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== Description == | == Description == | ||
Marine pollution is a direct consequence of the activity upon the oceans | 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: == | == Enablers: == | ||
Revision as of 08:43, 18 September 2009
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:
- Increase of industrial activities in global ports
- Ships accidents
- Common practices such as tank washing at sea
Inhibitors:
- International agreements aligned to reduce marine pollution
- 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:
- Marine Scientifics
Web Resources:
www.greenpeace.org