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Maritime Traffic Effects on Biodiversity in the Mediterranean Sea. Volume 1 - Review of Impacts, Priority Areas and Mitigation Measures
… government research purposes; by high power sonar, either military or civilian; by ship traffic; by shoreline and … works; and by a number of other commercial, scientific, military and industrial sources. The most powerful noises … Whale-watching boats Whale watching is a rapidly growing activity that may have an impact on marine mammals at the …
Marine litter legislation: a toolkit for policy makers
… of waste. In the Netherlands, an area of heavy vessel activity, 90 percent of the plastic found on beaches is … reefs. When building an artificial reef, decommissioned military and commercial vessels are often used to create … spent heavy equipment such as army tanks or decommissioned military ships may seem to be an efficient recycling …
Regional Action Plan on Marine Litter Management for the wider Caribbean Region 2014
… of Microplastics as a Health Concern 7 1.3. Sources, Activity Categories and Indicators of Marine Litter 9 2. … health threats plastic particles may pose. 1.3. SOURCES, ACTIVITY CATEGORIES AND INDICATORS OF MARINE LITTER The … subsistence and commercial fishing, boating and shipping, military ships, cruise ships, and oil and gas offshore rigs. …