Substantial quantities of small plastic particles, termed "microplastic," have been found in many areas of the world ocean, and have accumulated in particularly high densities on the surface of the subtropical gyres. While plastic debris has been documented on the surface of the North Pacific Subtropical Gyre (NPSG) since the early 1970s, the ecological implications remain poorly understood. Or...

Abstract The exponential rise in plastic usage without adequate waste management has a detrimental effect on the ecosystem. This study estimated density of encountered, including: macroplastic (>25 mm); mesoplastic (5-25 mm) and microplastic (1-5 coastal environments northern Ambon Island. samples were collected April 2018. Two quadrats used for sampling. On two beaches Island, average amoun...