The Philippines is an archipelago that relies on marine resources. Butuan Bay in the Philippines supports aquaculture, which can contribute to and can be impacted by plastic pollution. However, the microplastics (MP) in milkfish, an important aquaculture species in the area, are yet to be ascertained. This study determined the prevalence of microplastics in the surrounding seawater and in the gut of adult milkfish from cages in Butuan and Nasipit in Butuan Bay. Water samples in Nasipit and Butuan contain 0.20 items/L and 1.00 items/L, respectively. MPs in milkfish in Butuan (10.27 items/individual) were significantly higher than in Nasipit (5.40 items/individual). A total of 235 MPs in 29 out of 30 fish samples (97 %) from the two sites were detected. The dominant MP shape and color were fiber and blue, respectively. The presence of microplastics in the milkfish may indicate a possible risk to the fish species and human health.
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