Marine Pollution in Chittagong: Present Condition, Possible Impacts and Suggestive Mitigation Measures

Author: Eva shill, Md. Arif Mahmud
DOI: doi.org/10.70279/bmj-v6-i1-1061
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A combination of human activities are responsible for marine pollution. It affects the health of the ocean and makes the coastal area vulnerable. Both the developed and developing countries both are affected by marine pollution. Coastal regions and ecosystems are facing diversified environmental pressure throughout the world. Regular discharge of industrial effluents, untreated sewages, oil spills, plastics, chemicals and other hazardous pollutants from different sources are continually affecting Chittagong coastal area. Wide range of pollution in the coastal environment of Chittagong cause threats to the livelihoods of coastal communities, contaminated contaminates seafood and affects marine ecosystems. In this paper, the effort has been made to: examine the issues concerning marine pollution, identify the effect of pollution in the environment and suggest preventive measures for minimizing pollution in this selected area through careful management.