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Dampak Pencemaran Mikroplastik di wilayah Pesisir dan Kelautan

This Indonesian overview examines the problems of microplastic contamination in coastal and marine environments, reviewing the sources, distribution, and ecological effects of plastic pollution. The paper highlights the particular vulnerability of Indonesian coastal areas given high plastic waste generation and limited waste management infrastructure.

2023 Jurnal Pasir Laut 1 citations
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Abundance of Microplastics in Mangrove Sediments on Pari Island, Jakarta Bay, Indonesia

Researchers sampled mangrove sediments on Pari Island in Jakarta Bay in two seasons and identified microplastics by shape, color, size, and polymer type, finding that seasonal variation affected abundance and distribution. The study documents microplastic accumulation in a mangrove ecosystem adjacent to the Indonesian capital.

2024
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Spatial distribution of marine debris in mangrove ecosystem of Pantai Indah Kapuk, Jakarta

Researchers surveyed marine debris in the mangrove ecosystem of Pantai Indah Kapuk in Jakarta, finding that plastic items made up 77.7% of all macro debris followed by styrofoam at 18.1%. Microplastics were also assessed in sediments, establishing baseline contamination data for this urban mangrove system.

2014 International Journal of Bonorowo Wetlands 48 citations
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Identifikasi Sampah Laut pada Ekosistem Mangrove di Batukaras Kabupaten Pangandaran, Jawa Barat

This Indonesian study identified and categorized marine litter trapped in mangrove roots in West Java, finding predominantly plastic items. Mangroves can capture plastic debris from coastal waters, acting as both sinks and potential sources of microplastics as trapped items slowly degrade.

2023 BULETIN OSEANOGRAFI MARINA 2 citations
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Dampak Mikroplastik terhadap Ekosistem Pesisir: Sebuah Telaah Pustaka

This Indonesian-language review examines the impacts of microplastics on coastal ecosystems, covering effects on marine organisms, sediment quality, and food web dynamics. The paper highlights the vulnerability of tropical coastal environments to plastic pollution from both land-based and marine sources.

2024 INSOLOGI Jurnal Sains dan Teknologi
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Karakteristik sampah mikroplastik di Muara Sungai DKI Jakarta

This Indonesian-language study characterized microplastics found at the mouths of rivers flowing through Jakarta. River mouths are major hotspots for plastic accumulation, as they collect debris washed from urban areas and funnel it toward coastal and marine environments.

2019 DEPIK 17 citations
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STRATEGI COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT PADA PENGURANGAN SAMPAH PLASTIK SESUAI KE SDGs KE 14 EKOSISTEM LAUT DI WILAYAH PESISIR DKI JAKARTA

This Indonesian study reviewed coastal zone management strategies for reducing plastic waste on islands in Jakarta Bay's Kepulauan Seribu district, aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals. The research proposes an integrated management approach that addresses both terrestrial plastic waste sources and marine plastic accumulation in this island conservation area.

2023 Riset Sains dan Teknologi Kelautan 1 citations
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The impact of improper solid waste management to plastic pollution in Indonesian coast and marine environment

Indonesia's plastic pollution problem in coastal and marine environments is largely driven by improper solid waste management on land, with rivers carrying significant plastic loads to the sea. The study emphasizes that improving terrestrial waste collection and disposal infrastructure is essential for reducing Indonesia's substantial contribution to ocean plastic pollution.

2019 Marine Pollution Bulletin 226 citations
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The contribution of estuaries to the abundance of microplastics in Jakarta Bay, Indonesia

Researchers found that rivers draining into Jakarta Bay are a major source of microplastics, with polyethylene fragments in the 300-500 micrometer size range dominating, and that spatial variation in abundance across nine estuaries reflects differences in local land use and waste management.

2022 Marine Pollution Bulletin 24 citations
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Analisis Dampak Sampah Domestik terhadap Lingkungan Perairan Pesisir dan Kesehatan

This study analyzed how domestic waste—particularly plastics and hazardous liquid waste—degrades coastal water ecosystems in Indonesia, finding significant negative impacts on marine life and public health, and proposing evidence-based recommendations for sustainable waste management.

2025 Jurnal Sehat Mandiri
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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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Strategies to Overcome Marine Pollution Caused by Plastic Waste to Protect Marine Environment in Indonesia

This paper reviews plastic pollution in Indonesian marine environments and discusses strategies to reduce it, including improved waste management, education, and policy enforcement. Indonesia is one of the world's largest contributors to ocean plastic waste due to rapid economic growth combined with inadequate waste infrastructure. The authors call for integrated national strategies combining regulatory, technological, and community approaches.

2021 Kosmik Hukum 2 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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Initial assessment of the presence of plastic waste in some coastal mangrove forests in Vietnam

A survey of coastal mangrove forests in Vietnam found significant plastic waste accumulation, raising concerns for marine biodiversity and the coastal communities that depend on healthy mangrove ecosystems.

2023 Green Processing and Synthesis
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Microplastics in Singapore’s coastal mangrove ecosystems

Researchers sampled coastal mangrove ecosystems in Singapore and found microplastics throughout, demonstrating that mangrove habitats accumulate plastic pollution and raising concerns for the organisms that depend on these ecologically important coastal forests.

2013 Marine Pollution Bulletin 977 citations
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Karakteristik Mikroplastik Pada Ekosistem Pesisir Di Kawasan Mangrove Perancak, Bali

This Indonesian study investigated microplastic contamination in a coastal mangrove ecosystem in Perancak, comparing natural and disturbed zones. Mangrove ecosystems can both trap and be harmed by microplastic pollution.

2021 JFMR-Journal of Fisheries and Marine Research 6 citations
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Ancaman Sampah Plastik Terhadap Organisme Di Berbagai Ekosistem

This Indonesian review examines plastic pollution threats across marine, riverine, mangrove, terrestrial, livestock, and human ecosystems, finding microplastics present in fish, zooplankton, corals, and sediments, with evidence of hormonal disruption and ecological damage across multiple system types.

2025 Nusantara Hasana Journal
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Identifikasi Jenis dan Kelimpahan Sampah Laut pada Kawasan Ekowisata Mangrove Sungai Bersejarah di Desa Kayu Ara Permai Kecamatan Sungai Apit Kabupaten Siak

Researchers identified and quantified marine litter by type, size, number, weight, and density in the Historic River Mangrove Ecotourism Area of Kayu Ara Permai Village, Siak Regency, Indonesia. The study found that plastic waste dominated marine litter abundance, with findings used to assess pollution pressures on the mangrove ecosystem and inform coastal waste management.

2024 South East Asian Water Resources Management
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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
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Assessing the Environmental Impact of Urban Plastic Waste in Pahang, Malaysia

Researchers assessed the environmental impact of urban plastic waste in Pahang, Malaysia, surveying plastic accumulation in waterways, land, and coastal areas and estimating pollution loads from different urban sources.

2024
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Pencemaran Plastik Di Laut

This Indonesian-language report reviewed plastic pollution in Indonesia's seas, noting the country is one of the world's top plastic polluters. It examines the environmental impacts on marine organisms and calls for improved waste management and public education to reduce ocean plastic contamination.

2017 OSEANA 33 citations
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Profil Pencemaran Mikroplastik Pada Sedimen Ekosistem Mangrove di Pulau Serangan, Bali

Indonesian researchers measured microplastic contamination in mangrove sediments at Serangan Island, Bali, sampling across different depths and land-use types to map the distribution of plastic particles in this coastal ecosystem. Mangroves act as natural plastic traps due to their dense root networks, making them important sentinels for monitoring coastal plastic pollution.

2026 Metamorfosa Journal of Biological 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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Identification of Microplastic Abundance in Indonesia's Coastal Regions: A Review

This review assessed microplastic abundance across Indonesia's coastal regions, synthesizing studies from rivers, seas, and lakes to document the extent of MP pollution in this archipelago nation with high plastic waste generation and limited waste management infrastructure.

2025 Journal of Health Science and Pharmacy