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Utilizing Marine Biotechnology to Address Pollution in the Bay of Bengal, Bangladesh

Bioresearch Communications 2023 1 citation ? Citation count from OpenAlex, updated daily. May differ slightly from the publisher's own count.
Shomaya Akhter, Sheikh Shohag, Md. Abdul Alim, Md Tohidul Islam, Mohammad Nazir Hossain

Summary

This review examines how marine biotechnology — including biodegrading microbes and genetically engineered organisms — could be applied to address plastic waste, oil spills, and chemical pollutants in Bangladesh's Bay of Bengal coastal waters. Biological approaches to marine plastic remediation could complement physical cleanup methods in highly polluted coastal ecosystems.

Addressing marine pollution within Bangladesh's maritime boundaries through biotechnological methods is a vital undertaking in the battle against the environmental issues confronting this coastal nation. By harnessing biotechnology, creative solutions can be crafted to confront the various types of marine pollution, including plastic waste, oil spills, and chemical contaminants, which pose significant threats to the country's precious coastal ecosystems, biodiversity, and fisheries. These strategies employ agents for biodegradation, genetically modified organisms, and advanced filtration techniques to eliminate pollutants from aquatic environments and reinstate ecological equilibrium effectively. By integrating state-of-the-art biotechnological innovations with sustainable management practices, Bangladesh has the potential to safeguard its marine environment and ensure the lasting prosperity of its coastal communities and marine biodiversity. Bioresearch Commu. 10(1): 1432-1441, 2024 (January)

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