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Marine Pollution ...

eco-system and other marine assets including the largest mangrove forest of the
world "SUNDERBAN''. Oil spill pollution is considered most damaging
because it cannot be localized and has trans-border consequences. It may be
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mentioned that among 400,000 tons (Approx.) yearly spilled oil into the Bay
of Bengal 6000 tons is contributed by Bangladesh. Since energy demand is
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expected to rise in the foreseeable future to succeed Bangladesh Vision 2041

Figure 1: Marine Pollution

Source: Internet
(eliminate extreme poverty by 2030 and become High- Income Country) in
support of Delta Plan 2100, it has become imperative to work for a sustainable
marine environment and oil spill control measures to ensure water security.
Marine Pollution and Its Relevance
Marine pollution may be defined as the contamination or presence of pollutants
in oceans and seas. However, the most widely accepted definition of marine
pollution is the introduction by man, either directly or indirectly, of substances or
energy into the marine environment (including estuaries) resulting in such

3. Commodore Mohammad Khurshed Alam, Bangladesh’s Maritime Challenges in the 21st Century, 1st Edition 2004
4. Md Mizanur Rahman, A Study on Coastal Water Pollution of Bangladesh in the Bay of Bengal, BRAC University

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