Oil pollution has not been aproblem

Oil pollution has not been a
problem, although occasional spills fromoil tankers
have been recorded and fears of a major spill exist. Although
many efforts have been undertaken to solve the
degradation of marine habitats, problems of habitat
degradation are still an important issue to be addressed.
The problem is agreeing a sustainable management plan
for natural coastal resources conservation and utilization.
Thailand has implemented a program on marine
pollution control during the past three decades. Such
a program includes basically four components i.e.,
1. Baseline and monitoring studies, 2. Water quality
criteria establishment, 3. Identification of sources,
pathways and quantity of pollutants and 4. Pollution
control, abatement, rehabilitation. So far Thailand has
implemented such a program, but certain components
need to be emphasized.