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Distribusi mikroplastik di perairan Pulau Bengkalis Kabupaten Bengkalis Provinsi Riau

This Indonesian study assessed the distribution of microplastics in the waters around Bengkalis Island in Riau Province. Microplastics were detected throughout the sampling sites, reflecting plastic pollution patterns common in Indonesian coastal and river-adjacent waters.

2020 DEPIK 16 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 Distribution in Sediments in Coastal of Pariaman City, West Sumatera Province

Indonesian researchers surveyed microplastic distribution in sediments along the coast of Pariaman City, West Sumatra, finding plastic particles throughout the study area. Higher concentrations near tourism areas and residential zones suggest that local human activities are the primary sources of coastal microplastic contamination.

2021 Asian Journal of Aquatic Sciences 12 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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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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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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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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Komposisi dan Kepadatan Mikroplastik di Sedimen Perairan Pulau Los, Kota Tanjungpinang, Kepulauan Riau

Researchers surveyed Los Island's coastal sediments in Tanjungpinang, Indonesia, and found microplastics at all 30 sampling points, with fibers, fragments, and films present in both sandy and muddy substrates. The study documented that plastic waste has penetrated the sediments of this island environment, threatening the benthic organisms that live there. These findings add to growing evidence that even relatively remote Indonesian island coastlines are significantly contaminated with microplastics from land-based and marine sources.

2023 Journal of Marine Research 6 citations
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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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Spatial and temporal distribution of microplastics in the surface waters of Barranglompo Island, Makassar

This study mapped microplastic distribution in the surface waters around Barranglompo Island in Makassar, Indonesia, finding widespread contamination across both space and time. The results highlight the growing threat of microplastic pollution to coastal marine environments in Southeast Asia.

2021 IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science 9 citations
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Tiny and Everywhere: Microplastic Density and Distribution in Sediments along the West Coast of Lombok Island, Indonesia

Researchers found microplastics in sediments along the entire west coast of Lombok Island, Indonesia, with fibers being the most common type. The study documents widespread microplastic contamination in a region previously unstudied, raising concerns for local marine life and fishing communities.

2023 The Philippine journal of science 1 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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Concentration, distribution, and characteristics of microplastic in estuary, coast and marine organisms in Indonesia: A Preliminary Review

This preliminary review mapped microplastic concentrations and characteristics in estuaries, coastal sediments, and marine organisms across Indonesia based on published studies. Microplastics were widespread across all compartments studied, with fibers dominant in many locations. The review identifies significant data gaps and calls for more coordinated monitoring to understand Indonesia's marine plastic pollution problem.

2022 Akuatikisle Jurnal Akuakultur Pesisir dan Pulau-Pulau Kecil 5 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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Spatial and temporal trends of microplastic contamination in surface sediment of Benoa Bay: An urban estuary in Bali-Indonesia

Researchers examined microplastic contamination in sediments of Benoa Bay, an urban estuary in Bali, Indonesia, across rainy and dry seasons. The study found concentrations ranging from 9.51 to 90.60 particles per kilogram, with the highest levels near a landfill site, and polyethylene, polypropylene, and polystyrene were the most commonly identified polymers.

2024 Marine Pollution Bulletin 17 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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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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Microplastics in sediment of Indonesia waters : A systematic review of occurrence, monitoring and potential environmental risks

This systematic review compiles research on microplastic pollution in Indonesian water sediments, finding widespread contamination across the country's rivers, lakes, and coastal areas. Since Indonesia is one of the world's largest archipelago nations, this plastic pollution threatens both marine ecosystems and the seafood that local communities depend on.

2023 DEPIK 16 citations
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Analysis of Abundance and Distribution of Microplastics in Sediments of Sail River, Pekanbaru City, Riau

Researchers analyzed sediment samples from the Sail River in Pekanbaru, Indonesia, and found microplastic contamination at all sampling stations, with abundance increasing toward downstream areas. Concentrations ranged from 5,335 to 21,374 particles per kilogram of dry sediment, consisting of fragments, fibers, and films. The study suggests that growing urban activities such as housing, shops, and restaurants along the river are contributing to the increasing microplastic pollution.

2026 Jurnal Kejuruteraan
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Identification of microplastics in water in the Sukolilo Coastal Area, Bangkalan Regency, East Java

Researchers sampling coastal waters in Bangkalan, East Java found microplastic concentrations averaging 4.32 particles per liter, with fiber, fragment, and film shapes present in a range of sizes and colors. These elevated levels in a coastal area highlight the ongoing contamination of Indonesian marine environments and the potential for microplastics to enter seafood consumed locally.

2023 Symposium of Biology Education (Symbion)
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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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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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Microplastics in the surface sediments from the eastern waters of Java Sea, Indonesia

Microplastics were found in surface sediments at all five sampling stations in the eastern Java Sea of Indonesia, near areas with heavy fishing and industrial activity. The study adds to documentation of widespread microplastic contamination in Indonesian coastal waters.

2019 F1000Research 60 citations
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The Threat of Microplastic Waste in Dumai Waters, Province of Riau, Indonesia

This study documented microplastic pollution in the coastal waters of Dumai, Riau Province, Indonesia, assessing the extent of contamination from plastic waste in this industrial port city. The findings highlight the threat that poorly managed plastic waste poses to coastal marine ecosystems in developing regions.

2021 Carpathian Journal of Earth and Environmental Sciences 7 citations