Posted: September 8th, 2022

Combating marine debris pollution

Combating marine debris pollution, a case study of Nigerian ports
The solid waste generated from the Nigerian marine industry mostly comes from plastic products, abandoned aluminum shipwreck and gear, steel cans, papers, and cardboard. When solid waste materials enter the ocean, they cause marine debris pollution, which can be hazardous. Both marine organisms, humans in the coastal regions, and industries that rely on the marine waters stand to suffer the negative impacts of marine debris pollution. In Nigeria, marine debris pollution has become a major concern demanding solutions
While cruise ships have a responsibility in reducing and managing solid waste pollution through source reduction and recycling, the problem persists. The government has chipped in to help by setting forth various initiatives to minimize pollution.
For example, the Nation has implemented MARPOL Convention that seeks to prevent and control solid waste pollution from ships. Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency NIMASA, in collaboration with other government agencies, has made efforts through campaigns to raise awareness to the community regarding marine pollution.
NIMASA has also developed programs and packages to educate the community on the importance of cleanup programs. The package focuses on demonstration projects to impart a positive mindset in matters relating to pollution and educate them on alternative and environmentally safe ways to dispose of waste.
A collaboration proposal between NIMASA and UNEP-GPA is ongoing, which will focus on creating awareness on marine solid waste pollution and the creation of a national grand plan to address marine debris pollution and appropriate ways to manage the problem

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