The abundance of microplastics fragments with sizes larger than 0.30–0.35 mm is measured
during two research cruises in the tropical Northwestern Pacific Ocean and inside the …

Mangrove environments have been well recognized as marine litter traps. However, it is
unclear whether mangrove sediments sink microplastics more effectively than other marine …

Engaging coastal communities in beach clean-up initiatives is crucial for the sustainability of
marine ecosystems and the support of the blue economy. This study aims to examine the …

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 …

The issue of plastic pollution in the marine environment is a matter of great concern. Our
research presents pioneering findings on sub-surface microplastics in the Indonesian …

Abstract On August 13th, 2021, the Fukutoku-Okanoba, a submarine volcano in the
Northwest Pacific Ocean, erupted. Satellites detected various pumice rafts that had drifted …

Abstract The Amazon Continental Shelf (ACS) is a shallow region (< 100 m), with a
maximum width of 330 km, which encloses the northern portion of the Brazilian continental …

This is the first study to evaluate the presence and distribution of microplastics in sediments
in the regions with a unique degree of complexity, such as wildlife reserve areas, a Ramsar …

Water and soft drink bottles made from polyethylene terephthalate (PET) sink at sea unless
they contain trapped air, whereas their lids are made from polymers that float and can drift …

The first study related to the characteristics of the riverine litter was carried out at the mouth
of the Cimandiri River in the southern West Java to provide a national database, as …