The accumulation of microplastics and their associated heavy metals on the surfaces of microplastics in various tissues of the pelagic fish Rastrelliger kanagurta, from the northern coast of Central Java, Indonesia

Key Points

• Microplastics accumulate in the tissues of pelagic fish, indicating potential ecological and health risks.
• Heavy metals detected on the microplastics raise concerns about contamination in marine ecosystems.
• Assessment using tissue samples from pelagic fish reveals significant levels of microplastics and associated heavy metals.
• Findings imply broader implications for marine life and food safety related to microplastic pollution.