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… regional approaches to tackle the global problem of marine debris (litter) RECOGNISING the contribution of IUCN’s Global Marine and Polar Programme, and many IUCN Members, to … regional approaches to tackle the global problem of marine debris (litter) …

… Marine plastic litter and microplastics Basel Convention on … wastes including those ending up in the ocean. Much of the marine litter and microplastics found in the sea may be … major concern as their property of durability makes their debris remain intact for long period of time throughout the …

… Course to the International Legal Framework on Marine Pollution Book: Unit 4 - Dumping of Wastes at Sea … contents 1. Dumping 2. The Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and other Matter … wastes include dredged spoils, building construction debris, sewage sludge and municipal garbage. In international …

… verge, plastic waste forms entire float- ing islands of marine debris; but their precise distribution and impacts are much … US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Marine Debris Program, 2010; www.5gyres.org. South Pacific …

… Baltic seals. Furthermore, thyroid disorders in birds and marine mammals have been detected in those exposed to … are solid materials that fall under the definition of marine litter when emitted to the marine environment. The … particularly from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution. One-third of the world’s urban …