Increase of Marine Pollution

Description

Marine pollution is a direct consequence of the activity upon the oceans and it is a result of a combination of agricultural and industrial activities which promote the entry of chemicals, industrial and residential garbages and other forms of waste that increase the pressure on fertile ocean areas.

Enablers:

1. Increase of industrial activities in global ports
2. Ships accidents
3. Common practices such as tank washing at sea

Inhibitors:

1. International agreements aligned to reduce marine pollution
2. Limitations on sea operations

Paradigms:

• Before: Preventing Marine pollution is at the costs of business activities

• After: Preventing Marine pollution is an opportunity to improve business activities

Experts:

1. Marine Scientifics

Web Resources:

www.greenpeace.org