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Marine and Freshwater

Definition(s)

Any detrimental alteration of the marine environment caused by the intentional or accidental release of dangerous or toxic substances, such as industrial, commercial and urban waste water. (Source: GEMET/ GREMESa) Direct or indirect introduction by humans of substances or energy into the marine environment (including estuaries), resulting in harm to living resources, hazards to human health, hindrances to marine activities including fishing, impairment of the quality of sea water and reduction of amenities. [EEA/ definition source: United Nations. Glossary of environment statistics.]

Hierarchy

Broader: Pollution
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In other languages

French
pollution de la mer
Russian
загрязнение моря
Spanish
contaminación marina
Arabic
تلوث البحر

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Multilateral environment agreements tagged with Marine pollution

You can see below a list of multilateral environment agreements. Use the links on the right to view the content tagged with Marine pollution. This includes official treaty texts, decisions, recommendations, and other related informational documents such as publications, annuals, meetings, documents or reports.
United Nations Environment Assembly

Multimedia

Video- Two Minutes on Oceans with Jim Toomey: Marine Litter

Ocean Acidification

Cold Water Corals

The London Convention

Video- Two Minutes on Oceans with Jim Toomey: Wastewater

Marine Pollution Overview