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A systematic investigation into and study of the causes, sources, effects, and possible solutions; was carried out to this effect. This was mainly dome by analysing data collected through the use of questionnaires, interviews, and literature
Analysis showed a direct relation between coastal and marine pollution and littering and unfavourable marine-life welfare, not leaving out humans as well. A substantial number of animals either... [lose] their lives or get injured in one way or another as a result of pollution and/or littering. The results strongly indicate that coastal and marine pollution and littering pose detrimental health hazards, not only to marine life, but also to the human populations around such areas
Key Words: Coastal and marine pollution, littering, health hazards, possible causes/sources of pollution, existing legislation and suggested solutions