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Distribution and Types of Microplastics in Coastal Sediments of Sepanjang Beach

Researchers characterised the distribution and types of microplastics in coastal sediments of Sepanjang Beach, Indonesia, examining microplastic presence in relation to gastropod digestive tract contamination in the local marine environment.

2025 Sriwijaya Journal of Environment
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The Occurrence and Distribution of Microplastic in Sediment of the Coastal Waters of Bengkalis Island Riau Province

This study documented the occurrence and distribution of microplastics in coastal sediments in Indonesia, finding particles widely distributed across sampling sites with varying concentrations by location. The results add to growing evidence of microplastic contamination in Southeast Asian coastal environments.

2021 IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science 7 citations
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Preliminary Investigation on the Type and Ditribution of Microplastics in the West Coast of Karimun Besar Island

This preliminary study identified and quantified microplastics in beach sediments on the west coast of Karimun Besar Island, Indonesia. Microplastics were detected at all sampling sites, reflecting how nearby human activities are contributing to coastal plastic contamination even at smaller, less-studied islands.

2020 IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science 18 citations
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Abundance of microplastic in sediment around the west coast of Situbondo, East Java

Microplastic abundance was surveyed in beach sediments along the west coast of Situbondo, East Java, Indonesia, finding contamination at all seven sampled beaches with patterns reflecting local plastic use, waste management, and oceanographic transport.

2023 Omni-Akuatika 3 citations
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Microplastics in Sediments of East Surabaya, Indonesia: Regional Characteristics and Potential Risks

Microplastic occurrence and distribution were characterized for the first time in sediments from 16 sites along urban and mangrove coastal areas of East Surabaya, Indonesia. Microplastic abundances ranged from undetected to 598 items per kilogram, with higher contamination in urban areas and characteristics reflecting mixed local plastic waste sources.

2022 International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 40 citations
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Distribusi Mikroplastik Pada Sedimen Di Perairan Teluk Kendari

This Indonesian study (in Bahasa Indonesia) examined the distribution and abundance of microplastics in sediments from Kendari Bay, finding widespread contamination across sampling sites. The results add to growing evidence of microplastic accumulation in coastal sediment environments in Southeast Asia.

2020 Jurnal Sapa Laut (Jurnal Ilmu Kelautan) 16 citations
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Microplastic Pollution in Indonesia: The Contribution of Human Activity to the Abundance of Microplastics

This systematic review of Indonesian microplastic research found that coastal and marine sediments have the highest microplastic abundances, driven by widespread use of cheap single-use plastics and poor waste management across urban and rural areas.

2023 E3S Web of Conferences 1 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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Distribusi mikroplastik pada sedimen di Muara Badak, Kabupaten Kutai Kartanegara

An Indonesian study found microplastic fragments, films, and fibers in coastal estuary sediments at multiple stations, including residential and mangrove areas. The results document microplastic contamination in Indonesian coastal sediments and reflect the country's status as one of the world's largest plastic waste producers.

2015 DEPIK 103 citations
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Spatial Distribution and Quantification of Microplastic Contamination in Sediments of Kaliratu Coastal Waters, Kebumen, Indonesia

Researchers found microplastics in sediments along Kaliratu Beach in Indonesia at concentrations of 25–57.5 particles/kg, with fibres, fragments, films, and pellets all present, and used hydrodynamic modelling to trace how seasonal monsoon currents distribute them along the coastline. The findings highlight that even relatively remote Indonesian coastal areas near shrimp ponds and other anthropogenic activity are accumulating measurable plastic pollution.

2026 Environmental Quality Management
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Abundance and characterization of microplastic pollution in the wildlife reserve, Ramsar site, recreational areas, and national park in northern Jakarta and Kepulauan Seribu, Indonesia

This is the first study to measure microplastic pollution in sediments across protected areas near Jakarta, Indonesia, including a wildlife reserve, a Ramsar wetland site, and a marine national park. Microplastics were found at all locations, with higher concentrations closer to human activity and during the dry season. The results suggest that even designated conservation areas are not spared from microplastic contamination.

2023 Chemosphere 15 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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Microplastic Identification and Density In Coastal Sediments of Manado Bay

Researchers identified and quantified microplastics in coastal sediments of Manado Bay, documenting the density and polymer types of plastic particles accumulating in the marine environment from anthropogenic activities.

2025 JURNAL PESISIR DAN LAUT TROPIS
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Spatial distribution and characteristics of microplastic particles in sediments at Belawan Estuary, North Sumatra Province

Researchers characterized the spatial distribution and properties of microplastic particles in sediments at Belawan Estuary in North Sumatra, Indonesia, providing baseline data on microplastic abundance, morphology, color, and polymer composition at a site with no prior microplastic research to inform future ecological assessments of this estuarine system.

2024 IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science 1 citations
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Occurrence and distribution of microplastics in the beach sediment of Anday Beach, West Papua (Indonesia)

Researchers measured microplastic occurrence and distribution in beach sediments at Anday Beach in West Papua, Indonesia, finding microplastics present across sampling sites. The findings document plastic contamination reaching a relatively remote Indonesian coastal area.

2021 IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science 9 citations
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Microplastic Abundance in Sediment in Pangandaran Waters, West Java, Indonesia

This study measured microplastic abundance in sediments across Pangandaran waters, finding highest concentrations of fibers and fragments near tourism-affected coastal zones and identifying particle size (106–250 µm) as the dominant fraction retained in sediments. Oceanographic factors including waves, tides, and currents were identified as the primary mechanisms controlling microplastic distribution across the sampling sites.

2023 Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
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Spatial Distribution of Microplastics Abundance Along Selected Beaches in Kelantan, Malaysia

Researchers surveyed ten beaches along the Kelantan coast in Malaysia and found over 1,600 microplastic particles, averaging about 5.4 pieces per gram of sediment, with fragments being the most common type. PVC, polypropylene, and polystyrene were the dominant polymer types, and intertidal zones were the most heavily contaminated areas. The study provides important baseline data on microplastic pollution patterns along these Malaysian coastlines, which can help guide future cleanup and prevention efforts.

2025 Scientific Research Journal 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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Identifikasi Mikroplastik Pada Sedimen di Pulau Perak, Jakarta Indonesia

Researchers identified and characterised microplastics in sediments at Perak Island, Jakarta, Indonesia, examining the shapes, sizes, and composition of plastic particles smaller than 5 mm that accumulate in coastal sediment environments.

2024 Water and Marine Pollution Journal PoluSea
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Analisis Mikroplastik pada Sedimen di Pesisir Selat Sempu, Kabupaten Malang, Jawa Timur

This Indonesian study analyzed the abundance and characteristics of microplastics in coastal sediments of the Sempu Strait in Malang Regency, Java. The research found microplastics at all sampling sites and used ocean current and tidal data to understand how local conditions influence microplastic distribution in this coastal zone.

2023 Water and Marine Pollution Journal PoluSea
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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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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, 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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The distribution of marine debris and microplastic in Tidung Kecil Island, Jakarta Bay and Sembilang National Park, Palembang

This study surveyed the distribution of marine debris and microplastics in the waters and sediments around Tidung Kecil Island in Jakarta Bay, Indonesia. The findings highlight the role of coastal communities and tourism in contributing to local microplastic contamination.

2021 IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science 5 citations