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Distribution of Microplastics in the Beach Indicating Anthropogenic Sediments: Case Study in Can Gio HCM City, Vietnam

Researchers characterised microplastics in coastal sediments of Can Gio, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam across dry and rainy seasons, examining characteristics, composition, size, shape, and distribution through boreholes and excavations at identified cross-sections.

2025 Earth Sciences
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Distribution of Microplastics in Beach Sand on the Can Gio Coast, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Researchers conducted the first survey of microplastic distribution in beach sands along the Can Gio Coast in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, finding plastics at all five sites with abundance and composition varying by proximity to urban activity and depth within the sand profile.

2022 Water 33 citations
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Distribution of Microplastics in Beach Sand on the Can Gio Coast, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Microplastics were sampled from beach sand along the Can Gio Coast in Vietnam, revealing widespread contamination with fragments and fibers as the most common types. The findings add to growing evidence that Southeast Asian coastlines are heavily affected by plastic pollution.

2022 6 citations
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Characteristics and distribution of microplastics in the estuarine environment and beach sands of Can Gio, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Researchers assessed the spatiotemporal distribution of microplastics in estuaries and beaches of the Can Gio Biosphere Reserve in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, collecting over 300 water and sediment samples across dry and rainy seasons and characterising particles by size, morphology, and polymer composition using FTIR spectroscopy.

2025 IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science
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Distribution and characteristics of microplastics in surface water at some beaches in Thanh Hoa province, Viet Nam

Researchers characterized microplastic density, shape, size, and color in surface water at three beaches in Thanh Hoa province, Vietnam, finding high microplastic concentrations in this coastal marine environment. The study assessed microplastic exposure risks in a region where contamination can enter the food chain through aquatic organisms.

2022 Vietnam Journal of Catalysis and Adsorption 5 citations
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Characteristics of microplastics in shoreline sediments from a tropical and urbanized beach (Da Nang, Vietnam)

Microplastic characterization of shoreline sediments at Da Nang beach, Vietnam found an average of 9,238 ± 2,097 items/kg, with synthetic fibers accounting for 99.2% of particles — predominantly blue and white — concentrated in the 0–5 cm surface layer and smaller than 500 µm.

2020 Marine Pollution Bulletin 111 citations
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Characteristics of Microplastics in Sediment at Danang Beaches - Vietnam

Researchers characterised microplastics in beach sediments at Danang, Vietnam, determining their abundance, morphology, colour, and polymer composition. The study found microplastic contamination at all sampled sites, identifying fibres and fragments as dominant forms and linking plastic sources to local tourism, fishing, and urban runoff.

2023 Engineering and Technology For Sustainable Development 4 citations
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Occurrence and distribution of microplastics in surface sediments from the Gulf of Thailand

Researchers investigated the distribution and characteristics of microplastics in surface sediments across the Gulf of Thailand, finding an average abundance of 150.4 pieces/kg dry weight with fragment shapes dominating, and observed a correlation between sediment grain size and microplastic content. The results establish baseline contamination data for this Southeast Asian coastal region.

2020 Marine Pollution Bulletin 100 citations
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Assessment of microplastic abundance and characteristics in the coastal water of Hai Phong, Vietnam

Researchers assessed microplastic abundance and characteristics in coastal waters of Hai Phong, Vietnam, finding concentrations of 11.1 items per cubic meter in net samples and 1,515.4 items per cubic meter in bucket samples, with fibers accounting for more than 60% of the 2,659 particles identified.

2025 Vietnam Journal of Marine Science and Technology
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The Distribution of Microplastics in Beach Sand in Tien Giang Province and Vung Tau City, Vietnam

Microplastics were found in beach sand samples from four sites in Tien Giang Province and Vung Tau City, Vietnam, with fragments being the most common type near estuaries. The study reveals that popular bathing beaches are hotspots for microplastic contamination, raising concerns for swimmers and seafood consumers.

2020 Journal of Engineering and Technological Sciences 43 citations
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Risk Assessment of Microplastic Exposure in the Marine Sediment of Southern Central Waters of Vietnam

Researchers collected sediment samples from 14 sites in southern central Vietnamese coastal waters and detected microplastics at all locations (100–1,350 MPs/kg), identifying fibers and fragments as the dominant forms and nine polymer types, providing the first microplastic baseline for this region.

2025 Oceanology
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Assessment of microplastic presence in coastal environments and organisms of Da Nang, Vietnam

Researchers assessed microplastic contamination in seawater, sediments, and marine organisms along the coast of Da Nang, Vietnam. The study found microplastics in all sampled environments, with fibers being the most common shape and nylon the most prevalent polymer type. Benthic organisms like oysters and mussels contained significantly higher microplastic concentrations than fish, suggesting that habitat and feeding behavior influence uptake.

2024 Marine Pollution Bulletin 10 citations
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Distribution of microplastics in surface water from Saigon River to Can Gio Sea

Researchers found widespread microplastic contamination in surface water samples from the Saigon River and Can Gio Sea in Vietnam, with concentrations and particle types shifting from river to coastal environments, reflecting the transport of land-based plastic pollution into marine systems.

2023 Science & Technology Development Journal - Science of The Earth & Environment 1 citations
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Plastic waste in sandy beaches and surface water in Thanh Hoa, Vietnam: abundance, characterization, and sources

Plastic waste surveys on three major beaches in Thanh Hoa, Vietnam documented abundant marine debris including microplastics, with quantities reflecting nearby anthropogenic activities and waste management gaps. The findings provide a baseline for coastal management and pollution control in the region.

2023 Environmental Monitoring and Assessment 15 citations
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Microplastic pollution in coastal surface seawater of Southern Vietnam

Microplastics were detected in all 45 surface seawater samples from three Southern Vietnam coastal regions in April 2019, with estuarial sites showing the highest abundance (up to 0.56 pieces/m³ in Tien Giang) and polypropylene, polyethylene, and fragments predominating.

2024 Environmental Monitoring and Assessment 4 citations
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Abundance and variation of microplastics between seasons in a tropical estuary: The case of Can Gio estuary, Vietnam

Researchers assessed seasonal variation in microplastic abundance and characteristics in the Can Gio estuary, Vietnam, across wet and dry seasons. Microplastic concentrations were higher during the wet season, with seasonal plastic transport linked to river discharge and rainfall-driven inputs from upstream urban sources.

2024 Archives of Environmental Protection 4 citations
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Anthropogenic particle abundance and characteristics in seawater and intertidal sediments of the Tonkin Bay Coast (North Vietnam)

Researchers measured microplastic contamination in seawater and intertidal sediments at four sites along the northern Vietnam coast, finding fiber particles as the dominant type in both compartments. Higher microplastic levels were recorded during the rainy season, suggesting rivers are a primary transport route carrying plastic from inland sources to the sea. The study provides rare baseline data for a developing-country coastal zone and emphasizes that even smaller polymer fragments below the measured size range likely represent a significant unquantified hazard.

2024 Environmental Monitoring and Assessment 2 citations
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Study on density, shape, color, and composition of microplastics in sediments at the Han River estuary (Da Nang)

Researchers analyzed microplastic density, shape, color, and polymer composition in sediments at eight sites along the Han River estuary in Da Nang, Vietnam, finding concentrations ranging from 348.2 to 3,567.8 MPs/kg. PET was the dominant polymer (38.7%), followed by polyester and nylon, with fibers and fragments together accounting for 98.6% of particles found.

2024 Journal of Mining and Earth Sciences 1 citations
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Risk assessment of microplastic exposure: A case study near a refinery factory at the central coast of Vietnam

Researchers assessed microplastic contamination on a beach near a refinery on the central coast of Vietnam and found plastic particles in all collected samples, averaging about 1,582 particles per kilogram of sediment. Fibers and fragments were the dominant shapes, with polyethylene terephthalate being the most common polymer type. The study indicates that industrial coastal areas face elevated microplastic pollution levels that may pose environmental and health risks.

2023 Marine Pollution Bulletin 24 citations
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Microplastic abundance and characteristics in bivalves from Tam Giang-Cau Hai and O Loan Lagoons, coastal regions in Central Vietnam: Implication on human health

Researchers found microplastics in four types of commonly eaten shellfish from coastal lagoons in Central Vietnam, with an average of 0.3 to 0.9 particles per gram of tissue. Fibers were the most common shape, and the estimated weekly human intake from eating these shellfish ranged from about 56 to 486 particles. The study highlights that regular seafood consumption in coastal communities provides a direct route for microplastic exposure in the human diet.

2025 Marine Pollution Bulletin 6 citations
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Seasonal microplastics and meiofauna distributions in sediments along the Van Uc estuary in Vietnam

Seasonal surveys of microplastics and meiofauna in Van Uc estuary sediments in Vietnam found higher microplastic abundance in the dry season (4.34–5.93 items/g) than rainy season, with meiofauna community structure negatively associated with MP levels.

2025 Environmental Monitoring and Assessment
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Microplastic abundance and characteristics in seawater and inter-tidal sediments of the Tokin Bay Coast (North Vietnam)

This study characterized microplastic abundance and properties in seawater and intertidal sediments along the northern coast of Vietnam, providing some of the first systematic microplastic data for this developing country. The results document significant contamination in abiotic marine compartments of a rapidly industrializing coastal region.

2023 Research Square (Research Square)
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Microplastic pollution in Vietnamese sandy beaches: Exploring the role of beach morphodynamics and local management

Researchers compared microplastic pollution across three sandy beaches in Vietnam with different slopes and management practices. They found that beach shape and local factors like tourism intensity and proximity to pollution sources significantly influenced where and how much microplastic accumulated. The study suggests that tailoring beach management strategies to local conditions could be more effective at reducing microplastic contamination.

2025 Marine Pollution Bulletin 3 citations
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Comparison of Microplastic Pollution in Beach Sediment and Seawater at UNESCO Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve

Microplastic concentrations in beach sand and seawater were compared across sites in the UNESCO Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve in Vietnam, with higher concentrations in sediments near boat traffic corridors and tourist areas, confirming that even protected biosphere reserves are contaminated and that local human activity drives spatial distribution patterns.

2021 Global Challenges 68 citations