Plastic Pollution in the Marine Environment

Publisher | Place of publication

Taylor & Francis | Bristol, PA, USA

Language

English

Field of application

International

Subject

Sea, Waste & hazardous substances

Keyword

Marine pollution Marine mammals Waste disposal

Other references

Treaty

Protocol for the Prevention of Pollution of the Mediterranean Sea by Dumping from Ships and Aircraft

Treaty | Multilateral | Barcelona | Feb 16, 1976

Keyword: Data collection/reporting, International relations/cooperation, Research, Navigation, Transport/storage, Maritime zone, Marine pollution (ship-based sources), Marine pollution, Dispute settlement, Registration, Authorization/permit, Monitoring, Marine pollution (dumping at sea), Hazardous substances

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000542)

Treaty

International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships

Treaty | Multilateral | London | Nov 2, 1973

Keyword: Transport/storage, Marine pollution (dumping at sea), Data collection/reporting, Survey/mapping, Court/tribunal, Monitoring, Oil pollution, Resource/damage valuation, Oil, International relations/cooperation, Navigation, Enforcement/compliance, Dispute settlement, Certification, Inspection, Liability/compensation, Maritime zone, Hazardous substances, Offences/penalties, Standards, Marine pollution (ship-based sources)

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000113)

Treaty

Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and Other Matter

Treaty | Multilateral | London; Mexico City; Moscow; Washington D.C. | Aug 5, 1981

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Biological agents, Marine pollution (dumping at sea), Oil pollution, Toxicity/poisoning, Hazardous waste, International organization, Radioactive waste, Transport/storage, Navigation, Waste disposal, Radioactive pollution, Inspection, Monitoring, Marine pollution

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000420)

Treaty

United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea

Treaty | Multilateral | Montego Bay | Dec 10, 1982

Keyword: Alien species, Inspection, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Management/conservation, Deep sea bed, Islands, Bycatch, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance, Risk assessment/management, Fishing licence fee, Authorization/permit, Fishery management and conservation, Total allowable catch, Marine fisheries, Liability/compensation, Pollution control, Future generations, Marine pollution, Dispute settlement, Monitoring, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Maritime zone, Policy/planning, Marine pollution (dumping at sea), Size, Contract/agreement, Access right, Education, Data collection/reporting, Research, EIA, International organization, Long-range air pollution, Marine mammals, Mining, Business/industry/corporations, High seas, Sovereignty, Marine pollution (land-based sources), Migratory species, Vessel ownership, Court/tribunal, Marine resources management, Jurisdictional competence, Fishing licence, Harbour, Early warning system/emergency intervention system, Fishing gear/fishing method, Navigation, Registration, Continental shelf, Marine pollution (ship-based sources), Exploration, Seasons, International relations/cooperation, Technology transfer, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Sustainable use

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000753)