Plastic Waste Invasion of Lagos Marine Ecosystem Threatens Fishermen and Seafood Consumers

Head Topics 04 Sep Nigeria

An exploration of how discarded plastic travels from Lagos streets through drainage channels and lagoons into the Atlantic Ocean, entangling fishing nets, polluting coastal waters and contaminating fish consumed by residents. The report traces the journey of plastic waste from urban areas to the sea, revealing how everyday items like bottles, bags and sachets break down into microplastics that end

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