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Marine Litter and Grading of the Coastal Areas of Ambon Bay, Indonesia

Researchers assessed marine litter quantity and composition in Ambon Bay, Indonesia, finding higher debris densities in the inner bay near populated areas with plastics comprising the dominant fraction, and proposed a grading system for coastal pollution assessment.

2021 Omni-Akuatika 5 citations
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Sampah Laut Yang Terdampar Di Pesisir Pantai Hative Besar Pada Musim Peralihan 1

Researchers surveyed the composition and density of marine debris stranded on the coast of Hative Besar in Ambon Bay, Indonesia, during the first transitional season using a transect sampling method. Plastic was the dominant debris type, comprising 90% of waste at Wailaa beach, among eight identified debris categories including glass, metal, paper, and rubber.

2022 TRITON Jurnal Manajemen Sumberdaya Perairan 15 citations
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The abundance of Plastic Marine Debris on Beaches in Ambon Bay

Researchers measured plastic marine debris — including large microplastics, mesoplastics, and macroplastics — on two beaches in Ambon Bay, Indonesia. The study provides baseline data on plastic pollution levels in a region with growing coastal populations and limited plastic waste management infrastructure.

2019 IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science 21 citations
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Kepadatan dan pola transport sampah laut terapung di pesisir barat perairan Teluk Ambon Luar

This Indonesian study measured the density and transport patterns of floating marine litter on the western coast of Outer Ambon Bay, finding high volumes of plastic debris with clear spatial patterns driven by currents and tides. The data can inform placement of debris interception systems in this Indonesian coastal city.

2021 Jurnal Penelitian Sains 11 citations
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Identifikasi Jenis Dan Kelimpahan Sampah Laut Di Pesisir Pantai Pemedas Kecamatan Samboja Kabupaten Kutai Kartanegara Kalimantan Timur

This Indonesian study identified and classified marine litter along the coastline of a district in East Kalimantan, finding that plastic was the dominant material. The research documents the scale of plastic waste reaching coastal areas in a rapidly developing region of Indonesia.

2023 Tropical Aquatic Sciences 2 citations
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Identification of Microplastics in The Outer Ambon Bay, Mollucas

Researchers identified and quantified microplastic accumulation in water and sediments from Outer Ambon Bay, Maluku, finding that plastic debris fragmented by physical and chemical factors had accumulated in the water column and sediments with potential for ingestion by marine biota.

2024 The Journal of Experimental Life Sciences
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Upaya Peningkatan Kualitas Ekosistem Pesisir dan Laut melalui Kegiatan Coastal Cleanup di Desa Way Lubuk

This Indonesian study documented a coastal cleanup initiative in Way Lubuk village and assessed the composition of marine debris collected. Plastic waste dominated the collected debris, threatening local marine and coastal ecosystems. The project combined community engagement with scientific monitoring to address marine litter at the local level.

2023 Jurnal Pengabdian Fakultas Pertanian Universitas Lampung
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Karakteristik dan Sebaran Sampah Terdampar di Kawasan Pesisir Taman Nasional Bali Barat

This study characterized marine debris washed ashore in a national park in Bali, Indonesia, cataloging the types and distribution of litter across the coastline. The findings highlight how high-population and tourism activity contributes to coastal plastic contamination even in protected conservation areas.

2021 Journal of Marine Research and Technology 12 citations
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Sebaran Sampah Pantai di Pulau Timor, Nusa Tenggara Timur: Kajian pada Pantai Rekreasi

Indonesian researchers surveyed beach debris distribution on six tourism beaches in Timor Island, finding plastic as the dominant litter type. The study provides baseline data needed to manage coastal plastic pollution at a local level and protect both the environment and the tourism economy.

2021 Jurnal Wilayah dan Lingkungan 11 citations
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Marine Debris Composition and Abundance: A Case Study of Selected Coastlines in Ujong Karang, Meulaboh, West Aceh

Researchers assessed the composition, characteristics, and abundance of marine debris on two economically active coastlines in West Aceh, Indonesia, comparing a fishing-adjacent beach and a tourism beach to characterize plastic and other waste accumulation patterns in relation to coastal land use activities.

2024 Journal of Coastal and Ocean Sciences
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Debris from plastic products in the beaches around Northern Ambon Island

This study measured plastic debris density across different size categories in coastal areas of northern Ambon Island, Indonesia, finding all size classes present. The research documents the extent of plastic contamination on Indonesian coasts and provides data for waste management planning.

2023 IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science 2 citations
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Komposisi Dan Kepadatan Sampah Laut Pada Tiga Bagian Dari Pantai Mangatasik Kecamatan Tombariri Kabupaten Minahasa

This paper is not about microplastics — it surveys the composition and density of meso- and macro-scale marine debris on a tourist beach in Indonesia, cataloguing litter types but not examining microplastic-scale particles or health effects.

2023 JURNAL PESISIR DAN LAUT TROPIS
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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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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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Analisis Bentuk Mikroplastik pada Sedimen Pantai Mangrove di Kalimantan Barat

Microplastic shapes and compositions were analyzed in mangrove beach sediments in West Kalimantan, Indonesia, finding that 80% of plastic waste entering the coast eventually settles and degrades into microplastic particles concentrated in vegetated mangrove environments.

2024 Journal of Marine Research 1 citations
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Kelimpahan dan komposisi sampah plastik di DAS Baturusa Provinsi Kepulauan Bangka Belitung

This Indonesian study surveyed the abundance and composition of plastic waste along the Baturusa River watershed in the Bangka Belitung Islands, finding widespread plastic contamination with varying polymer types. Rivers are major transport pathways for plastic waste from land to coastal marine environments.

2020 Jurnal Pengelolaan Sumberdaya Alam dan Lingkungan (Journal of Natural Resources and Environmental Management) 4 citations
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Karakteristik Sampah Makroplastik di Pantai Wisata Lamaru Kota Balikpapan

Not relevant to microplastics — this Indonesian study characterizes the types and weight of macroplastic debris on a tourist beach in Balikpapan, East Kalimantan, comparing debris between two seasons; it focuses on large plastic litter rather than microplastics.

2023 Jurnal Sains Teknologi & Lingkungan 2 citations
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Spatial variation of microplastic abundance and types in Bitung coastal waters, North Sulawesi: influence of fishing, residential, and port activities

Researchers sampled surface waters in Bitung coastal waters, North Sulawesi across fishing, residential, and port zones, finding the highest microplastic concentrations near the fishing area and fibers as the dominant morphological type.

2025 AQUATIC SCIENCE & MANAGEMENT
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Beach macro-litter monitoring and floating microplastic in a coastal area of Indonesia

Researchers surveyed floating microplastic and beach litter in Cilacap Bay, Indonesia over three years, finding polypropylene and low-density polyethylene dominated plastic debris at 2.5 mg/m concentration, with most particles showing only slight weathering — highlighting persistent pollution from inadequate waste management in the region.

2017 Marine Pollution Bulletin 212 citations
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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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Sources, spatial distribution, and abundance of marine debris on Thondi coast, Palk Bay, Southeast coast of India

Researchers surveyed marine debris abundance and composition on Thondi coast in Palk Bay, India, finding that plastic was the dominant litter type linked to local fishing, aquaculture, and agricultural activities, with seasonal variation in debris loads.

2021 Environmental Sciences Europe 33 citations
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Challenges and Opportunities in Managing Marine Debris: a Case Study of Pancana Village With a Bibliometric Perspective

Researchers combined bibliometric analysis of 2000-2023 marine debris literature with a field case study in Pancana Village, Indonesia, finding that plastic accounts for 78% of coastal debris and that land-based waste is the primary pollution source. The study identifies community-based waste management and policy interventions as key areas for addressing the marine debris crisis.

2024 International Journal Of Education Social Studies And Management (IJESSM) 1 citations
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Jenis Dan Kelimpahan Mikroplastik Pada Kolom Permukaan Air Di Perairan Teluk Kupang

This Indonesian study (in Bahasa Indonesia) measured the types and abundance of microplastics in surface water of Kupang Bay during tidal fluctuations, finding microplastics present at varying concentrations depending on tide conditions. The results contribute to documenting microplastic pollution in Indonesian coastal waters.

2020 19 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