AN ANALYSIS ON THE IMPACTS OF MARINE POLLUTION TO SHIPPING OPERATIONS AND MARINE ENVIRONMENT (CASE STUDY OF THE NIGERIA NIGER DELTA REGION)

ABSTRACT

The study examine effect of marine pollution in Niger Delta, Nigeria: analysis of the impacts to shipping operations and marine environment, This study was undertaken majorly to assess the effect of marine pollution in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. Specific objectives of the study are: To examine the effect of marine pollution in Niger delta on the community of living organisms in the Niger Delta of Nigeria, To ascertain whether there is any significant impact of marine environment in the Niger Delta of 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 the Niger delta environment. There is a significant impact of marine pollution in the Niger Delta. marine pollution can be reduced in the Niger Delta.

The overall aim of this project is to quantify the effect of marine pollution on the community of living organisms in the Niger Delta, interpret findings, analyze implications, and convey high level results and implications to national decision-makers for sustainable and improved environment of the community of the Niger Deltas. This information should provide essential guidance for future control ofgas flares and its effect on the community been affected.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title Page – – – – – – – – – i

Approval Page – – – – – – – – ii

Declaration – – – – – – – – iii

Dedication – – – – – – – – – iv

Acknowledgement – – – – – – – v

Abstract – – – – – – – – – vi

Table of Contents – – – – – – – vii

CHAPTER ONE – INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background of the Study – – – – –

1.2 Statement of General Problem – – – –