A Review of Water Quality of Pollution Studies in Tanzania

摘要

The coastal area of Tanzania (Fig. 1) encompasses a number of habitats that include coral reefs, mangroves, seagrass beds, sand banks, wetlands and beaches, among others. In addition to being essential linkages in the ovgerall functioning of the coastal area, these coastal habitats support various resources both living and nonliving. In addition, for generations the coastal area has provided life support to coastal communities where such activities as fisheries and related activities have played an important role in the social and economic development of local communities. In recent years, coastal tourism and mariculture have emerged as being among the most important national economic activities. The well-being of these natural habitats and resources and the various activities taking place within or near coastal waters depend, to a large extent, on good water quality.