Definition(s)
Contamination of any ecosystem, but usually of freshwater or marine ecosystems, by oil or other petroleum products. (Source: GEMET/ISEP)
Hierarchy
Broader: Ship-based marine pollution
Related concepts from Law and Environment Ontology:
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Strategic Plans:
Target 12.4
In other languages
French
marée noire
Russian
нефтяное загрязнение
Spanish
contaminación de petróleo
Arabic
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Multilateral environment agreements tagged with Oil pollution
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World Heritage Convention | 5 decisions |
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Jeddah Convention | 5 documents |

