Abundance of microplastics in Rastrelliger sp. from the fish landing port in Palopo City, South Sulawesi
Kelimpahan mikroplastik pada Rastrelliger sp. dari pelabuhan pendaratan ikan, Kota Palopo, Sulawesi Selatan
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https://doi.org/10.17844/wvzg0a93Keywords:
fish organ, FTIR, microplastics, mackerel, polymersAbstract
Microplastic contamination in fish for consumption is a critical issue because of its potential to harm human health. This study aimed to analyze the abundance, shape, size, color, and type of microplastic polymers in mackerel (Rastrelliger sp.) obtained from the fish landing port in Palopo City. A total of 10 mackerel were randomly collected, and their gills, stomachs, and muscle tissues were extracted for analysis. Microplastic identification was performed using a stereo microscope and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). The average abundance of microplastics was 3.3 particles/individual fish, with microplastic characteristics dominated by fiber form (81.82%), dominant blue color (36.36%), and size of 1–5 mm. The distribution of microplastics was highest in the stomach, followed by the gills, and lowest in the muscles. FTIR analysis identified two types of polymers, namely polystyrene (PS) and polyethylene terephthalate (PET). These findings provide basic information regarding the presence of microplastics in mackerel consumed by the local community in Palopo City and emphasize the need for further studies that integrate aquatic environmental data to understand the sources and pathways of microplastic exposure more comprehensively.
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