Chapter ONE

: Introduction 1.1 Introduction
1.2 Background of Study
1.3 Problem Statement
1.4 Objective of Study
1.5 Limitation of Study
1.6 Scope of Study
1.7 Significance of Study
1.8 Structure of the Thesis
1.9 Definition of Terms

Chapter TWO

: Literature Review 2.1 Overview of Microplastic Pollution
2.2 Sources of Microplastics in Coastal Ecosystems
2.3 Impacts of Microplastic Pollution on Marine Life
2.4 Current Mitigation Strategies for Microplastic Pollution
2.5 Regulations and Policies Addressing Microplastic Pollution
2.6 Studies on Microplastic Pollution in Coastal Ecosystems
2.7 Technologies for Microplastic Detection and Analysis
2.8 Ecological Effects of Microplastic Accumulation
2.9 Social and Economic Implications of Microplastic Pollution
2.10 Gaps in Current Research on Microplastic Pollution

Chapter THREE

: Research Methodology 3.1 Research Design and Approach
3.2 Sampling Strategy and Site Selection
3.3 Data Collection Methods
3.4 Data Analysis Techniques
3.5 Instruments and Tools Used for Data Collection
3.6 Ethical Considerations
3.7 Limitations of the Methodology
3.8 Validation of Research Findings

Chapter FOUR

: Discussion of Findings 4.1 Overview of Research Findings
4.2 Analysis of Microplastic Concentrations in Coastal Ecosystems
4.3 Comparison with Existing Studies
4.4 Identification of Key Microplastic Sources
4.5 Evaluation of Mitigation Strategies
4.6 Implications for Environmental Management
4.7 Recommendations for Future Research
4.8 Discussion on the Significance of Findings

Chapter FIVE

: Conclusion and Summary 5.1 Summary of Findings
5.2 Conclusion
5.3 Contribution to Environmental Science
5.4 Implications for Policy and Practice
5.5 Recommendations for Further Action
5.6 Areas for Future Research