Effect of Microplastic Exposures to The Male Gonad Histology of Catfish (Clarias gariepinus)

Aquaculture activities cannot be separated from obstacles that can lead to failure of aquaculture, including the presence microplastics. Microplastic polystyrene (styrofoam) is a type plastic commonly found in aquatic organisms (35%). Microplastics fish cause hormonal disturbances and high vacuolation gonads which apoptosis gonadal cells. This study aimed determine effect microplastics exposure on catfish (Clarias gariepinus) feed histology male catfish. The research design used an experimental method with Completely Randomized Design (CRD) was divided into four treatments three replications, namely 3% rate A (5% microplastics), B (10% C (15% K (0% microplastics). treatment given by mixing it commercial for 30 days. results showed microplastic had significant 15th 30th days Gonad Maturity Level (GML) Gonado Somatic Index (GSI) (C. A, compared controls (K). Treatment (Microplastics 15%) lowest GML GSI values, while 0%) highest values. Treatments B, experienced changes delays development cell structure, control (K) developed well. presumably because nutritional needs were more fulfilled than exposed