Akbar Tahir

Akbar Tahir is a prominent professor at the Faculty of Marine Science and Fisheries at Hasanuddin University in Makassar, Indonesia. His research focuses on marine ecosystems and the impact of pollution on aquatic life. Recently, he has gained attention for his studies revealing the presence of microplastic contamination in the digestive systems of fish and shellfish sold at local fish markets, highlighting the broader environmental and health implications of plastic waste in Indonesia.