Comparing microplastic contamination in bivalves (Siliqua radiata) collected from Hat Laem Son, Satun Province, and Hat Pakmeng, Trang Province
Keywords:
microplastic, contamination, Siliqua radiata, Andaman SeaAbstract
Microplastic contamination in marine biota is an important and interesting issue at both national and international levels. It becomes one of the major causes of marine pollution that continuously impacts marine ecosystems, particularly carrying toxic substances that accumulate in marine organisms through food webs. The study on microplastic contamination in the sunset calm, Siliqua radiata, the economically important bivalve found along the Andaman coast of Thailand, is highly required in order to comprehend the plastic impacts in marine ecosystems. This study compared the microplastic contamination in S. radiata collected from Hat Laem Son, Satun Province, and Hat Pak Meng, Trang Province. The samples were digested with 30% hydrogen peroxide solution before separating microplastics by floating in saturated sodium chloride solution, then filtering with a paper filter. Our analysis revealed that the mean densities of microplastics found in the sunset calm collected from Satun and Trang Provinces were about 6 and 8 particles/individual, respectively. Microplastics were mostly found between the size range of 1,001 – 2,000 µm. and were colorless fibers. This study highlights the microplastics contamination in S. radiata in the Andaman Sea, reflecting the needs for continued monitoring on microplastics accumulation in coastal environments.
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