MARINE POLLUTION IN SUB SAHARA AFRICA: ANALYSIS OF THE IMPACTS TO SHIPPING OPERATIONS AND MARINE ENVIRONMENT

MARINE POLLUTION IN SUB SAHARA AFRICA: ANALYSIS OF THE IMPACTS TO SHIPPING OPERATIONS AND MARINE ENVIRONMENT
 
ABSTRACT
The study examine effect of marine pollution in sub Saharan Africa, with emphasis on Nigeria: analysis of the impacts to shipping operations and marine environment, This study was undertaken majorly to assess the effect of marine pollution in Nigeria. Specific objectives of the study are: To examine the effect of marine pollution in Niger delta on the community of living organisms in Nigeria, To ascertain whether there is any significant impact of marine environment in Nigeria. Concerning methodology for this study, the major instrument used for this study is the questionnaire. The questionnaire was structured in a five-like scale measuring attitude of Strongly Agreed, Agreed, Undecided, Disagree and Strongly Disagreed. The surveys research method was used for this study. The survey technique will also allow the researcher to examine several variables and use multi-variate statistics to analyze data. Out of the population of 100 persons in the state ministry of environment, 50 persons were selected using the simple random sampling (srs) technique. In analyzing the data collected for the purpose of carrying out this research, the statistical tool known as the Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPC) and the statistics were used. The use of sample percentage was also employed. Tables were used in presenting the data for the purpose of the simplicity and clarity.  The study has the following findings; marine pollution is hazardous to the environment. marine pollution has many effects on the community of living organisms in Nigeria environment. There is a significant impact of marine pollution in Nigeria. marine pollution can be reduced in Nigeria. The overall aim of this project is to quantify the effect of marine pollution on the community of living organisms in Nigeria, interpret findings, analyze implications, and convey high level results and implications to national decision-makers for sustainable and improved environment of the community of Nigeria. This information should provide essential guidance for future control of gas flares and its effect on the community been affected.