International Journal of Health Sciences
Vol. 2 No. 2 (2024): IJHS : International Journal of Health Sciences

Literature Review: Microplastic Content in the Digestive Tracts of Fish in Indonesian Waters

Khairunnisak, Khairunnisak (Unknown)
Sahira, Rasyadhifa As (Unknown)
Syafitri, Aini (Unknown)
Chusna, Salsabila Al (Unknown)
Nasir, Muhammad (Unknown)
Rizki, Alia (Unknown)
Firdus, Firdus (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
11 Jun 2024

Abstract

Plastic waste is the biggest problem that is happening in Indonesia. Plastic waste has resistance and the nature of Persiden. Increased production and low recovery rates cause accumulation of plastic flakes in waters called microplastic. Microplastic has the potential to be swallowed by aquatic biota that can cause internal bleeding and blockage of the digestive tract. Hue microplastic will affect humans who consume them. One of the aquatic biota that is often contaminated by microplastic is fish. Research related to microplastic contamination in the digestive tract of fish has often been carried out. This study examines the level of microplastic contamination in the digestive tract of fish in Indonesian waters refers to the available literature. The results showed that there were 5 types of microplastics contaminated in the digestive tract of fish in Indonesia, namely fiber, film/filament, fragments, pellets, rows, foam and granules.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

IJHS

Publisher

Subject

Dentistry Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Nursing Public Health

Description

International Journal of Health Sciences (IJHS) is an international peer-reviewed journal published by the Association of Teachers and Lecturers throughout Indonesia. This Journal of Health Sciences is open access and aims to share and promote the quality of community services by applying science ...