Microplastics are a type of pollutant that has recently received considerable attention due to their resistance to natural degradation and their very small size. This small size allows microplastics to easily enter the bodies of aquatic organisms through ingestion or filtration processes and subsequently accumulate within the food chain. Anchovies (Stolephorus sp.), banana shrimp (Penaeus mergu…
The Musi River is the main route for community activities in Palembang City, which makes it vulnerable to plastic pollution, including microplastics. The Juaro catfish (Pangasius polyuranodon), a food fish found in this river, is likely to ingest microplastic particles through its digestive tract. The study was conducted from December 2024 to February 2025 at two locations: Musi 2 and 13 Ulu Ta…
Sungsang village is located at the mouth of the Musi River, which is a semi-enclosed body of water in free contact with the sea. Microplastics are a type of plastic waste that is smaller than 5 mm in size and are grouped into two types of primary and secondary microplastics. Despite the fact that there are still many fiddler crabs in mangrove ecosystems, human activities such as residential are…
Microplastics are plastic particles that have a diameter of less than 5 millimeters, which come from waste generated from anthropogenic activities of society that cause excessive pollution in the ecosystem, one of the waste that is harmful to the environment is plastic. The purpose of this study was to determine the abundance and shape and type of microplastics in 3 different types of shrimp fr…
Pembuangan berbagai jenis limbah dan sampah yang mengandung beragam jenis bahan pencemar ke perairan. Degradasi plastik memerlukan waktu yang lama dan dipengaruhi oleh fotodegradasi, oksidasi, dan abrasi mekanis, sehingga menyebabkan plastik berpotensi sebagai pencemar perairan. Penelitian dengan tujuan untuk menganalisis cemaran mikroplastik di perairan Sungai Ogan Sumatera Selatan telah dilak…
Plastic is an object with a high level of use in society and most of its use is single use only. Plastic that floats and settles in water will be degraded into smaller particles called microplastics. The very small size of microplastics means that microplastics are often considered food by marine biota, one of which is the blue swimming crab (Portunus pelagicus). Microplastics that accumulate i…
Sungsang Village is located at Musi River, the estuary area is a semi-enclosed body of water that is in free contact with the sea. The lack of awareness of the Sungsang coastal community causes plastic waste to enter the water and contribute to damage and result in a decline in water quality. Wide distribution of plastic waste causes microplastics to easily stick to and be ingested by the mudsk…
Microplastics are a form of plastic waste that is very difficult to detect because they are very small and easily dispersed in the ocean. The danger of microplastic contamination to biota can cause physical damage, reduce growth rates and tend to be toxic. This study aims to analyse the abundance of microplastics, identify type of microplastics in shrimp Penaeus merguiensis and Litopenaeus vann…
One source of marine pollution that is often found is plastic waste. Plastic waste thrown away in coastal areas can be carried by ocean dynamics such as strong currents and settle in important coastal ecosystems such as mangroves, seagrass and coral reefs. Plastic waste that is degraded over a long time will turn into microplastics. Microplastics can accumulate in marine biota through various o…
Musi River is one of the longest rivers in Sumatra, many activities along the Musi River flow ranging from sand mining activities, industrial activities, ports, transportation to settlements. The high level of community activity has directly increased waste disposal and polluted the waters of the Musi River. One of them is the disposal of plastic waste which can later form microplastics. Microp…
Human activities in river estuaries are the main cause of plastic waste entering the waters. Plastic waste that enters the water will become smaller parts and is called microplastic. These microplastic particles can be eaten accidentally by biota such as Sembilang fish and will eventually accumulate in their digestive tract. Furthermore, microplastics enter and accumulate in the human body thro…
Plastic waste is one of the marine debris that has become a problem because it takes a long time to degrade. Microplastics are the most dominating marine debris in the oceans. Microplastics that are contaminated and accumulated in organisms can cause physical damage and can cause toxicity, carcinogenesis and endocrine disorders. This study aims to analyze the abundance of microplastics, analyze…
Plastic waste is the most common type of waste found in waters and can cause environmental pollution. Plastics in the water will be degraded by natural processes and will be transformed into small particles called microplastics. Pelagic fish is one of the marine biotas type that potential to be affected by microplastic contamination. Therefore, this study was conducted to analyze the abundance …
The increased use of plastic waste can cause pollution to the aquatic environment. Plastic waste in waters takes a very long time to degrade into small plastic particles called microplastics. Microplastics can enter the body of biota and cause blockages in the digestive system. This study aims to analyze the types of microplastics and the abundance of microplastics in the digestive tract of Ana…
ABSTRACT : Use of plastic packaging has triggered the accumulation of garbage in the oceans and caused water polution. The plastic in subsequent waters will be degraded into smaller sizes. Microplastic accumulated into the body of biota can cause damage internal organs and blockage of the digestive tract. Demersal fish is a fish that is liked by the community and has high economic value. Theref…
Microplastics are a threat to ecosystems in coastal areas, especially the Musi River estuary. Microplastics are small pieces of plastic waste (≤ 5 mm). Plastic materials that are very difficult to decompose pose a considerable risk to the environment and organisms, one of which is mullet (Mugil sp.). The presence of microplastics in the digestive tract of fish can interfere with the digestive…
Polusi plastik telah menjadi isu global dengan jumlah yang memenuhi permukaan bumi. Polusi plastik kini meningkat dengan hadirnya mikroplastik pada produk perawatan diri dan kosmetik. Meluasnya mikroplastik dipimpin oleh para pelaku usaha khususnya MNC yang menggunakan mikroplastik sebagai formulasi dalam produk yang didistribusikan dan dijual di seluruh dunia. Penggunaan mikroplastik memiliki …