Microplastic contamination in marine ecosystem of peninsular Malaysia: a review in marine water, sediment, and marine fish

Ezraneti, Riri and Hassan, Noor Artika and Miskon, Mohd Fuad and Mohamed, Juliana (2024) Microplastic contamination in marine ecosystem of peninsular Malaysia: a review in marine water, sediment, and marine fish. Oriental Journal of Chemistry, 40 (6). pp. 1513-1523. ISSN 0970-020 X

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Abstract

This study discusses the numbers, types, shapes, and sizes of microplastics (MPs) in marine surface waters, sediments, and marine fish in Peninsular Malaysia. Research publications were gathered and organized utilizing Google Scholar, Science Direct, and Springer Link from 2015 to 2024. The review findings indicate a lack of evidence about microplastic contamination in Kelantan, Perlis, Johor, and Melaka, highlighting the necessity for more research in these regions. Moreover, research on microplastics in surface waters, sediments, and marine life, including fish, requires the standardization of methodologies and equipment. Currently, investigations on microplastics in fish flesh are still limited and require more studies concerning human health risk assessment. Ultimately, focused mitigation strategies and comprehensive research through the development of standardized equipment and methodologies are required to assess microplastic contamination in the marine environment to protect marine ecosystems and humans, particularly in Peninsular Malaysia.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Marine microplastics, Peninsular malaysia, Surface water, Sediment, Marine fish.
Subjects:	S Agriculture > SH Aquaculture. Fisheries. Angling > SH370 Fisheries - Shellfish fisheries-Shellfish Culture
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Science > Institute of Oceanography and Maritime Studies Kulliyyah of Science > Department of Marine Science Kulliyyah of Medicine Kulliyyah of Medicine > Department of Community Medicine (Effective: 1st January 2011)
Depositing User:	Dr Juliana Mohamed
Date Deposited:	09 Jan 2025 14:28
Last Modified:	09 Jan 2025 14:28
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/118340

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