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Characterization of microplastics in digestive tract of commercial fish species from the Oman Sea

Researchers examined the digestive tracts of two commercially important fish species from the Oman Sea and found microplastics in every fish sampled. Most particles were tiny fibers under one millimeter long, and the most common plastic types were polypropylene and polyethylene. The findings highlight that seafood consumers in the region are likely being exposed to microplastics through the fish they eat.

2023 Marine Pollution Bulletin 17 citations
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Presence of Microplastics in some commercial fish species in the northern Oman Sea, Iran

Researchers examined microplastic occurrence in the gills, gastrointestinal tracts, and skin of five commercial fish species from the northern Oman Sea in Iran across pre-monsoon and monsoon periods, finding species- and season-dependent variation in microplastic type and abundance.

2025 University of Southern Denmark Research Portal (University of Southern Denmark)
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Occurrence, distribution and characteristics of microplastics in gastrointestinal tract and gills of commercial marine fish from Malaysia

Researchers examined 158 commercial marine fish from 16 species in Malaysia and found microplastics in the gastrointestinal tracts and gills of all species studied. Fibers were the most common microplastic type, and the contamination levels varied between sampling locations. The findings add to growing evidence that microplastics are widespread in commercially important fish species, raising questions about the potential for human exposure through seafood consumption.

2021 The Science of The Total Environment 140 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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Abundance and characteristics of microplastics in commercial marine fish from Malaysia

Microplastics were found in the digestive tracts of eight commercially important marine fish species caught in Malaysian waters, with prevalence and particle types varying by species and location. The study raises food safety concerns for Malaysian seafood consumers and highlights the widespread occurrence of microplastic ingestion in wild-caught fish from Southeast Asian seas.

2019 Marine Pollution Bulletin 270 citations
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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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Occurrence, abundance and characteristics of microplastics in some commercial fish of northern coasts of the Persian Gulf

Microplastics were found in muscle, liver, gill, and gastrointestinal tissues of 14 commercially fished species from the northern Persian Gulf, with gastrointestinal tissues showing the highest contamination and muscle tissue showing very low levels, suggesting limited translocation from gut to edible flesh in most species.

2021 Marine Pollution Bulletin 74 citations
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Effect of biological and environmental factors on microplastic ingestion of commercial fish species

Researchers analyzed microplastic ingestion in commercially important fish species, evaluating how biological and environmental factors influence ingestion rates across 2,222 individual fish. The study assessed gastrointestinal tract contents to determine the extent and patterns of microplastic contamination. The findings suggest that both species-specific biology and environmental conditions play important roles in determining microplastic ingestion levels in commercial fish.

2022 Chemosphere 62 citations
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Occurrence of microplastics in the gastrointestinal tract of pelagic and demersal fish from the English Channel

Researchers examined the gastrointestinal tracts of both pelagic and demersal fish species and found microplastics in individuals from both groups, suggesting that microplastic ingestion occurs across fish species regardless of their position in the water column.

2012 Marine Pollution Bulletin 1993 citations
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Microplastic in the gastrointestinal tract of fishes along the Saudi Arabian Red Sea coast

Researchers examined the gastrointestinal tracts of 178 fish from 26 species along the Saudi Arabian Red Sea coast and found microplastic fragments in multiple species, predominantly as films and fishing thread. The most common polymers identified were polypropylene and polyethylene, indicating that microplastic ingestion by fish is occurring across diverse habitats in the Red Sea.

2018 Marine Pollution Bulletin 257 citations
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Microplastics in fishes of commercial and ecological importance from the Western Arabian Gulf

Researchers examined microplastics in the gastrointestinal tracts of nine commercial fish species from the Saudi EEZ of the Arabian Gulf across coastal, pelagic, and reef habitats, finding a relatively low overall contamination rate (0.057 items per fish) but with variation by species and habitat.

2020 Marine Pollution Bulletin 86 citations
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Occurrence of microplastics in commercial fish from a natural estuarine environment

Researchers examined the gastrointestinal tracts of commercial fish caught from a natural estuarine environment and found microplastics in a significant proportion of individuals, documenting both occurrence rates and particle characteristics.

2018 Marine Pollution Bulletin 586 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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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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Microplastic abundance in commercially important brackish water fin-fish from the Bay of Bengal

Researchers analyzed the gastrointestinal tracts of seven commercially important fish species from the Bay of Bengal, confirming widespread microplastic contamination dominated by fibers and fragments, with implications for seafood safety.

2025 International Journal of Biology Sciences
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Microplastic occurrence in the gastrointestinal tract and gill of bioindicator fish species in the northeastern Mediterranean

Four commercial fish species from the northeastern Mediterranean were examined for microplastic presence in gastrointestinal tracts and gills, with plastics found in all species and fiber being the most common type. The results add to growing evidence that microplastic ingestion is routine for commercially harvested Mediterranean fish.

2022 Marine Pollution Bulletin 73 citations
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Ingestion of microplastics by pelagic fish from the Moroccan Central Atlantic coast

Researchers found microplastics in the stomachs of three small pelagic fish species caught along the Moroccan Central Atlantic coast, confirming plastic ingestion in commercially important species in a region where marine litter is predominantly plastic. The study adds to growing evidence of microplastic contamination in North African Atlantic fisheries.

2020 Environmental Pollution 62 citations
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Occurrence of microplastics in the gastrointestinal tracts of some edible fish species along the Turkish coast

Researchers examined the gastrointestinal tracts of 243 individual fish from five edible species along the Turkish coast, documenting the occurrence and characteristics of ingested microplastics. The study found microplastics present in multiple commercially important fish species, raising implications for seafood safety and human dietary exposure.

2020 TURKISH JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY 74 citations
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Occurrence of microplastics in fish gastrointestinal tracts belongs to different feeding habits from the Bangladesh coast of the Bay of Bengal

Researchers examined the gastrointestinal tracts of six commercial fish species from the Bangladesh coast of the Bay of Bengal and found microplastics in all species studied. A total of 696 microplastic particles were identified, ranging from 0.3 to 5 millimeters in size, with varying contamination levels across different feeding habits. The study highlights that microplastic pollution is widespread in commercially important fish from this region.

2024 Environmental Science and Pollution Research 16 citations
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Microplastic occurrence in selected aquatic species of the Persian Gulf: No evidence of trophic transfer or effect of diet

Researchers examined microplastic contamination in six fish species, one mollusk, and three crustacean species from the Persian Gulf, finding no evidence of trophic transfer of microplastics or dietary effects on contamination levels across species.

2023 The Science of The Total Environment 30 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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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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Microplastic in the stomachs of open-ocean and deep-sea fishes of the North-East Atlantic

Researchers investigated microplastic occurrence in the stomachs of 390 fish from three pelagic and two deep-sea species in the North-East Atlantic, comparing plastic ingestion between fish occupying contrasting ocean compartments. The study documented microplastic presence across species at different depths, highlighting how plastic contamination extends throughout the oceanic water column.

2020 Environmental Pollution 116 citations
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Assessment of microplastics in the gastrointestinal tract of some fish caught for human consumption in Bandar Abbas, the Persian Gulf

Researchers examined microplastic content in the digestive tracts of fish caught for human consumption in the Persian Gulf near Bandar Abbas, Iran. Microplastics were found in multiple commercially important species, with the highest contamination rates in Sillago sihama (62%), raising food safety concerns for local seafood consumers.

2019 SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología 1 citations