Prohibition of pollution of marine environments: challenges and prospects
Journal: Environmental Economics (Vol.8, No. 3)Publication Date: 2017-11-01
Authors : Kola O. Odeku; Bapela M. Paulos;
Page : 127-136
Keywords : ecosystems; escalation; harmful substances; marine pollution; marine resources; prevention; regulations;
Abstract
This article examines how marine pollution can be effectively contained and curtailed using existing regulatory instruments. The harmful effect of marine pollution on marine ecosystems and species is a problem that needs to be addressed as a matter of urgency. It is against the backdrop of this concern that national and international legal frameworks have been put in place to regulate, reduce or stop marine pollution. Despite this, the problem of marine pollution is still rampant and impacting negatively on marine socio-economic goods and services. It is pertinent to point out that marine pollution only receives attention when it has catastrophic impacts. This article scrutinizes frameworks that have been put in place to curb marine pollution by assessing their functions. It submits that measures should be taken to ensure compliance of these regulations and that prevention of marine pollution should be prioritized in order to guard against the manifestation of destructive adverse effects of harmful substances.
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