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Microplastic Contents in Kijing Shells (Pilsbryoconchaexilis) in Tallo Makassarriver, Indonesia

Researchers found microplastics in freshwater mussels collected from the Tallo River in Makassar, Indonesia, with higher contamination levels at more urbanized sampling sites. The findings indicate that river mussels are accumulating microplastics, potentially exposing people who eat them to this pollutant.

2021 Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology 2 citations
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Microplastic Exposure through Mussels Consumption in the Coastal Area Community of Pa’lalakkang Village, Galesong, Takalar District

Researchers surveyed mussel consumers in a coastal village in South Sulawesi, Indonesia and detected microplastics in the mussels, estimating community exposure through regular consumption of contaminated shellfish. The study highlights the health significance of microplastic contamination in locally harvested seafood.

2020 South Asian Research Journal of Biology and Applied Biosciences 2 citations
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Ecological and health risks of microplastic contamination in edible fish from the Musi River Palembang, Indonesia

Researchers found microplastics in all ten fish species sampled from Indonesia's Musi River, with fragment-shaped PET, PE, and PVC particles being most common, though current consumption levels still put fish-eating locals in a low health-risk category. The findings underscore the need for ongoing monitoring and better plastic waste management to prevent risk from increasing over time.

2025 Journal of Ecological Engineering
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Identification of Characteristics, Abundance, Color, and Size of Microplastics in Shellfish in the Coastal Waters of Galesong Beach

Researchers identified and characterized microplastics in shellfish from the coastal waters of Galesong Beach in Indonesia, finding an average abundance of 4,258 items per individual mussel. The microplastics were predominantly fragments and fibers in red, blue, and black colors, with sizes ranging from 0.5 to 10.5 millimeters. The study raises concerns about human exposure to microplastics through seafood consumption in the region, given the high daily intake rates of shellfish by local communities.

2025 Lontara Journal Of Health Science And Technology 1 citations
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Ingested microplastics: a comparative analysis of contaminated shellfish from two sites in the Makassar Strait

Scientists compared microplastic contamination in shellfish from two sites in the Makassar Strait in Indonesia, finding microplastics in all samples tested. The types and amounts of microplastics varied between locations based on local oceanographic conditions and human activity. Since these shellfish are commonly eaten by local populations, the findings raise concerns about microplastic exposure through seafood consumption in the region.

2025 Environmental Monitoring and Assessment 5 citations
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Implication of microplastic presence in sediment and blood clams Anadara granosa (Mollusca: Bivalvia) in the Musi Estuary, Indonesia

Researchers measured microplastic concentrations in sediment and blood clam (Anadara granosa) tissues from coastal collection sites, finding MPs in all samples and identifying specific polymer types consistent with regional fishing gear and packaging waste sources.

2025 Biodiversitas Journal of Biological Diversity
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Abundance Analysis of Microplastics and Community Consumption In Batik Mussels (Paphia undulate) in Water Regions (Study in Banyuurip Village, Ujung Pangkah District, Gresik Regency)

Researchers identified and quantified microplastics in batik mussels (Paphia undulata) from Banyuurip Village waters, Gresik, and assessed community consumption levels, taking advantage of the mussels' filter-feeding behavior and sedentary lifestyle as indicators of microplastic contamination.

2024 Jurnal Pengelolaan Sumberdaya Alam dan Lingkungan (Journal of Natural Resources and Environmental Management)
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Analisis Mikroplastik Pada Kerang Kijing (Pilsbryoconcha exilis) Di Sungai Perancak, Jembrana, Bali

This Indonesian study examined microplastic contamination in freshwater mussels (Pilsbryoconcha exilis) from the Peranap River, finding that plastic debris in the river was a major source of microplastic exposure for these filter-feeding animals. The results raise concerns about microplastic accumulation in organisms consumed by local communities.

2021 JFMR-Journal of Fisheries and Marine Research 6 citations
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Presence and abundance of microplastics in edible freshwater mussel (Batissa violacea) on Fiji’s main island of Viti Levu

Microplastics were found in 100% of freshwater mussels (Batissa violacea) sampled from five rivers on Fiji's main island, with average site concentrations ranging considerably between rivers. The study represents the first documentation of microplastic contamination in Fijian freshwater mussels, raising concerns about food safety for communities that rely on this bivalve as a protein source.

2022 Marine and Freshwater Research 13 citations
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Microplastic Content in the Digestion of Freshwater Mussels (Pilsbryoconcha exilis) at Different Depths in Koto Panjang Reservoir, Riau

Researchers investigated microplastic content in the digestive tracts of freshwater mussels (Pilsbryoconcha exilis) at different water depths in Koto Panjang Reservoir, Riau, Indonesia. The study used experimental stocking at varying densities and depths to determine how depth influences microplastic accumulation in bivalve tissues.

2025 Jurnal Perikanan dan Kelautan
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Identifikasi Mikroplastik Pada Air, Sedimen, dan Bivalvia di Hilir Sungai Brantas

This Indonesian study identified microplastics in water, sediment, and bivalves in the lower Brantas River. Plastic fragments and fibers were found across all sample types, raising food safety concerns since local communities consume shellfish from this waterway.

2023 Environmental Pollution Journal 2 citations
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Determination of Microplastic Compounds in Some Species of Freshwater Snails in Brantas River, East Java, Indonesia

This study examined microplastic contamination in three freshwater gastropod species from Indonesia's Brantas River system, documenting MP abundance and polymer types across sampling sites and species to assess contamination patterns in edible freshwater snails consumed locally.

2025 Baghdad Science Journal
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Microplastics Dissemination from Fish Mugil dussumieri and Mangrove Water of Muara Teluknaga, Tangerang, Banten

Researchers found microplastics in the mullet fish Mugil dussumieri and in mangrove water in Indonesia, documenting the presence of plastic contamination across both a commercially important fish species and a sensitive coastal ecosystem. The findings raise concerns about microplastic exposure for communities that rely on mangrove fisheries.

2019 Journal of Physics Conference Series 29 citations
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Keberadaan mikroplastik pada kerang darah (Anadara granosa) dari TPI Tambak Lorok, Semarang

Researchers in Semarang, Indonesia, found microplastics in blood cockles (Anadara granosa) sold at a local fish market, with fibers and fragments being the most common types identified under microscopy. The study also tested whether washing the shellfish before analysis affected results, finding contamination was present regardless. Because blood cockles are a widely consumed seafood in the region and are filter feeders that concentrate particles from the water column, this finding signals a direct route for microplastic ingestion by local populations.

2023 Journal of Marine Research 2 citations
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Investigation of Microplastic Exposure to Marine Fish in the Marine Tourism Area of Makassar City

Researchers investigated microplastic exposure in marine fish from a tourism area in Makassar City, Indonesia, finding microplastics in fish digestive tracts with fragments and filaments predominating, indicating that plastic pollution has entered local marine food chains in a heavily visited coastal zone.

2022 Indo J Chem Res 4 citations
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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.

2026 University of Zagreb University Computing Centre (SRCE)
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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.

2023 Environmental Monitoring and Assessment 14 citations
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The spatial distribution and physico-chemical characteristic of microplastics in the sediment and cockle (Anadara granosa) from the coastal waters of East Java, Indonesia, and the health hazards associated with cockle consumption

Researchers surveyed microplastic contamination in coastal sediments and cockles along the East Java coast of Indonesia and assessed the potential health risks from consuming the shellfish. They found microplastics, predominantly fibers and fragments, in all sediment and cockle tissue samples, with consumers potentially ingesting tens of thousands of microplastic particles per year. The findings raise concerns about dietary microplastic exposure for communities that regularly eat shellfish from these waters.

2023 Marine Pollution Bulletin 22 citations
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Microplastic contamination in green mussels (Perna viridis Linnaeus, 1758) collected from the traditional fish markets along the East Java coast of Indonesia and the associated risk assessment

Researchers analyzed green mussels from five traditional fish markets along the East Java coast of Indonesia and found microplastic contamination in all samples, primarily in the form of fibers and fragments smaller than 500 micrometers. The polymer hazard index ranged from high to very high across all market locations, and various harmful chemicals associated with plastic production were detected in the mussel tissues. The findings raise health concerns for communities that regularly consume these mussels as a dietary staple.

2025 Environmental Toxicology and Pharmacology 2 citations
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The Abundance of Microplastics in Gastropods in The Molas Waters of North Sulawesi

Researchers found microplastic contamination in two gastropod species (Tylothais sp. and Terebralia sp.) from Molas Waters, North Sulawesi, with fiber being the dominant form and abundances ranging from 2.2 to 3.05 particles per 20 individuals across two sampling periods.

2025 JURNAL PESISIR DAN LAUT TROPIS
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The Contamination of Microplastics in Mussel (Mytilus edulis), and Oyster (Crassostrea gigas): A Case Study from a Fish Market, Chonburi Province

Microplastics were found in mussels and oysters sold at a fish market in Thailand, with fibers and fragments being the most common types. Since bivalves are often eaten whole, this raises concerns about human ingestion of microplastics through seafood.

2021 Burapha Science Journal (วารสารวิทยาศาสตร์บูรพา ) 1 citations
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Microplastics Isolated From Shellfish Paratapes undulatus From Kuala Selangor, Selangor, Malaysia

Researchers isolated and characterized microplastics from the soft tissues of the shellfish Paratapes undulatus collected from Kuala Selangor, Malaysia, analyzing 30 samples for plastic type, shape, and size. The study documented the types of microplastics present in this commercially harvested bivalve, raising concern about human exposure through seafood consumption.

2022 3 citations
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Identifikasi Mikroplastik pada Kijing Taiwan (Anodonta woodina) dan Sedimen di Kali Surabaya

Researchers identified microplastics in Taiwan freshwater mussels (Anodonta woodina) and sediment collected from five stations along the Surabaya River in Indonesia using stereo microscopy. The study focused on this filter-feeding bivalve species commonly consumed by local communities, examining microplastic types and abundance in both the organisms and surrounding sediment.

2025 Environmental Pollution Journal
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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.

2025 Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology 4 citations