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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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Linking the Tourism Activity to the Occurrence and Distribution of Microplastics

Researchers assessed microplastic abundance, type, and spatial distribution in coastal water, sediments, and fish across three zones of Gili Trawangan, Indonesia, finding that tourism-related activities concentrated microplastics at recreational beaches with concentrations reaching 19.25 particles/L.

2025 Civil Engineering Journal 3 citations
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Tiny and Everywhere: Microplastic Density and Distribution in Sediments along the West Coast of Lombok Island, Indonesia

Researchers found microplastics in sediments along the entire west coast of Lombok Island, Indonesia, with fibers being the most common type. The study documents widespread microplastic contamination in a region previously unstudied, raising concerns for local marine life and fishing communities.

2023 The Philippine journal of science 1 citations
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Microplastic Observations in the Waters of Labuan Bajo-Gili Trawangan, Indonesia

Researchers collected surface water microplastic samples along the Nusa Tenggara route in Indonesia during a research expedition, finding microplastics near both populated areas and remote islands. The data show that microplastic pollution is widespread across Indonesian waters, including near the tourist destination of Labuan Bajo.

2021 IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science 9 citations
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Occurrence And Abundance Of Microplastics In Coral Reef Sediment: A Case Study In Sekotong, Lombok-Indonesia

Microplastics were found in coral reef sediments in Sekotong, Lombok, Indonesia, with possible contributions from ocean current transport through the Indonesian Throughflow. The findings highlight that microplastic contamination has reached Indonesia's coral reef ecosystems, which are among the most biodiverse on Earth.

2018 Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) 60 citations
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Marine Debris Mitigation Strategy in Supporting the Development of Sustainable Tourism in SEZ Mandalika Lombok

This Indonesian study analyzed the characteristics and sources of marine debris on beaches in the Mandalika tourism zone in Lombok and proposed mitigation strategies. Managing plastic waste at tourist destinations is important for preventing further microplastic contamination of coastal ecosystems.

2023 Jurnal Presipitasi Media Komunikasi dan Pengembangan Teknik Lingkungan 2 citations
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Abundance, distribution and correlation of microplastics in Tuapejat coastal water Mentawai Islands Indonesia

Researchers found microplastics — primarily fibers, fragments, and films — in both water and sediment samples from coastal waters of the Mentawai Islands, Indonesia, with the highest concentrations linked to anthropogenic activities in this marine tourism hub.

2023 BIO Web of Conferences 2 citations
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Urbanization Impacts on Microplastic in Benthic Organisms and Sediment of Small Islands

Researchers investigated how urbanisation on small islands in Indonesia affects microplastic contamination levels in benthic organisms and sediments, examining the impact of land use conversions from pristine ecosystems to settlements and tourism facilities.

2025 Journal of King Abdulaziz University-Marine Sciences
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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
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Jenis dan Kelimpahan Mikroplastik Pada Sedimen di Gili Ketapang, Probolinggo

Researchers investigated the types and abundance of microplastics in sediment samples collected from Gili Ketapang, a small island in Probolinggo, Indonesia, where poor waste management has led to visible plastic accumulation along the coastline. The study documented microplastic contamination in coastal sediments near a fishing community, providing baseline data for this understudied Indonesian marine environment.

2022 Journal of Marine Research 9 citations
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Literature Review: Identifikasi Mikroplastik Terhadap Lingkungan Laut Dan Biota Laut

This literature review examines five studies on microplastic identification in Indonesian marine environments and biota, characterising abundance, morphology, and polymer type. The review found that fiber and fragment shapes predominate, polystyrene and polycarbonate are the dominant polymers, and microplastic abundance correlates with local population density and human activity, with ingestion by marine organisms posing risks to food chains and human health.

2025 Jurnal Riset Kelautan Tropis (Journal of Tropical Marine Research) (J-Tropimar)
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Analysis of the Abundance and Diversity of Microplastic Contamination in Ekas Bay Cultivation Areas

Researchers analyzed microplastic abundance and diversity in water and sediment samples across three sampling points in the floating net cage areas of Ekas Bay, Lombok, finding water concentrations ranging from 40.40 to 55.76 particles per liter and sediment concentrations from 10.8 to 12.25 particles per liter.

2024 Journal of Fish Health 1 citations
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Analysis of marine debris characteristics in the Mandalika special economic zone (SEZ), Lombok

Marine debris characteristics were analyzed at four beaches in the Mandalika Special Economic Zone in Lombok, Indonesia, a popular international tourism destination hosting major events. The study quantified debris types and quantities to inform mitigation strategies protecting coastal tourism infrastructure and marine ecosystem health.

2024 AIP conference proceedings
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Microplastics Characteristics in The Seawater of Gresik Waters, East Java, Indonesia

Researchers collected seawater samples from six stations in Gresik Waters, East Java, Indonesia, and identified microplastics through visual examination and microscopy. The study characterizes microplastic abundance, morphology, color, and size in this Indonesian marine environment, contributing to baseline pollution data for the region.

2025 IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science
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Mikroplastik pada Terumbu Karang di Pulau Panjang Jepara

This Indonesian study examined microplastic contamination in coral reef ecosystems around Panjang Island in Jepara. The findings document plastic pollution in a reef system affected by tourism and waste disposal from visiting communities, raising concerns about plastic impacts on sensitive marine habitats.

2023 Jurnal Pasir Laut
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Abundance of microplastics in coastal area surface water at Tok Bali, Kelantan

Researchers measured microplastic abundance in coastal surface water at Tok Bali, a tourism area in Kelantan, Malaysia. They found elevated microplastic levels tied to human activity and tourism, with fibers and fragments as the dominant particle types.

2025 Journal of tropical resources and sustainable science/Journal of Tropical Resources and Sustainable Science
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Investigation of Microplastic Contamination in Sediments, Water and Aquatic Biota in Lake Beratan, Tabanan Regency, Bali Province – Indonesia

This study detected microplastics in sediments, water, and aquatic organisms from Lake Beratan in Bali, Indonesia, finding contamination across all sample types in this tourist and agricultural area, with fiber and fragment morphologies dominant across a range of polymer types.

2023 Journal of Ecological Engineering 4 citations
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Assessment of Macroplastic Pollution on Selected Tourism Beaches of Barobo, Surigao Del Sur, Philippines

Researchers assessed macroplastic pollution on tourism beaches in Barobo, Philippines, finding substantial litter accumulation dominated by single-use plastics, with contamination levels raising concerns for marine ecosystems and tourism viability in a country that ranks among the world's largest contributors to ocean plastic pollution.

2022 Journal of Marine and Island Cultures 20 citations
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Analysis of Microplastic Contamination in Teluk Kombal Estuary: Impact and Sources as the Reference for Further and Mitigation Strategies

This study analyzed microplastic contamination in the Teluk Kombal Estuary, identifying dominant polymer types, particle morphologies, and potential sources including fishing activity, urban runoff, and single-use plastics.

2024 Indonesian Journal of Limnology
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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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Karakteristik Mikroplastik Di Perairan Pulau Tengah, Karimunjawa

Researchers investigated microplastic characteristics at Pulau Tengah in the Karimunjawa waters of Indonesia, sampling at four stations using plankton nets and analyzing particle abundance, morphology under stereo microscopy, and polymer type via FTIR spectroscopy to characterize contamination in this tropical marine environment.

2023 Indonesian Journal of Oceanography 5 citations
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Distribution and mitigation efforts for microplastic pollution in Kendari bay as the mainstay coastal tourism area of Southeast Sulawesi

This study mapped the distribution of microplastic pollution in Kendari Bay in Indonesia and evaluated mitigation options. The bay, which serves as a tourism hub, showed significant plastic contamination, with debris concentrated in areas closest to urban and fishing activities.

2021 Journal of Physics Conference Series 4 citations
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Kelimpahan Mikroplastik di Perairan Pulau Temajo Mempawah Kalimantan Barat

This Indonesian study measured microplastic abundance in the waters around Temajo Island in West Kalimantan, finding widespread contamination from fibers, fragments, and films. The results contribute to mapping microplastic pollution across Indonesian coastal ecosystems, which are under pressure from both land-based and marine plastic sources.

2023 Jurnal Laut Khatulistiwa 2 citations
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Plastic pollution research in Indonesia: State of science and future research directions.

This meta-analysis reviews the state of plastic pollution research in Indonesia, a country identified as one of the top contributors to global plastic waste. The findings highlight significant gaps in data on microplastic contamination in Indonesian waters and ecosystems, which matters because plastic pollution from this region affects global ocean health and the seafood supply chain.

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