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Bivalves Diversity and Abundance in the Coastal Waters: An Environmental Pollution Monitoring Measure

Researchers assessed bivalve species diversity, abundance, and water physicochemical factors at three sites in Banyuurip Village, Indonesia, using the assemblage as a bioindicator of water quality impacts from industrial and household waste pollution.

2025 Research Repository Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim (University of Southampton)
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Macroinvertebrate assessment in seagrass ecosystem in Sinacaban Municipality, Misamis Occidental, Philippines

Researchers assessed macroinvertebrate communities in seagrass ecosystems in Sinacaban Municipality, Philippines, finding diversity patterns that reflect the ecological health of this economically and ecologically important tropical coastal habitat.

2023 Biodiversitas Journal of Biological Diversity 5 citations
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Mollusks Diversity in the Protected Coastline of Berbak-sembilang National Park Indonesia

Researchers assessed mollusk diversity and its correlation with water quality parameters in the protected coastline of Berbak-Sembilang National Park, Indonesia, using sampling, diversity analysis, and principal component correlation methods. The study aimed to document potential declines in mollusk diversity driven by water quality fluctuations that could threaten benthic ecosystem food webs.

2023 International Journal of Conservation Science 3 citations
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Microplastic contamination in sediment and Strombus sp. on Bintan Island, Indonesia

Researchers assessed microplastic contamination in sediment and Strombus sp. gastropods collected from Bintan Island, Indonesia, a designated marine conservation area. The study found microplastics present in both sediment and the marine snails, highlighting contamination risks to seagrass ecosystems and associated biota from widespread plastic consumption.

2023 IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science 3 citations
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Correlation of some water quality parameters and Pb in sediment to gastropod diversity in Ambon Island Waters

Researchers analyzed the relationships between water quality parameters, lead in sediments, and gastropod diversity in Ambon Island coastal waters. This marine ecology study examines heavy metal pollution impacts on invertebrate diversity and has limited direct connection to microplastics.

2023 Jurnal Pengelolaan Sumberdaya Alam dan Lingkungan (Journal of Natural Resources and Environmental Management) 1 citations
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Factors influencing microplastic abundances in the sediments of a seagrass-dominated tropical atoll

Researchers investigated factors controlling microplastic abundance in sediments of a seagrass-dominated tropical atoll. They found that seagrass density, water flow patterns, and proximity to human settlements all influenced microplastic accumulation, with denser seagrass meadows trapping more particles in their sediments. The study raises concerns that microplastic buildup in seagrass ecosystems could threaten the ecological services these habitats provide, including carbon storage and biodiversity support.

2024 Environmental Pollution 12 citations
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Abundance of Microplastics in the Waters of Pelangan Village, West Lombok as an Indicator of Pollution

Researchers measured microplastic abundance in water, sediment, and gastropod samples from three locations in Pelangan Village, West Lombok, Indonesia, finding microplastic contamination in all compartments and establishing baseline pollution levels for this coastal area.

2025 IOSR Journal of Environmental Science Toxicology and Food Technology
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Microplastic assessment in Seagrass ecosystem at Kodingareng Lompo Island of Makassar City

Researchers assessed microplastic contamination across multiple components of the seagrass ecosystem at Kodingareng Lompo Island in Indonesia, finding microplastics in sediments, surface water, fish, and benthic organisms. The study establishes baseline pollution data for a biodiverse coastal habitat and underscores the widespread reach of microplastic contamination.

2020 IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science 18 citations
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Diversity of Bivalvia Types in the Mangrove Area of Sungai Nyirih Village, West Kalimantan

This study identifies and catalogs bivalve species (cockles and blood clams) living in mangrove ecosystems of West Kalimantan, Indonesia. It is not directly about microplastics; while bivalves are commonly used as bioindicators for microplastic contamination, this paper does not assess plastic ingestion or pollution levels and is a false positive for microplastic relevance.

2023 Barakuda 45 Jurnal Ilmu Perikanan dan Kelautan 2 citations
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Trapping of microplastics and other anthropogenic particles in seagrass beds: Ubiquity across a vertical and horizontal sampling gradient

Researchers examined how seagrass beds trap microplastics and other anthropogenic particles by sampling along a vegetation cover gradient from dense beds to less vegetated patches. The study found that seagrass vegetation enhances the accumulation of plastic debris in both sediment and among plant structures. Evidence indicates that seagrass ecosystems act as significant sinks for microplastic pollution, with implications for the organisms that depend on these habitats.

2024 Marine Environmental Research 12 citations
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Microplastics in the seagrass ecosystems: A critical review

This review critically assessed microplastic contamination in seagrass ecosystems worldwide, finding that these nearshore habitats accumulate significant plastic pollution due to their proximity to human activities and the trapping effect of submerged vegetation.

2023 The Science of The Total Environment 41 citations
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Microplastic abundance and its relationship with sediment grain size in seagrass and bare flats of Panjang Island, Banten Bay, Indonesia

Researchers surveying Panjang Island in Indonesia's Banten Bay found microplastics throughout both seagrass and bare sediment areas, with finer-grained sediments accumulating more particles. Seagrass beds appeared to trap more microplastics than bare areas, meaning these critical coastal habitats — already under stress — may concentrate plastic pollution and expose the organisms sheltering in them to higher doses.

2026 BIO Web of Conferences
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Studies on microplastic contamination in seagrass beds at Spermonde Archipelago of Makassar Strait, Indonesia

Microplastics were detected in seagrass beds of the Spermonde Archipelago in Indonesia's Makassar Strait, with concentrations influenced by proximity to populated islands and fishing activity. The study documents plastic contamination in an important tropical seagrass ecosystem that supports fisheries and coastal livelihoods.

2019 Journal of Physics Conference Series 40 citations
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Bivalve Mollusks as Biological Monitoring of Microplastic: A Review of Anadara antiquata and Gafrarium sp. in Indonesia

This Indonesian review examines two bivalve species (Anadara antiquata and Gafrarium sp.) as biological monitors of coastal microplastic contamination, synthesizing evidence that these filter feeders accumulate microplastics from seawater and serve as reliable sentinels for pollution in Indonesian coastal ecosystems.

2025 International Journal of Science and Research Archive
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Kelimpahan dan Jenis Mikroplastik pada Sedimen Lamun di Perairan Nusa Dua, Bali

Researchers measured microplastic abundance and types in seagrass bed sediments in Nusa Dua waters, Bali, Indonesia. Microplastics were detected in all samples, with the complex mix of nearby tourism, fishing, and port activities likely contributing to contamination. Seagrass beds can trap microplastics and are important habitats for marine biodiversity.

2023 Journal of Marine Research and Technology 1 citations
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Seagrass Community Structure and Ecosystem Carbon Stocks Along the Shoreline of Semujur Island, Bangka Belitung Province, Indonesia

Researchers surveyed seagrass community structure and ecosystem carbon stocks at three sites along the shoreline of Semujur Island, Bangka Belitung, Indonesia, identifying eight seagrass species with diversity indices ranging from 1.48 to 1.72. Carbon stock estimates reached up to 75.11 MgC/ha at sites dominated by Halodule uninervis, with moderate positive correlations found between seagrass density, coverage, and carbon storage.

2024 Environment and Natural Resources Journal
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Seagrass beds reveal high abundance of microplastic in sediments: A case study in the Baltic Sea

Seagrass bed sediments in the Baltic Sea were found to harbor significantly higher microplastic concentrations than surrounding bare sediments, indicating that seagrass canopies trap and accumulate microplastics and may be underappreciated hotspots of contamination.

2021 Marine Pollution Bulletin 55 citations
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The presence of microplastics in Surabaya coastal area and its correlation with conventional water quality parameters

Researchers measured microplastic presence in coastal waters of Surabaya, Indonesia, and examined correlations with marine biodiversity indicators. Elevated microplastic concentrations were associated with reduced diversity of benthic organisms at contaminated sites.

2024 IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science 1 citations
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Occurrence And Abundance Of Microplastics In Coral Reef Sediment: A Case Study In Sekotong, Lombok-Indonesia

Microplastics were found in coral reef sediments in Sekotong, Lombok, Indonesia, with possible contributions from ocean current transport through the Indonesian Throughflow. The findings highlight that microplastic contamination has reached Indonesia's coral reef ecosystems, which are among the most biodiverse on Earth.

2018 Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) 60 citations
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Microplastic contamination in bivalves: First assessment in three coastal lagoons of the colombian caribbean, south america

Researchers assessed microplastic contamination in bivalves from three coastal lagoons, finding that filter-feeding species readily accumulate particles from surrounding water and sediment. The study characterized particle types and polymer compositions across different lagoon environments.

2024 Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
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Seagrass beds acting as a trap of microplastics - Emerging hotspot in the coastal region?

Seagrass beds in coastal waters were found to trap and accumulate microplastics at higher concentrations than surrounding unvegetated sediments, acting as effective sinks for plastic particles due to their dense canopy structure. This positions seagrass meadows as emerging hotspots of microplastic contamination in coastal ecosystems.

2019 Environmental Pollution 215 citations
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Analysis of the Abundance and Diversity of Microplastic Contamination in Ekas Bay Cultivation Areas

Researchers analyzed microplastic abundance and diversity in water and sediment samples across three sampling points in the floating net cage areas of Ekas Bay, Lombok, finding water concentrations ranging from 40.40 to 55.76 particles per liter and sediment concentrations from 10.8 to 12.25 particles per liter.

2024 Journal of Fish Health 1 citations
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Trends in Seagrass Research and Conservation in Malaysian Waters

This review summarizes seagrass research and conservation efforts in Malaysian waters, covering the ecology, threats, and monitoring of these coastal ecosystems. Seagrass meadows are sensitive to plastic debris and runoff, and their health is an indicator of the broader condition of coastal marine environments.

2023 Journal of Tropical Life Science 2 citations
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Assessment of marine debris in seagrass beds of Pramuka Island, Kepulauan Seribu

Researchers assessed marine debris and microplastic contamination in seagrass beds on Pramuka Island, Indonesia, finding six seagrass species with coverage ranging from 1.67-47.32% and identifying plastic as the most impactful debris type, with fiber microplastics (20-440 particles/kg) dominating and potentially interfering with seagrass respiration and photosynthesis.

2022 IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science 11 citations