Occurrence of microplastics on beach sediment at Libong, a pristine island in Andaman Sea, Thailand

Pradit, Siriporn; Towatana, Prawit; Nitiratsuwan, Thongchai; Jualaong, Suthep; Jirajarus, Monticha; Sornplang, Kittiwara; Noppradit, Prakrit; Darakai, Yardtip; Weerawong, Chaiyapruk

doi:10.2306/scienceasia1513-1874.2020.042

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“…In the coastal areas of Libong Island, the presence of marine litter and microplastics has been reported, such as in the death of rare marine species (e.g., dugongs) due to the ingestion of plastic litter [42], microplastic contamination in seafood (e.g., clams, snails, blue swimming crabs, mackerel) [43,44], and the accumulation of marine litter on the beach [45]. The investigation reveals that the largest proportion of macro marine litter on the island originates from coastal tourism and recreational activities [45].…”

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Are Tourists Willing to Pay for a Marine Litter-Free Coastal Attraction to Achieve Tourism Sustainability? Case Study of Libong Island, Thailand

Panwanitdumrong

Chen

2022

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Coastal areas around the world are under increasing environmental pressures from marine litter. In particular, tourism in coastal tourist areas suffers with waste littering on the coast, as well as in the water. Therefore, substantial costs are required for the handling of marine litter in order to achieve sustainable development in the tourism sector. The introduction of an entrance fee as an economic tool is a feasible way to provide alternative financing, in addition to limited government funding. The objective of this study was to estimate tourists’ willingness to pay (WTP) for visiting a marine litter-free coastal attraction, and examine the factors affecting the WTP. A questionnaire was employed using a single-bound dichotomous choice method on Libong Island, Thailand, between September and December 2020. A logistic model was used to estimate the WTP of the 1655 respondents. The mean WTP obtained is THB 92.24 per person per visit (approximately USD 3). The expected benefit of charging an entrance fee is THB 27.52 million (USD 0.88 million) for 2019. The factors influencing WTP are bid amount, age, education, monthly income, marine litter perception, and environmentally responsible behaviors. Associated initiatives were recommended to achieve coastal destination sustainability, including regular clean-up operations at beaches, seagrass beds, and surrounding waters; the placement and maintenance of litter facilities; and the promotion of marine litter awareness and environmentally responsible behaviors.

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Are Tourists Willing to Pay for a Marine Litter-Free Coastal Attraction to Achieve Tourism Sustainability? Case Study of Libong Island, Thailand

Panwanitdumrong

Chen

2022

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“…In addition, de Moura and Vianna [ 41 ] reported that the ingestion of microplastics in the teleost fish was commonly fibres (20.2%) and fragments (22%). In the southern region of Thailand, some studies have been conducted on plastic debris in commercial fish and shrimp species [ 25 , 35 , 36 , 39 , 71 ]. Compared with the present study, there were different results depending on the study focus by species.…”

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Feeding Habits and the Occurrence of Anthropogenic Debris in the Stomach Content of Marine Fish from Pattani Bay, Gulf of Thailand

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Hajısamae

Sompongchaiyakul

et al. 2022

Biology

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This study assessed the feeding habits and ingestion of anthropogenic debris in 34 marine fish species from the southern Gulf of Thailand. A total of 5478 fish samples of 12 families were categorised into seven groups: planktivore, Lucifer feeder, fish feeder, Acetes feeder, shrimp feeder, piscivore, and zoobenthivore fish. A total of 2477 anthropogenic debris items were extracted from 12 fish species by visual inspection. Their ingestion of anthropogenic debris was influenced by season (p < 0.0001), with the highest ingestion during the northeast monsoon season. Furthermore, planktivorous fish displayed more ingested anthropogenic debris than the other investigated species (p = 0.022). Blue-coloured anthropogenic debris was commonly detected in the stomachs of fish and significantly differed between species (p > 0.001). Water depth and season significantly influenced the availability of food types (AF) for fish (p < 0.001). These findings provide evidence of the ingestion of anthropogenic debris by fish inhabiting a natural bay and signal the future anthropogenic pollution of marine fish.

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“…If pumice can capture and transport MPs, it could affect ecological systems wherever it is found. Most of the previous research conducted along the coast of Thailand has studied MPs in seawater, sediment, and marine species (Azad et al, 2018;Pradit et al, 2020a;Pradit et al, 2020b;Goh et al, 2021;Jualaong et al, 2021;Pradit et al, 2022b). Therefore, this study was the first to investigate MPs in pumice along the coast of Thailand.…”

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The first evidence of microplastic presence in pumice stone along the coast of Thailand: A preliminary study

Pradit

Puttapreecha²,

Noppradit

et al. 2022

Front. Mar. Sci.

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In February and March 2022, a large amount of pumice stone appeared along the shoreline of Thailand. Pumice is a type of extrusive volcanic rock, and since there are no volcanoes in the Gulf of Thailand, an interesting question was where the pumice stones originated from. Another question was whether the pumice could be a vehicle for microplastics (MPs) which could then journey across the ocean until reaching the coast of Thailand. A preliminary study was begun, which randomly collected samples from seven beaches in five provinces along the coast of Thailand. Grayish-green pumice stones are tiny, porous, and lightweight, ranging from 0.3 to 5.0 cm in size. The examination found 5.7–12.6 MP items per pumice stone. Most of the MP particles observed were less than 1 mm in length. From Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) analysis, the MPs were characterized as polystyrene, polypropylene, poly (ethylene terephthalate) (PET), rayon, and nylon. The MP could have entered the holes in pumice stones while floating on the water surface over long periods. From the seasonal flow patterns, it was revealed that pumice from the South China Sea was more likely to have floated with surface currents into the Gulf of Thailand

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Occurrence of microplastics on beach sediment at Libong, a pristine island in Andaman Sea, Thailand

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Are Tourists Willing to Pay for a Marine Litter-Free Coastal Attraction to Achieve Tourism Sustainability? Case Study of Libong Island, Thailand

Are Tourists Willing to Pay for a Marine Litter-Free Coastal Attraction to Achieve Tourism Sustainability? Case Study of Libong Island, Thailand

Feeding Habits and the Occurrence of Anthropogenic Debris in the Stomach Content of Marine Fish from Pattani Bay, Gulf of Thailand

The first evidence of microplastic presence in pumice stone along the coast of Thailand: A preliminary study

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