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Mikroplastik Pada Sedimen di Zona Pemukiman, Zona Perlindungan Bahari dan Zona Pemanfaatan Darat Kepulauan Karimunjawa, Jepara

This Indonesian study investigated microplastic types and abundances in sediments across different zones of the Karimunjawa National Park, comparing residential, marine protected, and buffer zones. The results show that even protected marine areas in Indonesia are not immune to microplastic contamination.

2021 BULETIN OSEANOGRAFI MARINA 8 citations
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Kelimpahan Mikroplastik di Perairan Zona Pemukiman, Zona Pariwisata dan Zona Perlindungan Kepulauan Karimunjawa, Jepara

This Indonesian study measured microplastic abundance in surface waters across different management zones of Karimunjawa National Park, finding microplastics even in protected and restricted areas. The results highlight that even nationally protected marine areas are not immune to microplastic pollution.

2021 BULETIN OSEANOGRAFI MARINA 18 citations
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Measurement of microplastic density in the Karimunjawa National Park, Central Java, Indonesia

Researchers measured microplastic abundance in the waters of the Karimunjawa National Park in Indonesia, a marine protected area, finding contamination despite its protected status. The results highlight that even designated conservation areas are not shielded from microplastic pollution carried by ocean currents.

2018 Indo Pacific Journal of Ocean Life 16 citations
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Karakteristik Mikroplastik Di Perairan Pulau Tengah, Karimunjawa

Researchers investigated microplastic characteristics at Pulau Tengah in the Karimunjawa waters of Indonesia, sampling at four stations using plankton nets and analyzing particle abundance, morphology under stereo microscopy, and polymer type via FTIR spectroscopy to characterize contamination in this tropical marine environment.

2023 Indonesian Journal of Oceanography 5 citations
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Mikroplastik pada Terumbu Karang di Pulau Panjang Jepara

This Indonesian study examined microplastic contamination in coral reef ecosystems around Panjang Island in Jepara. The findings document plastic pollution in a reef system affected by tourism and waste disposal from visiting communities, raising concerns about plastic impacts on sensitive marine habitats.

2023 Jurnal Pasir Laut
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Microplastics as a sedimentary component in reef systems: A case study from the Java Sea

Researchers investigated microplastic distribution in sediments from two tropical atoll reef platforms in Indonesia. The study found that microplastics are a component of reef sediments, with distribution patterns influenced by reef geomorphology and hydrodynamic processes, highlighting the need to better understand how microplastics accumulate in coral reef systems and their potential impacts on reef health.

2021 Sedimentology 54 citations
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Abundance and Characteristics of Microplastics in Coral Reefs at Penimbangan Waters

Researchers assessed microplastic abundance and characteristics in coral reef tissues and sediments at Penimbangan Beach, finding MPs in all 12 coral samples analyzed. Fiber and fragment types dominated, with polymers matching common fishing and packaging materials, reflecting local pollution inputs to the reef ecosystem.

2025 Advances in Tropical Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences
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Konsentrasi Mikroplastik Pada Makroalga Di Zona Intertidal, Pulau Karimunjawa

Researchers investigated microplastic distribution in macroalgae collected from the intertidal zone of Karimunjawa Island, characterising the shapes, colours, and polymer types of particles found in these marine organisms.

2024 Jurnal Kelautan Tropis
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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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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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Konsentrasi Makroplastik Pada Ekosistem Terumbu Karang Di Perairan Pesisir Pemuteran Dan Padang Bai

Researchers found that macroplastic concentrations in Bali's coral reef waters were inversely proportional to live coral cover, with higher plastic loads in Padang Bai (0.09–0.12 pieces/m²) correlating with reduced coral health compared to the less-polluted Pemuteran site.

2023 Journal of Marine Research and Technology 2 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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Comparative Study on the Microplastics Abundance and Characteristics in Marine Protected Area in Karimunjawa National Park, Indonesia

Microplastics were found across both protected and unprotected zones of Karimunjawa National Park, a marine conservation area in Indonesia, with concentrations actually higher inside the marine protected area (MPA) than outside. Fragments under 50 micrometers made of common packaging plastics dominated the samples, with sources traced to nearby tourist cottage construction activities on the southern boundary of the MPA. The study highlights that protected area status alone does not shield ecosystems from microplastic contamination when nearby human activities continue unchecked.

2024 Journal of Ecological Engineering 3 citations
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Microplastic Accumulation in Coral Reef Ecosystems at Peukan Bada District, Aceh Besar

Researchers collected sediment from coral reef sites in Aceh, Indonesia and found microplastics of three types — fibers, films, and fragments — at all locations, with densities ranging from 32 to 68 particles per kilogram. The study found a strong statistical association between microplastic abundance and the health of coral reef cover, suggesting a link between plastic pollution and reef degradation. This provides early evidence that microplastics may be contributing to the decline of coral ecosystems in Indonesian coastal waters.

2024 Ecological Engineering & Environmental Technology 3 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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Plastics are a new threat to Palau’s coral reefs

Researchers detected microplastics in seawater, sediments, and beach sand around the pristine coral reef system of Palau, confirming that even remote, well-protected marine environments are not free from plastic pollution and highlighting the global reach of this contamination.

2022 PLoS ONE 25 citations
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Kelimpahan Mikroplastik di Perairan Pulau Temajo Mempawah Kalimantan Barat

This Indonesian study measured microplastic abundance in the waters around Temajo Island in West Kalimantan, finding widespread contamination from fibers, fragments, and films. The results contribute to mapping microplastic pollution across Indonesian coastal ecosystems, which are under pressure from both land-based and marine plastic sources.

2023 Jurnal Laut Khatulistiwa 2 citations
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Assessment of microplastic pollution in corals, seawater, and marine sediments in the Gulf of Thailand

Researchers assessed microplastic occurrence, abundance, and characteristics in coral, seawater, and sediment samples from two reef sites in the Gulf of Thailand, detecting microplastics in all coral samples at concentrations ranging from 0.24 to 2.60 particles per gram and finding spatial variability across reef species and sites.

2025 Frontiers in Marine Science
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The abundance of microplastics in coral reef ecosystems in the waters of Krueng Raya, Aceh Besar

Researchers measured microplastic abundance in sediment from coral reef ecosystems at three sites in Krueng Raya waters, Aceh Besar, Indonesia, and evaluated correlations between MP abundance and live coral cover. Microplastics were found at all three sites, with the study providing baseline data on MP contamination in Indonesian coral reef habitats.

2025 Springer Link (Chiba Institute of Technology)
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A Comparative Assessment of Microplastic Abundance in Conservation vs. Residential Coastal Sediments in Bitung, North Sulawesi Indonesia

Researchers compared microplastic abundance in coastal sediments at a nature reserve versus an industrial port in Bitung, North Sulawesi, finding significantly higher levels at the industrial site and raising concerns about plastic intrusion into protected areas.

2025 Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
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The abundance of microplastics in coral reef ecosystems in the waters of Krueng Raya, Aceh Besar

Researchers measured microplastic abundance in coral reef ecosystems in the waters of Krueng Raya, Aceh Besar, Indonesia. They found microplastics in both sediment and water column samples, with pollution likely originating from tourism, fishing, and domestic waste. The study highlights the threat that microplastic contamination poses to the health and balance of coral reef ecosystems in the region.

2025 BIO Web of Conferences 1 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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Kelimpahan Mikroplastik Pada Ekosistem Perairan Di Maluku Utara : Sebuah Tinjauan

This review synthesizes previous microplastic research conducted in aquatic ecosystems of North Maluku, Indonesia, drawing on studies from Mare Island and Ternate. Findings compiled include 272 microplastic particles in sea cucumber species, 17,000–37,000 particles/kg dry sediment in coastal sediments, 948 particles in skipjack tuna from 16 market fish samples, and 594 particles in grouper species, collectively documenting widespread microplastic contamination across local marine organisms.

2023 Jurnal Sipil Sains 5 citations
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Contamination of microplastics in tropical coral reef ecosystems of Sri Lanka

Researchers investigated microplastic contamination across ten coral reef ecosystems in Sri Lanka, finding microplastics in corals, water, and sediments with fibers and fragments being the dominant types, representing a previously unquantified threat to tropical reef systems.

2023 Marine Pollution Bulletin 34 citations