International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL)
The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) is the main international convention covering prevention of pollution of the marine environment by ships from operational or accidental causes.
Vision
The NOAA Marine Debris Program envisions the global ocean and its coasts free from the impacts of marine debris.
The mission of the NOAA Marine Debris Program is to investigate and prevent the adverse impacts of marine debris.
Where to Pick up Ocean Plastic
THE BEST PLACES TO PICK UP OCEAN PLASTIC AREN’T THE BIG GARBAGE PATCHES
Ambitious technologies to rid the oceans of plastic.
Plastic Oceans wants to change the world’s attitude towards plastic within a generation using a a Three-Pillared Approach of Science, Mass Communication and Education
Pollution and the growing volumes of solid and hazardous wastes are major threats to the environments and sustainable development of the Pacific islands and their protected areas. Globalisation is accelerating the transition of Pacific communities towards consumer economies, with increasing urbanisation, migration, and participation in international trade. This is resulting in an escalation in the generation of solid and liquid wastes, and these increase the risk of coastal and marine pollution.