Article
Environmental Sciences
Kasturi Poddar, Debapriya Sarkar, Surendra Behera, Angana Sarkar
Summary: This study evaluated the performance of a bacterial consortium in degrading petroleum contamination in soil and restoring soil fertility. The results showed that the bacterial consortium was effective in degrading hydrocarbon compounds and improving soil fertility. Furthermore, it reduced the ecotoxicity and phytotoxicity of hydrocarbon contamination, promoting plant germination and growth in polluted soil.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ipsita Dipamitra Behera, Manoranjan Nayak, Subrata Biswas, Bhim Charan Meikap, Ramkrishna Sen
Summary: In this study, a two-step bioaugmentation strategy (TSBS) using indigenous bacterial consortium showed enhanced degradation of total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPH) from petroleum refinery sludge (PRS). The TSBS resulted in a higher TPH degradation rate compared to a single-step bioaugmentation strategy (SSBS) within a 15-day incubation period, demonstrating its effectiveness in TPH removal.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Leiyu Feng, Xiupeng Jiang, Yanning Huang, Dongdong Wen, Tianyu Fu, Rongbing Fu
Summary: The use of indigenous bacterial consortium combined with biosurfactant can enhance the bioremediation efficiency of petroleum hydrocarbon-contaminated soil, reducing the half-life of TPH and improving its bioavailability. Biosurfactant stimulates microbial activities, accelerates the biodegradation process, and serves as an effective auxiliary method for the remediation of petroleum hydrocarbon-contaminated soil.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Mahboobeh Dehvari, Shokouh Ghafari, Neamat Jaafarzadeh Haghighifard, Sahand Jorfi
Summary: The study investigated bioremediation of petroleum contaminated seawater from the Persian Gulf using a combination of native halotolerant bacterial consortium, biostimulation with added nutrients and surfactant, and bioaugmentation with hydrocarbon degrading strains. Results showed that bioaugmentation had the highest total petroleum hydrocarbon (TPH) removal efficiency, followed by biostimulation with surfactant addition. Toxicity evaluation revealed the least toxic rates for the bioaugmentation based bioreactor.
CURRENT MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
A. P. Napp, S. R. Allebrandt, J. E. S. Pereira, R. S. A. Streit, F. Bucker, S. Mitidieri, A. Schrank, F. M. Bento, M. H. Vainstein
Summary: Comparison of different bioremediation methods showed that bioaugmentation with biostimulation was effective in degrading petroleum hydrocarbons, while natural attenuation and biostimulation treatments resulted in elevated contaminant levels. No correlation was observed between the presence of hydrocarbon-degrading microorganisms and CO2 production, and denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis showed no significant difference in biodiversity.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rafaela Perdigao, C. Marisa R. Almeida, Filipa Santos, Maria F. Carvalho, Ana P. Mucha
Summary: This study aims to develop an autochthonous hydrocarbon-degrading consortium and optimize growth conditions for effective hydrocarbon bioremediation. Results showed that bioaugmentation with inoculum pre-grown in acetate demonstrated the highest hydrocarbons degradation efficiency of 66%, highlighting the potential for using alternative carbon sources for bacterial biomass growth in response to oil spills.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Son A. Hoang, Dane Lamb, Balaji Seshadri, Binoy Sarkar, Girish Choppala, M. B. Kirkham, Nanthi S. Bolan
Summary: Rhizoremediation is a green and sustainable alternative for remediating contaminated environments by utilizing the symbiotic relationship between plants and their associated soil microorganisms. Identification of suitable plant-microbe combinations and application of appropriate soil amendments can enhance overall efficiency.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shuying Geng, Wei Qin, Wei Cao, Yingying Wang, Aizhong Ding, Yi Zhu, Fuqiang Fan, Junfeng Dou
Summary: The study investigated bioremediation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) contaminated soil using soil-slurry bioreactors, demonstrating efficient removal of PAHs under optimal operating conditions, indicating promising applications in the future.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jidong Liang, Sha Gao, Zijun Wu, Huub H. M. Rijnaarts, Tim Grotenhuis
Summary: This study utilized DNA-stable isotope probing (SIP) to identify specific bacterial degraders in petroleum contaminated soil during natural attenuation (NA) and bioaugmentation (BA) processes. The results showed that BA played a significant role in PHE degradation, with remarkable alterations to microbial communities.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Guang Guo, Chong Liu, Fang Tian, Keqiang Ding, Huiya Wang, Can Zhang, Feng Yang, Jin Xu
Summary: The study verified the effect of bioaugmentation with a bacterial consortium and HPCD on the bioremediation of PAH-polluted soil. The addition of HPCD enhanced the bioavailability of phenanthrene and pyrene, leading to increased PAH degradation rates.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Mubasher Zahir Hoque, Saravanan Sankaran, Deepak Anand, Musa M. Musa, Alexis Nzila, Gea Guerriero, Khawar Sohail Siddiqui, Irshad Ahmad
Summary: Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are harmful chemicals that are released during petroleum industry activities. Bioremediation of PAHs through microalgal-bacterial consortium (MBC) has shown promise in effectively removing these contaminants. In this study, the ability of Gonium pectorale microalgae to degrade phenanthrene and anthracene was investigated. The results demonstrated that G. pectorale was more efficient in degrading both compounds compared to Bacillus licheniformis bacteria. Additionally, the consortia of G. pectorale and B. licheniformis exhibited an increased degradation efficiency. These findings highlight the potential of G. pectorale in removing PAHs from polluted environments.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ipsita Dipamitra Behera, Manoranjan Nayak, Asmita Mishra, Bhim Charan Meikap, Ramkrishna Sen
Summary: The release of petroleum hydrocarbon pollutants is a serious problem for both terrestrial and marine ecosystems. This study compared different biodegradation strategies for mitigating total petroleum hydrocarbon (TPH) in petroleum refinery sludge and found that the combined action of bioaugmentation and biostimulation, specifically the use of an indigenously developed bacterial consortium and poultry litter extract (BABSS), resulted in a 90.3 +/- 3.7% reduction in TPH within 21 days. The efficacy of the strategies was confirmed by GC-FID analysis.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xian Xiao, Qianru Zheng, Ruofei Shen, Ke Huang, Handong Xu, Baohu Tu, Yuan Zhao
Summary: The study on groundwater bacterial communities in a petroleum hydrocarbon-contaminated site revealed that contamination reduced diversity, favored certain species, and exerted selection pressure. Geochemical variables also influenced community structure.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Haiping Gu, Jie Yan, Yuhao Liu, Xuewei Yu, Yan Feng, Xuanyi Yang, Su Shiung Lam, Mu. Naushad, Cheng Li, Christian Sonne
Summary: Bioaugmentation was used to obtain a microbiome capable of degrading polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). The study found that acclimating microorganisms to soil supplemented with phenanthrene led to the enrichment of PAH-degrading bacteria, including Actinobacteriota and genera such as Streptomyces, Rhodococcus, Nocardioides, Sphingomonas, and Mycobacterium. The degradation efficiency of phenanthrene in aqueous and soil cultures inoculated with phenanthrene-acclimated soil was found to be high. This research provides theoretical and practical support for the bioremediation of PAHs in the environment.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Biology
Jose Martin Marquez-Villa, Juan Carlos Rodriguez-Sierra, Nayem Amtanus Chequer, Nubia Noemi Cob-Calan, Jose Quinatzin Garcia-Maldonado, Santiago Cadena, Emanuel Hernandez-Nunez
Summary: Microbial degradation of aromatic hydrocarbons is a promising technology due to its economic efficiency and safety. However, the study of cyanobacteria-bacterial mutualistic interactions in this field is still limited. This research evaluated the phenanthrene biodegradation capacity of a consortium dominated by Fischerella sp. and identified the microbial diversity involved. The consortium was able to degrade up to 92% of phenanthrene in five days, with Fischerella sp. as the dominant strain and other bacteria also potentially involved in the degradation process.
Article
Microbiology
Praveen Rahi, Mitesh Khairnar, Ashwini Hagir, Avinash Narayan, Kunal R. Jain, Datta Madamwar, Aabeejjeet Pansare, Yogesh Shouche
Summary: A novel bacterial strain ADMK78(T) was isolated from saline desert soil, identified as a new species named Peteryoungia desertarenae based on phylogenetic analysis, physiological characteristics, and genetic similarities with related species. The study also proposed reclassifications of several Rhizobium species into the genera Peteryoungia and Ciceribacter, based on core gene phylogeny and ANI values.
ARCHIVES OF MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Rohit Rathour, Kunal Jain, Datta Madamwar, Chirayu Desai
Summary: Textile wastewater contains harmful compounds that can have negative effects on ecosystems, making treatment essential. This study investigated the biodegradation of textile wastewater in a bioreactor and found that wood charcoal was the most effective packing material for biofilm establishment and degradation of the wastewater. By integrating different treatment systems, including the UFMB-AB system, the removal rates of pollutants in the wastewater were significantly improved. Metagenomic analysis revealed the presence of genes responsible for degrading pollutants in the biofilm microbiome.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Dishant Patel, Sweta L. Bapodra, Datta Madamwar, Chirayu Desai
Summary: This study demonstrated that bioaugmentation with a newly enriched electroactive bacterial community DC5 significantly improved the performance of the HSCW-MFC system treating textile dye wastewater, resulting in enhanced COD and ADMI removal rates as well as an increased maximum power density. Genera such as Exiguobacterium, Desulfovibrio, and Macellibacteroides played significant roles in the improved efficiency of the system.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Prachi Singh, Kunal R. Jain, Varun Shah, Datta Madamwar
Summary: This study investigated the microbial community of the flat salt basin of White Rann of Kachchh, Gujarat, India, and found that salinity, TOC, EC, and sulphate concentration may be the primary drivers of community distribution. Surprisingly, the expected effect of salinity gradient on microbial composition was found to be less significant.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Mrinal K. Sarma, Koel Saha, Rachna Choudhury, Sunil Pabbi, Datta Madamwar, Sanjukta Subudhi
Summary: Microwave-assisted solvent extraction is an effective method for obtaining higher carotenoid yields from microalgae. Acetone is shown to be the optimal solvent under the optimized microwave power and time settings. This approach is fast, cost-effective, and reproducible compared to traditional extraction methods.
BIOFUELS BIOPRODUCTS & BIOREFINING-BIOFPR
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Janki K. Patel, Krupa Gohel, Hiral Patel, Tanvi Solanki
Summary: Endophytic bacteria with nitrogen-fixing ability were identified from above-ground parts of wheat, showing varied growth promoting traits such as IAA production and enzyme production. Their colonization ability within the host plant was assessed using ROS induction assay.
CURRENT MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Editorial Material
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Kunal R. Jain, Chirayu Desai, Eric D. van Hullebusch, Datta Madamwar
FRONTIERS IN BIOENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Stuti N. Patel, Ravi R. Sonani, Gagan D. Gupta, Niraj Kumar Singh, Vinay Kumar, Datta Madamwar
Summary: Phycoerythrin (PE) from marine cyanobacteria Halomicronema sp. R31DM was purified and structurally characterized using X-ray crystallography, revealing a hexamer structure of hetero-dimers with chromophores attached to peptide chains. The study enriches the understanding of cyanobacterial PE structure and its potential light-harvesting capacity.
JOURNAL OF BIOMOLECULAR STRUCTURE & DYNAMICS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Dishant Patel, Kishor Sureshbhai Patil, Datta Madamwar, Chirayu Desai
Summary: This study demonstrates the application of a newly isolated bacterium N. circulans DC10 for the degradation of azo dye Reactive Red 152 and bio-electricity generation in a microbial fuel cell system. The results show that N. circulans DC10 has high decolourization and COD reduction rates, along with maximum power density generation. The study also suggests the involvement of specific genes and cell appendages in the degradation process and cell adhesion for exo-electron transfer.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Avani Bharatkumar Patel, Kunal R. Jain, Toral Manvar, Chirayu Desai, Datta Madamwar
Summary: Comprehensive study on PAHs bioremediation using different approaches showed that the combination of bioaugmentation and biostimulation was the most effective in replacing native microbial community with PAHs degraders.
BIOCHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Stuti N. Patel, Ravi R. Sonani, Diya Roy, Niraj Kumar Singh, Sanjukta Subudhi, Sunil Pabbi, Datta Madamwar
Summary: This review discusses the structure, stability, and spectral properties of PBPs in cyanobacteria and algae, and their correlation with ecological niche. It also explores the therapeutic potential of PBPs in various applications beyond light harvesting.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Prachi Singh, Kunal R. Jain, Jayendra Lakhmapurkar, Deepa Gavali, Chirayu Desai, Datta Madamwar
Summary: The eco-restoration of mine-tailing sites has significant effects on native microbial communities and soil physicochemical properties. A study on the microbial changes during the early stages of phytoremediation in lignite minetailing soils revealed the primary microbial succession initiated by revegetation, which improved the soil quality.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Stuti N. N. Patel, Ravi R. R. Sonani, Mukesh G. G. Chaubey, Gagan D. D. Gupta, Niraj Kumar Singh, Vinay Kumar, Datta Madamwar
Summary: In this study, the hexameric assembly structure of phycocyanin from Synechococcus Sp. R42DM was characterized by X-ray crystallography to understand its light-harvesting and antioxidant properties. The analysis revealed the chromophore microenvironment and possible light energy transfer mechanism in phycocyanin. The structural attributes responsible for its antioxidant potential were also identified and annotated.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shruti Sharma, Shabnam Shaikh, Sarayu Mohana, Chirayu Desai, Datta Madamwar
Summary: Petroleum and its derivatives are major environmental pollutants worldwide. The review explores emerging bioremediation technologies and evaluates their effectiveness and limitations in treating petroleum hydrocarbon polluted sites.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Avani Bharatkumar Patel, Toral Manvar, Kunal R. Jain, Chirayu Desai, Datta Madamwar
Summary: The study focused on eight bacterial consortia developed from PAH-contaminated sediments, with consortium ACDMRT-8 showing efficient degradation of naphthalene, phenanthrene, fluoranthene, and pyrene within a short period. While Proteobacteria dominated the bacterial communities in all consortia, the diversity varied based on enrichment conditions and types of PAHs provided. Pseudomonas species were found to be abundant in four consortia, facilitating degradation of all four PAHs.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Atefeh Zendehboudi, Azam Mohammadi, Sina Dobaradaran, Gabriel E. De-la-Torre, Bahman Ramavandi, Seyed Enayat Hashemi, Reza Saeedi, Emran Moradpour Tayebi, Ahmad Vafaee, Amirhossein Darabi
Summary: This study investigated the characteristics and ecological risks of microplastics (MPs) in ballast water for the first time, and found high levels of MP pollution. These findings contribute to our understanding of the sources and risks of microplastics in marine ecosystems.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rose Boahemaa Pinto, Linda Bogerd, Martine van der Ploeg, Kwame Duah, Remko Uijlenhoet, Tim H. M. van Emmerik
Summary: Catchment-scale plastic pollution assessments provide insights into the sources, sinks, and pathways of plastic pollution. We propose an approach to quantify macroplastic transport and density in the Odaw catchment, Ghana, and find that the urban riverine zone has the highest transport, while the urban tidal zone has the highest riverbank and land macroplastic density.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Aliya Baidourela, Qian Sun, Gongxin Yang, Umut Halik, Zhongkai Dong, Kaixu Cai, Guili Sun, Wenya Zhang, Sisi Cheng
Summary: The study focused on heavy metal pollution in the green vegetation of a suburban industrial area in Tuokexun County, Xinjiang, China. The results showed that the overall level of heavy metal pollution in the soil was minor, with mercury (Hg) being the most severe contamination, likely caused by human activities. The composition of heavy metal elements in trees was more stable compared to grass and shrubs, with varying concentrations across different vegetation. Shrubbery was found to be the most effective in heavy metal restoration, and there were disparities in heavy metal enrichment among different vegetation types.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
James H. Bridson, Hayden Masterton, Beatrix Theobald, Regis Risani, Fraser Doake, Jessica A. Wallbank, Stefan D. M. Maday, Gavin Lear, Robert Abbel, Dawn A. Smith, Joanne M. Kingsbury, Olga Pantos, Grant L. Northcott, Sally Gaw
Summary: Plastic pollution has significant environmental impacts, largely due to chemical additives. However, the behavior of plastic additives in marine environments is not well understood. A marine deployment experiment was conducted to investigate the effects of weathering on the extractables profile of four types of plastics in New Zealand over a period of nine months. The concentration of additives in polyethylene and oxo-degradable polyethylene was strongly influenced by artificial weathering, while polyamide 6 and polyethylene terephthalate showed minimal change. These findings emphasize the importance of considering leaching and weathering effects on plastic composition when assessing the potential impact and risk of plastic pollution in receiving environments.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Alan G. Scarlett, Francis D. Spilsbury, Steven J. Rowland, Marthe Monique Gagnon, Kliti Grice
Summary: This study used diamondoid hydrocarbon distributions to identify the sources of environmental oil contamination. A suite of 20 diamondoids was found to accumulate in fish adipose tissue. The scatter plots of indices between fish and exposure oils showed a close to ideal 1:1 relationship, which can be used to determine the origin of the oil.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shan Jiang, Mengmeng Wan, Kun Lin, Yanshan Chen, Rui Wang, Liju Tan, Jiangtao Wang
Summary: In this study, the concentration, composition, distribution, and sources of PCBs in surface seawater of the Bohai Bay were analyzed. The results showed that PCBs in the Bohai Bay had high concentrations and were primarily derived from land-based sources such as port activities and river inputs. The PCBs in the Bohai Bay may come from commercial PCBs and their incineration products, municipal landfills, wood and coal combustion, and industrial activities, etc.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Icaro S. A. Porto, Saulo V. A. Dantas, Caio S. A. Felix, Francisco A. S. Cunha, Jailson B. de Andrade, Sergio L. C. Ferreira
Summary: This study evaluated the risks of mercury levels in sardines consumed by low-income population in Salvador, Brazil. The results showed that the mercury content in the sampled sardines posed no risks to human health. This study is significant as most sardines in Salvador come from Todos os Santos Bay, which has a history of mercury contamination.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jiahui Chen, Chengyu Yuan, Guanqun Zhai, Guangcheng Chen, Heng Zhu, Jun Liu, Yong Ye
Summary: This study investigated the combined influences of species selection and site elevation on greenhouse gas fluxes from restored mangrove soils. The results suggest that Avicennia marina should be selected for mangrove restoration to minimize carbon release and reduce the influence of greenhouse gas fluxes on the global greenhouse effect.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Emmanuel Onyeabor, Uju Obuka
Summary: The Gulf of Guinea region in Africa is a significant area for coastal countries, playing a vital role in their economic and environmental development. This study aims to reduce marine plastic pollution in the region by utilizing legal instruments.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yuanli Liu, Stephan Luttjohann, Alvise Vianello, Claudia Lorenz, Fan Liu, Jes Vollertsen
Summary: Large area attenuated total reflectance-Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (LAATR-FTIR) is a novel technique for detecting small microplastics, with limited accuracy for large microplastics. However, it shows promise in homogeneous matrices. The spectra quality is comparable between transmission mode and LAATR mode.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Phuc T. D. Le, Andrew M. Fischer, Britta D. Hardesty, Heidi J. Auman, Chris Wilcox
Summary: This study explores the relationship between ocean currents and the accumulation of floating marine debris (FMD) and finds that higher concentrations of FMD are associated with frontal frequencies (FF). FMD is primarily trapped in accumulation zones between fronts and the coastline, which have high biodiversity value.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rosa Sawan, Perine Doyen, Florence Viudes, Rachid Amara, Celine Mahfouz
Summary: Few studies have examined the impact of urbanization and meteorological events on microplastics discharged into the sea through rivers. Surface water samples were collected from two Lebanese rivers, with differing degrees of urbanization, during dry and wet periods. The results showed that the most industrialized river had a significantly higher abundance of microplastics compared to the less-industrialized river. There was also a correlation between particle contamination and the season at each site, with microplastic concentrations highest on the first day of the wet season. These findings highlight the importance of considering meteorological events in accurately assessing plastic pollution influx into coastal waters.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Katherine R. Shaw, Jonathan L. Whitney, Eileen M. Nalley, Madeline C. Schmidbauer, Megan J. Donahue, Jesse Black, Raquel N. Corniuk, Kellie Teague, Rachel Sandquist, Catherine Pirkle, Rachel Dacks, Max Sudnovsky, Jennifer M. Lynch
Summary: This study examines the ingestion of plastic in reef fish in the Republic of the Marshall Islands. Plastic particles were found in the gastrointestinal tracts of multiple fish species. However, further analysis revealed that these particles were actually natural materials and posed no threat to human consumers.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Revati Hardikar, C. K. Haridevi, Shantaj Deshbhratar
Summary: This study investigated the variability in phytoplankton functional structure using a trait-based approach and explored the relationship between species traits and environmental factors, as well as their impact on ecosystem functioning. The results revealed that morphological traits, temperature, and ammonia played a decisive role in the seasonal succession of phytoplankton species. It was found that certain traits favored higher biomass production but might hinder energy transfer efficiency. The strong correlation between environmental variables and phytoplankton functional structure supports the practical implementation of a trait-based approach in studying phytoplankton community dynamics under different environmental conditions.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Engki A. Kisnarti, Nining Sari Ningsih, Mutiara R. Putri, Nani Hendiarti, Bernhard Mayer
Summary: This study examines the movement patterns of plastic marine debris in Indonesian waters, revealing that Indonesia contributes significantly to transboundary marine debris in the Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean, and the South China Sea. Most of the debris remains in Indonesian waters and moves back and forth due to the influence of monsoon currents.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)