The launch of Roadmap towards Zero Single-use Plastics in 2018 demands baseline data
on the management of marine debris in Malaysia. In 2021, Malaysia is placed 28th top …

Abstract The South China Sea (SCS) is recognised as a global hotspot for plastic pollution.
We review available field studies and identify a significant lack of data needed to construct a …

To implement effective mitigation measures to stop the flow of litter from land-based sources
into the sea, it is important to identify key pollution sources and to monitor litter trends over …

The environmental, social and cultural importance of beaches permeates human society, yet
the risk of human injury associated with increasing exposure to anthropogenic beach litter …

The effect of urbanization on the environmental quality of two sandy beaches was evaluated
using metrics such as pH, dissolved oxygen, coliforms and solid waste. Urbanization effects …

Marine debris is an economic, environmental, human health, and aesthetic problem posing
a complex challenge to communities around the globe. To better document this problem in …

As a maritime country, Malaysia relies on its diverse marine ecosystems, contributing to 23%
of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP), amounting to USD 63 billion. Anthropogenic …

Marine litter has had a huge impact on the marine environment and the socio-economic
activities that depend on healthy oceans. All members of the community must play their part …

Abstract The Kedung Cowek Fisherman is the largest fish supplier for Surabaya. However,
microplastics in the surrounding waters are approximately 1.95-5.98 ppm, whereas the …

Abstract Four beaches at Port Dickson, Peninsular Malaysia, namely Saujana Beach,
Nelayan Beach, Bagan Pinang Beach and Cermin beach have been sampled for marine …