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Microplastics abundance in four different species of commercial fishes in Bali Strait

Four commercially important fish species in the Bali Strait, Indonesia all contained microplastics in their gastrointestinal tracts, with fragments and fibers being most common. As these fish are widely consumed, this raises concerns about microplastic transfer to humans through the seafood supply chain.

2020 Jurnal Iktiologi Indonesia 10 citations
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Kajian Mikroplastik pada Ikan Konsumsi Masyarakat di Teluk Palu, Sulawesi Tengah

Researchers found microplastics in the digestive tracts of commercially consumed fish species in Palu Bay, Indonesia, documenting plastic contamination in a local food source and raising concerns about human exposure through seafood consumption in the region.

2022 Journal of Marine Research 5 citations
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Abundance and Characteristics of Microplastics Found in The Gastrointestinal Tract of Commercial Marine Fish from Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Researchers analyzed microplastic abundance and characteristics in the gastrointestinal tracts of commercial marine fish from Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, providing the first data on seafood microplastic contamination from one of the country's major fisheries production centers.

2023 SQUALEN Bulletin of Marine and Fisheries Postharvest and Biotechnology 3 citations
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Assessment Of Microplastics In Commercially Important Fishes Collected From Thondi Fish Landing Center

Researchers assessed the presence and characteristics of microplastics in commercially important fish species collected from the Thondi fish landing center in India. The study evaluated microplastic contamination levels in fish obtained from a coastal fishing hub, contributing data on the prevalence of plastic particles in seafood relevant to both ecological and human dietary exposure concerns.

2024 INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CREATIVE RESEARCH THOUGHTS
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Microplastic Contamination in Commercially Important Fish from Labuan Bajo Fish Landing Site, Donggala, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia

Researchers analyzed microplastic contamination in commercially important fish species from an Indonesian fish landing station, quantifying MP abundance across species and tissues to assess food safety risks associated with consuming locally caught seafood.

2025 Egyptian Journal of Aquatic Biology and Fisheries
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Ingestion and accumulation of microplastics in small marine fish and potential human exposure: case study of Binh Dinh, Vietnam

Researchers investigated microplastic accumulation in five small marine fish species commonly consumed by coastal communities in Binh Dinh, Vietnam. They found microplastics present in fish from all sampling sites, with seasonal and species-level variation in contamination levels. The study estimates potential human dietary exposure to microplastics through fish consumption and raises food safety concerns for coastal populations relying on local seafood.

2023 Human and Ecological Risk Assessment An International Journal 9 citations
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Identifikasi Mikroplastik pada 5 Spesies Ikan Laut di TPI Tanjung Beringin Kabupaten Serdang Bedagai

Researchers identified microplastics in the gills and digestive tracts of five species of marine fish sold at a fish market in Serdang Bedagai, Indonesia. The study found microplastics of various shapes and colors across all sampled species, highlighting the potential for human exposure to microplastics through consumption of commercially available seafood.

2026 Biocaster Jurnal Kajian Biologi
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Comparative analysis of microplastic pollution in commercially relevant seafood across different geographical regions

Researchers analyzed microplastic pollution in commercially important seafood species, characterizing particle morphology and polymer composition across species. The study found microplastics in all species sampled, with differences in contamination levels linked to feeding ecology and habitat.

2024 Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
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Identifikasi Cemaran Mikroplastik pada Ikan Konsumsi yang di Budidayakan di Perairan Rawa Pening

This Indonesian study identified microplastic contamination in fish cultivated in cage aquaculture in Rawa Pening lake, finding multiple polymer types in consumed fish species. The results raise concerns about human exposure to microplastics through farmed fish consumption.

2023 Science Technology and Management Journal 1 citations
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Analisis Kandungan Mikroplastik Pada Saluran Pencernaan Ikan Di Ppi Selili Samarinda Kalimantan Timur

Researchers examined the digestive tracts of five commercially important fish species caught at a fish landing site in East Kalimantan, Indonesia, and found microplastics in all of them, with fibres and fragments being the most common types. This documents microplastic contamination in seafood from Indonesian waters and raises concerns about human dietary exposure through fish consumption.

2024 JURNAL BIOSENSE 2 citations
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Mikroplastik dalam Seafood dari Pantai Utara Jawa

This study found microplastics in seafood collected from the northern coast of Java, including multiple species of fish and shellfish. The results indicate widespread microplastic contamination in seafood from this densely populated coastal region, raising concerns about human dietary exposure.

2018 Unika Repositor (Unika) 35 citations
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Abundance and Characteristics of Microplastics Found in The Gastrointestinal Tract of Commercial Marine Fish from Bitung, North Sulawesi – Indonesia

Researchers analyzed microplastic abundance and characteristics in the gastrointestinal tracts of commercial marine fish from Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, providing baseline contamination data for commercially important species from a major Indonesian fisheries region.

2023 SQUALEN Bulletin of Marine and Fisheries Postharvest and Biotechnology 3 citations
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Literature Review: Microplastic Content in the Digestive Tracts of Fish in Indonesian Waters

This literature review synthesizes studies on microplastic content in the digestive tracts of fish from Indonesian waters, covering contamination levels across species, habitats, and regions. The review identifies widespread microplastic ingestion in Indonesian fisheries with implications for seafood safety and marine ecosystem health.

2024 International Journal of Health Sciences
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Microplastics assessment in Arabian Sea fishes: accumulation, characterization, and method development

Researchers assessed microplastic accumulation in Arabian Sea fish species, developing optimized digestion protocols and characterizing polymer types to trace contamination sources, finding widespread microplastic ingestion across multiple commercially important fish species.

2023 Brazilian Journal of Biology 14 citations
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Microplastic ingestion by commercial marine fish from the seawater of Northwest Peninsular Malaysia

Researchers examined microplastic ingestion by four species of commercially important marine fish caught off the northwest coast of Peninsular Malaysia. The study found microplastics in the gastrointestinal tracts of the fish, with fibers being the most common type, highlighting the prevalence of microplastic contamination in seafood from this region.

2022 PeerJ 62 citations
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Karakteristik mikroplastik pada ikan layang (Decapterus ruselli) dan ikan nila (Oreochromis niloticus) di Pasar Rau, Kota Serang

This Indonesian study detected microplastics in the digestive tracts of two common fish species — mackerel and tilapia — sold at a local market. The presence of plastics in both marine and freshwater fish raised concerns about consumer exposure through seafood consumption.

2023 Habitus Aquatica 1 citations
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Microplastic Contamination in Marine Fish and Shells in the Coastal Areas of Jember Regency, Indonesia

Researchers detected microplastic contamination in the gastrointestinal tracts of marine fish and shellfish from coastal Jember, Indonesia, finding fibers, fragments, granules, and filaments, with contamination levels varying by species and location.

2023 Jurnal Ilmiah Perikanan dan Kelautan 8 citations
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Identification of the composition and abundance of microplastics in the digestive tract of fish in the Banjaran River, Banyumas District

Researchers identified and quantified microplastic composition and abundance in digestive tract contents of wild-caught fish from a coastal fishery, documenting ingestion rates, polymer types, and particle morphologies across multiple commercially important species.

2025 Acta Aquatica Aquatic Sciences Journal
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Microplastic Characteristic Found in Gastrointestinal Tract of Pelagic and Demersal Fishes in Tuban, East Java

Researchers found microplastics in the gastrointestinal tracts of both pelagic and demersal fish species, documenting plastic ingestion across different feeding guilds and ocean depths. The study adds to growing evidence of widespread microplastic contamination throughout marine food webs.

2023 Journal of Marine-Earth Science and Technology 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 presence of microplastics in fishes of South Maldives

Researchers found microplastics in the gut, gills, and flesh of two fish species collected from South Maldives, with 80% of one species containing plastic particles, indicating widespread ingestion by reef fish in this remote island nation and potential transfer into the human food chain.

2022 IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science 5 citations
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Presence of microplastic in target species of small scale fisheries and possible social implications on the local communities

Researchers examined microplastic contamination in fish species targeted by small-scale fisheries and explored the potential social implications for communities that depend heavily on these catches for food. They found microplastics present in species commonly consumed by local populations, with contamination levels varying by species and location. The study raises concerns that communities most reliant on subsistence fishing may face disproportionate exposure to microplastic pollution through their diet.

2024 Marine Biology 6 citations
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Kandungan Mikroplastik pada Saluran Pencernaan Ikan Lemuru Protolan (Sardinella Lemuru) Hasil Tangkapan di Selat Bali

Microplastics were found in the digestive tracts of lemuru sardines caught in the Bali Strait, Indonesia, indicating plastic contamination has reached this commercially important fish species. The findings raise concerns about human exposure through seafood consumption in the region.

2019 Journal of Marine Research and Technology 60 citations
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Microplastic Occurrence in Different Fish Organs from Two Coastal Waters in Java Sea, Indonesia

Researchers assessed microplastic accumulation in the gut and gill tissues of six economically important fish species from Jakarta Bay and Cirebon Bay in Indonesia. They found microplastics present in all samples, with variations in abundance and polymer type across species and locations. The study raises concerns about the potential transfer of microplastics to human consumers through commercially harvested fish in the Java Sea region.

2024 SQUALEN Bulletin of Marine and Fisheries Postharvest and Biotechnology 2 citations