Plastic pollution is recognized as a severe anthropogenic issue in the coastal and marine
ecosystems across the world. Unprecedented and continuous accumulation of growing …

Southeast Asia is considered to have some of the highest levels of marine plastic pollution in
the world. It is therefore vitally important to increase our understanding of the impacts and …

This study assessed the microplastic contamination of 3 most abundant sessile and intertidal
invertebrates (Rock Oyster: Saccostrea forskalii, Striped Barnacle: Balanus amphitrite …

Recent studies have indicated that bivalves are bioindicators for microplastic pollution since
they are filter feeders and accumulate microplastics (MPs) during their feeding process. This …

This study presents the first comprehensive analysis of anthropogenic debris on the
riverbanks of the Ciliwung River, covering upstream to downstream areas. The mean of …

Marine litter is widely distributed in marine environments and has been a severe concern
worldwide, due to the disposal of waste from diverse sources. The severity of this threat has …

Several studies have shown the ubiquitousness of microplastics across ecosystems
worldwide including significant amounts in beach sand. In Thailand, however, there is a lack …

Marine litter and more specifically plastic marine litter is nowadays considered a global
issue with unprecedented impact and consequences to the entire marine ecosystem and …

Anthropogenic marine litter (AML), mainly plastic, is a global concern that is persistent and
widespread. To prevent and mitigate this threat, we need to understand the magnitude and …

The first stranded macrodebris study on a national scale in Indonesia was conducted on 18
beaches from February 2018 to December 2019. The average weight and abundance of …