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Journal : Civil Engineering Journal

Linking the Tourism Activity to the Occurrence and Distribution of Microplastics Chairunnisa, Nadda Khalila; Adam, Moh. Awaludin; Kristianto, Sonny; Aidil Candri, Dining; Shofi Talbia, Husna; Aprilia, Maya; Mutia, Tuti; Masruroh, Heni; Iswara, Aditya Prana; Prayogo, Wisnu
Civil Engineering Journal Vol. 11 No. 7 (2025): July
Publisher : Salehan Institute of Higher Education

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.28991/CEJ-2025-011-07-010

Abstract

Tourism-driven activities have increasingly contributed to marine microplastic (MPs) pollution, particularly in island ecosystems. This study assesses the abundance, characteristics, and spatial distribution of MPs in Gili Trawangan, Indonesia, by analyzing samples from coastal water, sediments, and fish across three zones: a seaport, recreational beach, and mangrove area. Standardized filtration, density separation, and FTIR spectroscopy were used to identify MPs types and polymers. Results show the highest MPs concentrations in coastal water at recreational beaches (19.25 particles/L), sediment at seaports (23.15 particles/kg), and fish near seaports (17.5 particles/individual), indicating elevated risks of bioaccumulation. Fragments and fibers were the dominant forms, with prevalent polymers including PS, PE, and LDPE, mostly in black, blue, and red colors. The mangrove area exhibited lower MPs levels due to its natural filtration capacity but still showed MPs presence in biota. This multi-compartment approach highlights a clear link between tourism intensity and MPs contamination. The findings provide new insights for designing localized interventions, including waste reduction strategies and regulatory measures. By integrating ecological and anthropogenic factors, this study supports the development of sustainable tourism policies to mitigate MPs pollution and protect coastal biodiversity.
Co-Authors Aditya Prana Iswara Adri Firmansyah Aidil Candri, Dining Akbar, Salman Azaria Al Azhar, Muhammad Reza Alfarishi, Bilal Alvan, Syahreza Ani Purwanti Aningtyas, Vebri Aprilia, Maya Arbintarso, Ellyawan Setyo Arwieny Hanami, Zarah Atika, Liana Aulia Annas Mufti Azizah, Rifka Noor Bambang Winardi Cahya Alam, Firdha Chairunnisa, Nadda Khalila Cionita, Tezara Daudsyah Imami, Ahmad Depri Dewi, Ninne Sevtiana Dhifaf Athiyah Zhabiyan dian febrianti Dion Dion Awfa Ernindah Sormin Ersa, Nanda Savira Fajriharish Nur Awan, Fajriharish Nur Farizal, Teuku Fitria, Laili Fitriyana, Deni Fajar Gultom, Tiara Gustinasari, Kiki Harry Wibowo HASAN, NIA YUNIARTI Hilman, Zaki Husaini, Muhammad Zakki I Wayan Koko Ihsan, Muhammad Faris Ikhwal, M. Faisi Ikhwali, Muhammad Faisi Ilham Nofri Yandra Imami, Ahmad Daudsyah Imelda Masni Juniaty Sianipar Imran, Al Ichlas Istiqomah Shariati Zamani Junaedi, Thomas Kahar Kahar, Kahar Kamal, Mushthofa Kevin Maghrival Khairuni, Zhili Izzadati Kristianto, Sonny Lukman, Mena Fadillia M. Faisi Ikhwali M. Habib Algifari Marbun, Hanna Swesy Masruroh, Heni Maulida, Fatimah Mawaddah, Nurul Meisya Ruth, Gabriella Meisya Ruth Meylis Safriani Moh. Awaludin Adam Muchlis Muchlis Muflihah, Lilih Muhammad Amin Muklis Muklis Mustaqiman, Aulia Nur Nastiti, Almira Davina Novianti, Puteri Denita Novrianty, Irma Nugroho, Agung Nur Novilina Arifianingsih Nur Sakinah Nur, Aulia Mustaqiman Nurul Aulia Larasati Pangestu, Muhammad Puri Dwi Panjaitan, Nahesson Panjaitan, Nahesson Hotmarama Pasaribu, Hugo S. V. Purnawan Purnawan Putri, Regia Afiyanti Qadafi, Muammar Rachmat Mulyana Ragorudin, Abdul Karim Rahmadani, Sarra Ratnaningsih, Wahyu Ridhosari, Betanti Rifka Noor Rozanna Dewi Sahid Samsudin Anis Sari, Mega Mutiara Septiariva, Iva Yenis Shabrina, Husna Muizzati Shofi Talbia, Husna Simanullang, Lillis Siregar, Januar Parlaungan Sofiyah, Evi Siti Sri Rahayu Gusmarwani, Sri Rahayu Sri Sunarsih Suhardono, Sapta Suhodo, Muhammad Adil Setiyanto Suparni Setyowati Rahayu Suryawan, I Wayan Koko Teguh Budi Prijanto, Teguh Budi Tia Dwi Irawandani Tinov, Naufal Tio Katarina Marpaung Trimailuzi Tuti Mutia Ulhasanah, Nova Ulya Bunga, Venny Uma Fadzilia Arifin, Uma Fadzilia Widiatama, Angga Jati Widyarsana, I Made Wahyu Wijayanto, Etanto Heiliano Yasa Palaguna Umar, Yasa Palaguna Zakia Zakia Zhilli Izzadati Khairuni Zubir, Moondra Zurfi, Alfian