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Coastal communities, tourism , fisheries are all affected 

by the dumping of illegal waste into the ocean, costing the local economies millions of dollars in lost revenues , health hazards and dammaging the ecosystems.

Ocean oil pollution is a major environmental concern that affects many countries in the world. It has been reported that  tanker oil discharges causes about 45% of the total ocean oil pollution in the world whilst ship collisions and oil platform accidents contribute only 5% and 2% respectively. Monitoring illegal ship discharges is thus an important component in ensuring compliance with the marine protection legislation and the general protection of the coastal environment.

The South China Sea  is under threat from marine pollution 

 

 

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