51动漫<\/a> (UNAIR) hosted a community outreach program titled Empowering Youth in Environmental Conservation Through Understanding the Dangers of Microplastics to Aquatic Life. Held on Thursday (June 12, 2025), the event targeted high school students and took place in Room 304, third floor of the Pertamina Building, Faculty of Science and Technology (FST), MERR-C Campus.<\/p><\/p>\n\nProf. Dr. Ir. Agoes Soegianto, DEA, an Environmental Engineering professor at FST UNAIR and a specialist in ecotoxicology, led a session on the environmental hazards posed by microplastics. Drawing from his research, he emphasized that microplastics are a compelling area of study. \u201cMicroplastics are fascinating. Despite their small size, they can have a significant impact, although the full extent of that impact is still being explored,\u201d he remarked.<\/p>\n\n
Impact of microplastics<\/strong><\/p><\/h5>\n\nHe underscored Indonesia\u2019s position as the world\u2019s second-largest source of plastic pollution. \u201cIndonesia ranks second in global plastic pollution, and no aquatic ecosystem is free from microplastics. These particles are so small that they\u2019ve even been found in natural springs and the air,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n
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Students’ enthusiam during community outreach of Environmental Engineering Dept (Photo: Committe)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\nProf. Soegianto also referenced a study on microplastic populations in the Java Sea. \u201cThe study found that microplastics outnumber plankton in the area, increasing the likelihood that fish mistake them for food,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n
He warned that when fish ingest microplastics, it can lead to internal injuries and may introduce toxins into their bodies. These toxins could then accumulate throughout the food chain, posing a threat to other organisms, including humans.<\/p>\n\n
Additionally, microplastics can act as carriers for pollutants such as heavy metals and bacteria. \u201cMicroplastics are known to absorb and transport various contaminants, including heavy metals and bacteria. These harmful substances can enter the human body when we consume affected fish,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\n\n
Still, Prof. Soegianto pointed out that research has yet to confirm a direct health impact on humans. \u201cThere is no definitive study proving that microplastics pose a significant health risk to humans, as around 80 percent of ingested microplastics are typically expelled from the body,\u201d he added. <\/p>\n\n
He concluded by emphasizing the importance of comprehensive waste management as a solution. \u201cProper waste management from upstream to downstream requires strong government support,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n\n
Author: Rizma Elyza<\/p>\n\n
Editor: Yulia Rohmawati<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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