues across areas with varying levels of human activity in Bima Bay, Indonesia. They found that microplastic levels were highest near hotels and lowest in rural areas, with plant tissues selectively accumulating certain polymer types like polyamides. The results highlight that mangrove forests act as sinks for plastic pollution, with contamination levels closely tied to local human activity.

2023 Plants 24 citations
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Water Pollution Index and Microplastic Ecological Risk in The North Coastal Area of Situbondo

Researchers assessed water quality and microplastic ecological risk across 15 locations along the northern coast of Situbondo, Indonesia, and found mild water pollution throughout the study area. Microplastics were found at all sampling sites, with industrial-adjacent areas and estuaries showing higher ecological risk than natural river locations. The study provides baseline data on the extent of microplastic contamination in an Indonesian coastal region and highlights the need for monitoring near industrial zones.

2025 Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan IPA 2 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