Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6356795 | Marine Pollution Bulletin | 2015 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
This paper reports the impact of oil spills and tar-ball pollution on the coastal ecosystem of Goa. The factors responsible for degrading the marine ecosystem of the Goan coastline are analyzed. Uncontrolled activities were found to degrade the marine and coastal biodiversity, in turn polluting all beaches. This had a direct impact on the Goan economy through a decline in tourism. The government must adopt the necessary control measures to restore Goan beaches and the surrounding coastal areas.
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Authors
Bhagwan N Rekadwad, Chandrahasya N Khobragade,