The James Town coastal community’s coastlines, which were once a refuge for fisherman, are changing quickly.
Plastic bags have become a significant source of pollution in the area, harming marine life and producing filth. The livelihoods of many people in the community are under jeopardy due to the harsh ramifications.
Concerned locals are calling for immediate action due to the increasing amount of plastic pollution along the beachfront and adjacent wetlands.
Awulah Serwah, the group’s national coordinator, declared that the nation should outlaw single-use plastics.
“To begin with, it all begins at home. The local council used to make sure that every home was tidy. Serwah emphasized that education is the first priority and that enforcement is the next.
She suggested that anyone who litter on the beach be fined immediately, and she asked the government and other appropriate authorities to take action.
“You can have receptacles which collect plastic and let people know to put their plastic waste there, but not on the beach.
“Anybody who decides that the beach is a dustbin, fine them. We say there’s unemployment, create employment. Have people who patrol the environment, the beaches, the streets, what have you. People drop litter, you fine them immediately,” she suggested.
“There’s absolutely no excuse to litter,” Serwah said, emphasizing the necessity for people to dispose of their rubbish in containers. She noted that citizens also had a responsibility to maintain the beach.
Local fishermen have also bemoaned the increase of dirt near the shore. They emphasized the serious dangers because many people’s livelihoods are at risk due to pollution.
Arnold Landlord, the president of the Fishermen Association, denied accusations that their organization is to blame for the trash on the beach.
The majority of people believe that the pollution at the beaches is our fault as fishermen. In actuality, we are not to blame for the dirt. The Agbogbloshie residents and the surroundings of the Korle are the source of the pollution. Typically, especially during rainy seasons, they discard their trash into the lagoon, which empties into the ocean.
