Plastic pollution on the beaches of outer Ambon Bay

Abstract

Plastic pollution in the marine environment is a global problem, which is currently in particular concern because this pollutant can be a negative impact on ecosystems. Identification of group plastic can be a solution to plastic debris management strategy throughout Outer Ambon Bay (OAB). The purpose of this study was to determine and analyze the composition and percentage of plastic debris in OAB and analyze the density of plastic debris in OAB according to the plastic group. The research findings from 20 sampling sites showed that the plastic debris category found was mostly plastic packaging, 86% on the coast of the Jasirah Leitimur and 78% on the Jasirah Leihitu. The highest density of plastic waste was found at Tantui and Mardika shores located in Jasirah Leitimur. The sampling site in Jasirah Leihitu shows that Rumahtiga and Liliboy have the highest density of plastic. Overall, the dominant group of plastic found on the shores of Outer Ambon Bay is plastic packaging.