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Objectives <p>This microplastic dataset was collected to address critical gaps in understanding microplastic pollution in Vanuatu's coastal food fish. While microplastic contamination threatens marine ecosystems and human health across the Pacific, comprehensive data from Vanuatu's subsistence fisheries has been lacking. Collected in partnership with Vanuatu's Fisheries Department as an extension of creel surveys, this dataset aimed to provide essential baseline information across 86 fish species from five fishing communities. Although gathered as part of a broader regional project investigating microplastic exposure risks for Pacific fishing communities, this complete dataset is being published separately to ensure all stakeholders have access to the full range of findings. This resource will enable regional comparisons and support evidence-based management of marine plastic pollution.</p> Data description <p>The dataset documents microplastic ingestion in 354 individual fish (from 86 species), detailing occurrence rates (4.8% of specimens [n = 17]), polymer composition (39% polyethylene [n = 5 of 13 analyzed particles]), particle morphology (95% fibers [n = 18 of 19 total observed particles]), and size distribution (predominantly 250–1000&#xa0;µm). As Vanuatu's first comprehensive broad assessment of microplastics in subsistence fisheries, it establishes an important baseline for future research and policy decisions. The data is particularly valuable for Pacific Island Countries where the importance of coastal fisheries and traditional fish consumption practices (including gastrointestinal tracts) may increase microplastic exposure risks.</p>

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Microplastic ingestion data for 86 fish species across five Vanuatu communities: a reference for Pacific Island pollution monitoring

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  • 发表日期：

    2025年10月14日

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  • Joycinette Vosumbe Botleng,
  • Eseta Drova,
  • Krishna Kumar Kotra,
  • Ada Hildegard Madleah Sokach,
  • Hudson Feremaito,
  • Jayven Ham,
  • Robsen Kalmer,
  • Rocky Kaku,
  • June Brian Molitaviti,
  • Rufino Varea,
  • Kelly Thomas Brown,
  • Amanda Kirsty Ford,
  • Jasha Dehm

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Objectives

This microplastic dataset was collected to address critical gaps in understanding microplastic pollution in Vanuatu's coastal food fish. While microplastic contamination threatens marine ecosystems and human health across the Pacific, comprehensive data from Vanuatu's subsistence fisheries has been lacking. Collected in partnership with Vanuatu's Fisheries Department as an extension of creel surveys, this dataset aimed to provide essential baseline information across 86 fish species from five fishing communities. Although gathered as part of a broader regional project investigating microplastic exposure risks for Pacific fishing communities, this complete dataset is being published separately to ensure all stakeholders have access to the full range of findings. This resource will enable regional comparisons and support evidence-based management of marine plastic pollution.

Data description

The dataset documents microplastic ingestion in 354 individual fish (from 86 species), detailing occurrence rates (4.8% of specimens [n = 17]), polymer composition (39% polyethylene [n = 5 of 13 analyzed particles]), particle morphology (95% fibers [n = 18 of 19 total observed particles]), and size distribution (predominantly 250–1000 µm). As Vanuatu's first comprehensive broad assessment of microplastics in subsistence fisheries, it establishes an important baseline for future research and policy decisions. The data is particularly valuable for Pacific Island Countries where the importance of coastal fisheries and traditional fish consumption practices (including gastrointestinal tracts) may increase microplastic exposure risks.