Legal protection of the Persian Gulf 's marine environment Author Mahmoudi S. Journal/Series Marine Policy | Vol. 21(1); 53 - 62; 10 p. Date 1997 Source IUCN (ID: ANA-060052) Publisher | Place of publication Elsevier Science Ltd. | Exeter, UK Language English Subject Sea Keyword Marine pollution International relations/cooperation Geographical area Middle East Abstract The purpose of this paper is to discuss the status of the legal protection of the Persian Gulf's marine environment to elaborate the problems and consider possible solutions. The conclusion is that, as in many other regional marine areas, the problem is not the lack of necessary legal rules, but failure to comply with them. The strengthening of Kuwait Convention's operative organ, ROPME,as well as participation of all coastal states in Marpol 73/78 is urged. Other references Treaty International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) as modified by the Protocol of 1978 (MARPOL 73/78) Treaty | Multilateral | London | Feb 17, 1978 Keyword: Court/tribunal, Enforcement/compliance, International relations/cooperation, Monitoring, Dispute settlement, Certification, Transport/storage, Marine pollution (dumping at sea), Marine pollution (ship-based sources), Maritime zone, Resource/damage valuation, Offences/penalties, Data collection/reporting, Hazardous substances, Survey/mapping, Inspection, Standards, Liability/compensation, Oil pollution, Navigation, Oil Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000112) Treaty Kuwait Regional Convention for Co-operation on the Protection of the Marine Environment from Pollution Treaty | Multilateral | Kuwait City | Apr 24, 1978 Keyword: Data collection/reporting, International relations/cooperation, Marine pollution (land-based sources), EIA, Exploration, Marine pollution, Court/tribunal, Research, Fishery management and conservation, Education, International organization, Management/conservation, Hazardous waste, Marine pollution (ship-based sources), Dispute settlement, Deep sea bed, Early warning system/emergency intervention system, Maritime zone, Liability/compensation, Monitoring, Marine pollution (dumping at sea), Hazardous substances Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000537)