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 …

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

Large amounts of plastic discharging from rivers in Java and Bali can potentially pollute
many fishing areas in Indonesia. To identify strategies to mitigate this problem, it is important …

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Plastic pollution is increasing globally along with the
growing consumption patterns of the global community, leading to practicality (social …

This study explores the spatial and temporal distribution of beach litter accumulation rates at
seven sites in Cadiz Bay, Southwest Spain, during October 2022 (ie, autumn) and March …

Despite a recent ambitious plan to improve waste management in Thailand, few studies
have monitored the impact of these policies on beached marine litter. Here, we assessed …

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 …

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 …

Wide marine litter (ML) contamination impacts human health and economic sectors
including fishing, navigation, and tourism. Perequê beach, Brazil, is an authentic fishing …

Beach littering is a source of marine plastic waste accumulation. This is particularly so in
overcrowded beaches in the Global South in which cleaning measures are scarce or …