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ClearQualitative Assessment and Management of Microplastics in Asian Green Mussels (Perna viridis) Cultured in Bacoor Bay,Cavite, Phillipines
Green mussels cultured in Bacoor Bay in the Philippines were found to contain microplastics, which can accumulate persistent organic pollutants in the tissues of filter-feeding shellfish. Since green mussels are widely consumed as food, the findings raise food safety concerns about the combined exposure to microplastics and associated chemical contaminants.
Detection and quantification of microplastics from cultured green mussel Perna viridis in Bacoor Bay, Cavite, Philippines
Microplastics were found in green mussels from Bacoor Bay in the Philippines, with an average of several particles per individual, confirming that commercially farmed bivalves in Southeast Asia are contaminated and representing a potential human exposure route through seafood consumption.
Kontaminasi Mikroplastik pada Perna viridis di Teluk Lampung
Researchers found microplastic contamination in green mussels (Perna viridis) from Lampung Bay, Indonesia, with mean whole-tissue abundance of 0.53 particles/g, gill organs containing significantly more microplastics than digestive organs, and fiber fragments under 100 µm being the most common type.
THE RELATIONSHIP OF MICROPLASTIC ABUNDANCE IN GREEN MUSSEL Perna viridis AND THE WATERS OF MANGKANG BEACH, SEMARANG
A study of green mussels (Perna viridis) farmed in a coastal area of Semarang, Indonesia found microplastics in both the surrounding water and mussel tissue, with statistical analysis confirming a significant relationship between water contamination levels and mussel body burden. Because green mussels are widely consumed locally, this finding highlights a direct pathway for microplastic exposure through seafood in the region.
Suspended Microplastic in Sorsogon Bay Attributing Perna viridis and Atrina pectinata Contamination
Suspended microplastics were detected in surface water, the water column, and in the bivalves Perna viridis and Atrina pectinata from Sorsogon Bay, Philippines, demonstrating that filter-feeding shellfish accumulate microplastics from the surrounding water column.
Microplastics contamination in the green mussels (Perna viridis) cultured for human consumption in Thailand
Researchers investigated microplastic contamination in green mussels farmed for human consumption at two sites in Thailand's Gulf coast. They found microplastics in 100% of water, sediment, and mussel samples, with fibers being the most common shape and polyethylene terephthalate the most frequent polymer type. The study estimates that Thai consumers eating mussels could ingest thousands of microplastic particles annually, highlighting the need for monitoring aquaculture products.
LEVELS OF MICROPLASTICS IN MUSSELS (Perna viridis) AND MANILA CLAM (Venerupis philippinarum) IN BACOOR CITY, CAVITE AND CALATAGAN, BATANGAS, PHILIPPINES
Researchers in the Philippines found microplastics in both mussels and Manila clams from two coastal locations, with mussels from the more urbanised Bacoor City site containing the highest amounts. Because these shellfish are consumed frequently — sometimes daily — by local communities, the findings point to a regular dietary route of microplastic exposure for the population.
Evaluation of microplastic bioaccumulation capacity of mussel (Perna viridis) and surrounding environment in the North coast of Vietnam
Researchers measured microplastic contamination in green mussels, seawater, and beach sediment along the northern coast of Vietnam. Mussels contained an average of about 25 microplastic pieces per individual, while beach sediments had concentrations around 4,800 pieces per kilogram. PET was the most common polymer type, and the study shows that Vietnamese coastal waters and seafood carry meaningful levels of microplastic contamination.
Microplastics in green mussels (Perna viridis) from Jakarta Bay, Indonesia, and the associated hazards to human health posed by their consumption
Researchers found microplastics in all 120 green mussels sampled from Jakarta Bay, identifying 12 polymer types, and estimated that Indonesian shellfish consumers may ingest up to 775,000 microplastic particles annually depending on consumption levels.
Microplastics Contamination in the Kalirejo Coastal Area, East Java, Indonesia and their Presence in Green Mussels (Perna viridis)
Researchers surveyed the waters and green mussels along the Kalirejo coast in East Java, Indonesia, and found microplastics in all samples, with higher concentrations at shallower depths. Polyethylene fragments were the most common type, and there was a strong correlation between microplastic levels in the water and in mussel tissues, indicating the animals absorb plastics directly from their environment. The findings raise concerns about both ecological impacts and potential health risks from consuming contaminated shellfish in this major mussel farming region.
Microplastics contamination in green mussels Perna viridis in Pangkajene Kepulauan Waters, South Sulawesi, Indonesia
Microplastics in the form of fibers and fragments were found in green mussels (Perna viridis) from Pangkajene Kepulauan Waters, South Sulawesi, with over 71% of sampled individuals containing microplastics and smaller mussels showing the highest exposure frequency.
Preliminary Study and First Evidence of Presence of Microplastics in Green Mussel, Perna viridis from Phuket
Green mussels (Perna viridis) collected from a canal in Phuket, Thailand were examined in a preliminary study and found to contain microplastics in their tissues. The study provides initial evidence of microplastic contamination in commercially important Thai coastal mussels and establishes baseline data for future monitoring.
Contamination of microplastic in bivalve: first evaluation in Vietnam
For the first time in Vietnam, microplastics were detected inside green mussels (Perna viridis), with fibers and fragments being the most common types. Given that mussels are widely eaten in Vietnam, this raises concerns about microplastic exposure through seafood.
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.
Assessment of Microplastics in Green Mussel (Perna viridis) and Surrounding Environments around Sri Racha Bay, Thailand
Researchers assessed microplastic contamination in seawater, sediments, and green mussels (Perna viridis) around Sri Racha Bay, Thailand, finding seasonal variation with higher levels during the wet season and confirming that mussels bioaccumulate microplastics from their surrounding environment.
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.
Effects of sizes and concentrations of different types of microplastics on bioaccumulation and lethality rate in the green mussel, Perna viridis
Researchers investigated how different microplastic types, sizes, and concentrations affected bioaccumulation and mortality in green mussels, finding size- and concentration-dependent effects on MP accumulation in this filter-feeding species.
Microplastics Contents in Natural and Maricultured Shellfish from Pasir Putih Estuary in Johor, Malaysia
Researchers compared microplastic occurrence in wild and maricultured green mussels from Pasir Putih estuary in Malaysia, finding microplastics in all specimens. Wild mussels contained different microplastic types and abundances compared to maricultured individuals, suggesting that exposure pathways differ between natural feeding and aquaculture pond environments.
Abundance of microplastic in green mussel Perna viridis, water, and sediment in Kamal Muara, Jakarta Bay
Researchers measured microplastic abundance in green mussels, seawater, and sediments from a harbor in Jakarta Bay, Indonesia, finding microplastics in all three matrices. The correlation between microplastics in mussels and the surrounding environment confirms that these edible shellfish accumulate plastic from their habitat.
Microplastic contamination in Indian edible mussels (Perna perna and Perna viridis) and their environs
Microplastic contamination was found in both Perna viridis and Perna perna mussels and in the surrounding water and sediments at collection sites in India, with larger mussels containing more particles than smaller ones and sediments harboring higher concentrations than overlying water, confirming commercially harvested Indian mussels as vehicles for human microplastic ingestion.